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Lot 3505: Factory Game Scene Engraved Gebruder Merkel Drilling

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 28, 2022

Lot 3505: Factory Game Scene Engraved Gebruder Merkel Drilling

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 28, 2022

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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Factory Game Scene Engraved Gebruder Merkel Drilling

Manufacturer: Merkel Gebruder
Model: Drilling
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12/6.5 X 57R
Barrel: 24 7/8 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1608
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 296
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Blued Special Gewehr Laufstahl barrels with beaded blade front and flip up rear sights on the matted solid rib which also hosts a set of German style claw scope mounts, 1983 dated German proofs, dual bands of engraving at the upper breeches, choke constrictions of .035/.043 inches, and 2 3/4 inch shotgun chambers with extractors. The coin finished action displays a running roe buck on the left and a pair of mallards in flight on the right with balance showing scroll and geometric patterns. The gun features double triggers, cocking indicators, a Greener style safety, and tang mounted selector. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with black grip cap, shadowline cheekpiece, and brown rubber recoil pad. Length of pull 13 13/16 inches. Weight 7 lbs 12 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retaining 90% plus original blue finish with the majority of loss near the muzzles, 95% original coin with some areas of brown patina, some oxidation towards the muzzles, some very scattered minor handling evidence, and overall crisp stock and forend checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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