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Lot 312: Pair of Engraved Gebruder Merkel Model 303EL Shotguns

Consecutively Serial Numbered Cased Pair of Factory Game Scene Gebruder Merkel Model 303EL Sidelock Over/Under Ejector Shotguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 13, 2022

Lot 312: Pair of Engraved Gebruder Merkel Model 303EL Shotguns

Consecutively Serial Numbered Cased Pair of Factory Game Scene Gebruder Merkel Model 303EL Sidelock Over/Under Ejector Shotguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 13, 2022

Estimated Price: $12,000 - $18,000
Price Realized:
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A) Gebruder Merkel Model 303EL Shotgun

Manufacturer: Merkel Gebruder
Model: 303el
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/grey
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1517
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 227
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Blued steel barrels with single brass bead sight on the flat matted solid rib which are marked with a gold inlaid "1" and "2" respectively, attractive floral scroll engraving around the breech sections, 2006 dated German proofs, front sling swivels, import marks under the forends, and 76 mm chambers. Both guns have grey finished hand detachable sidelock actions displaying beautiful floral scroll engraving surrounding highly detailed game scenes on either lockplate and "GEBR. MERKEL SUHL" in a banner on the underside. The "A" gun shows a setter flushing a pheasant and a pair of hares in a wooded scene on the left, and the right has a hawk swooping down on four mallards in a marsh scene, while the "B" gun has a pointer flushing a trio of pheasants in a wooded scene on the left and a fox startling up four mallards on the right. The scroll engraving continues onto the toplevers, tangs, and the triggerguards which are marked with a gold "1" and "2" respectively. The guns feature single selective triggers and tang mounted manual safety switches. Both are mounted with beautifully figured, multi-point checkered three-piece forends with engraved fittings, including the Deeley latch releases, and pistol grip stocks with black polymer grip caps, blank gold inscription ovals, and leather covered recoil pads. Included is a leather trimmed double gun takedown case containing four nickel snap caps. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at 18.7 mm (.736 inches) and measured .730/.729 inches; choke constriction .017/.032 inches; minimum wall thickness .034/.036 inches; 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 5/8 inch drop at heel; 15 1/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs 7 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and grey finishes, limited handling evidence, a few tiny handling marks on the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is excellent with minor wear. Mechanically excellent.



B) Gebruder Merkel Model 303EL Shotgun

Manufacturer: Merkel Gebruder
Model: 303el
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/grey
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1517
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 227
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

As described in "A". Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at 18.7 mm (.736 inches) and measured .730/.729 inches; choke constriction .016/.031 inches; minimum wall thickness .035/.036 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 9/16 inch drop at heel; 15 1/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs 9 oz. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and grey finishes with limited handling evidence, a few tiny handling marks in the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.



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