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Lot #3397
Lot #3399

Lot 3398: Engraved Merkel Sidelock 28 Gauge Side by Side Shotgun

Factory Engraved Gebruder Merkel Side Lock 28 Gauge Side by Side Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 7, 2020

Lot 3398: Engraved Merkel Sidelock 28 Gauge Side by Side Shotgun

Factory Engraved Gebruder Merkel Side Lock 28 Gauge Side by Side Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 7, 2020

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved Gebruder Merkel Side Lock 28 Gauge Side by Side Shotgun

Manufacturer: Merkel Gebruder
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 28
Barrel: 26 3/4 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2176
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 176
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Single bead sight on the matte rib barrels with chambers marked and measured at 2 3/4 inches, automatic ejectors, standard German proofs on the flats, third fastener, and modified/improved modified chokes. Coin gray finished receiver and side locks with bushed firing pins, side clips, standard proofs, lined cocking indicators, dual triggers, automatic sliding tang safety, and fine scroll engraving surrounding game scenes on the locks of an eagle hunting ducks on the right, and a dog flushing pheasants on the left. Attractively figured, checkered walnut straight grip stock and forearm with engraved fittings, and serrated Merkel buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .540/.540; minimum wall thickness .032/.031; choke constriction .008/.017; drop at comb 1 7/16 inches; drop at heel 2 7/16 inches; length of pull 14 1/2 inches.

Rating Definition:

Very good with 98% original blue finish on the barrels, some small handling marks, and pin point spotting. The receiver and locks have 75% original coin gray finish with areas of brown/red discoloration, visible oxidation, and some surface pitting. The wood is excellent with attractive dark figure, sharp checkering, and some small scattered dings. Mechanically excellent.



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