Manufactured in 2007. Blued Krupp-Stahl barrels with single brass bead sight on the matted, concave solid rib, marked "147EL 20 Ga" on the right barrel, 3 inch chambers with ejectors, and choke constrictions of .008/.017 inches. The scalloped, sideclipped boxlock action features a trio of pheasant on the left and a pair of hares on the right all surrounded by floral scroll engraving, double triggers, bushed firing pins, and an automatic tang mounted safety. The toplever is silver inlaid with "EL". The action is signed on the left side with a "GL" for Merkel Master Engraver Gerhard Liebscher. Highly figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and Deeley latch release and straight grip stock with Merkel buttplate. Includes the original factory box with end labels listing many of the features. Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 1 oz.

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes, minimal handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the forend and stock. The box is very fine with only the slightest storage wear. Mechanically excellent.