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Lot #3366

Lot 3365: Merkel Over/Under Rifle in Rare 30-40 Krag

Exceptional Factory Engraved Merkel Over/Under Rifle in Rare 30-40 Krag Caliber

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2018

Lot 3365: Merkel Over/Under Rifle in Rare 30-40 Krag

Exceptional Factory Engraved Merkel Over/Under Rifle in Rare 30-40 Krag Caliber

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2018

Estimated Price: $16,000 - $22,500

Exceptional Factory Engraved Merkel Over/Under Rifle in Rare 30-40 Krag Caliber

Manufacturer: Merkel Gebruder
Model: Over/Under
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30-40 Krag
Barrel: 26 inch quarter rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1289
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 154
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Beautifully engraved with floral scroll on the side plates, receiver, break lever, trigger guard, forearm hardware, front sight ramp, rear sides of the barrel, and detachable peep sight. The initials "RWC" are on the trigger guard. The front stepped ramp sight has a quick change bead. There is a folding leaf rear sight with a gold highlight marked "100 YDS." on the quarter rib along with claw mounts and in the butt trap is a rear claw mountable peep sight. The bottom of the lower barrel is marked with matching serial number 22247 over "30-40" followed by "BOHLER/*/ANTINIT" over 'WEICHLOT". There are cocking indicators on each side plate, single non-selectable trigger, tang mounted safety with "S" highlighted in gold, and ejectors. The highly figured Circassian walnut checkered pistol grip stock has a raised cheekpiece, sling stud and checkered steel buttplate with trapdoor. The three-piece checkered walnut forearm has an ebony tip. Length of pull is 14 1/8 inches.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, with 99% period refinished blue finish with refinished filled dovetail visible on the barrel rib forward of the rear claw mount scope base, a few light scattered marks, high edge wear, and the front sight insert absent from the dovetail. 90% case colors with wear on the bottom of the receiver, high edges and top tang. Wood is also excellent with a few light marks overall. Mechanically excellent.



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