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Lot #3404
Lot #3406

Lot 3405: Engraved Gebruder Merkel Double Barrel Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2017

Lot 3405: Engraved Gebruder Merkel Double Barrel Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2017

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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Engraved Gebruder Merkel Double Barrel Shotgun with Case

Manufacturer: Merkel Gebruder
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1937
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 160
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Single bead sight, standard barrel markings and German proofs on the flats, 3 inch chambers with ejectors, and improved cylinder/improved cylinder chokes. Game bird scene engraved receiver with quail on the right and ducks on the left surrounded by decorative floral scroll. Dual triggers, cocking indicators, and automatic thumb safety. With a checkered forearm and buttstock and checkered plastic buttplate. Stock barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .734/.734 inch; minimum wall thickness .026/.026 inch; drop at comb 1 5/8 inches; drop at heel 2 5/8 inches; length of pull 14 1/2 inches. With Merkel takedown case, two snap caps, and cloth case cover.

Rating Definition:

Very good. 99% original blue finish remains on the barrels with some light handling marks. The receiver has excellent gray cold finish with sharp engraving and the trigger guard has two distinct shades of blue visible. The wood is excellent with crisp checkering, and a few scattered dings. Mechanically excellent.



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