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Lot #3397

Lot 3396: Engraved Gebruder Merkel 20 Gauge Sidelock Side by Side Shotgun

Factory Engraved Gebruder Merkel 20 Gauge Side Lock Side by Side Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 7, 2020

Lot 3396: Engraved Gebruder Merkel 20 Gauge Sidelock Side by Side Shotgun

Factory Engraved Gebruder Merkel 20 Gauge Side Lock Side by Side Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 7, 2020

Estimated Price: $3,250 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved Gebruder Merkel 20 Gauge Side Lock Side by Side Shotgun

Manufacturer: Merkel Gebruder
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 26 3/4 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1774
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 176
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Blued "SPECIAL-GEWEHRLAUFSTAHL" marked barrels with single white bead sight on the concave matte rib, chambers marked and measured at 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors, standard East German proofs on the flats, "1284" proof date, improved modified/full chokes, and "WOODCOCK HILL BENTON, PA" marking on the underside of the rib. Coin finished receiver and lock plates with side clips, cross bolt third fastener, dual triggers, and tang mounted manual safety. The receiver and locks have fine scroll engraving with fine line shading. Attractively figured, checkered walnut straight grip stock and forearm with engraved fittings, and checkered bare butt. Barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .621/.621; choke constriction .026/.035; minimum wall thickness .029/.030; drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 2 1/2 inches; length of pull 14 1/4 inches.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 97% original blue finish, some light edge and muzzle wear, and small traces of very light spotting. The receiver and locks have a thin coating of protective varnish that is beginning to yellow. The wood is also excellent with attractive figure, sharp checkering, and some small dings. Mechanically excellent.



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