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Lot #3338

Lot 3337: Merkel Gebruder 280el Shotgun 28

R.W. Signed and Engraved Merkel Model 280 EL Grade Side by Side 28 Gauge Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2015

Lot 3337: Merkel Gebruder 280el Shotgun 28

R.W. Signed and Engraved Merkel Model 280 EL Grade Side by Side 28 Gauge Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2015

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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R.W. Signed and Engraved Merkel Model 280 EL Grade Side by Side 28 Gauge Shotgun

Manufacturer: Merkel Gebruder
Model: 280el
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 28
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 898
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 131
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

This shotgun has a white bead front sight, a steel mid bead sight, is choked improved cylinder/improved modified and has 2 3/4 inch chambers with lengthened forcing cones and ejectors. The top of the rib is marked "No. 44 of 100" and the coin finished receiver is extensively covered in game scenes and floral scroll engraving. Mounted on a Luxury grade multi-point checkered Turkish walnut splinter forearm and straight grip stock with Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. Length of pull is 13 3/8 inches.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, 99% plus original blue finish with only the slightest marks. The coin finished receiver has a few small areas of surface oxidation. The stock is very good as shortened with a recoil pad added and only a few light scratches.



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