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Lot 1473: Gebruder Merkel Hand Detachable Sidelock O/U Combination Gun

Factory Game Scene Engraved Gebruder Merkel Hand Detachable Sidelock Over/Under Combination Gun with Zeiss Scope

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2023

Lot 1473: Gebruder Merkel Hand Detachable Sidelock O/U Combination Gun

Factory Game Scene Engraved Gebruder Merkel Hand Detachable Sidelock Over/Under Combination Gun with Zeiss Scope

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2023

Estimated Price: $14,000 - $22,500
Price Realized:

Factory Game Scene Engraved Gebruder Merkel Hand Detachable Sidelock Over/Under Combination Gun with Zeiss Scope

Manufacturer: Merkel Gebruder
Model: Combination
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12/7x65R
Barrel: 25 5/8 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 527
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 400
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Blued steel barrels with beaded blade front sight, flip-up rear sight, and German claw mounts holding a Zeiss Diavari-ZM 1.5-6x42 T* scope on the matted solid rib. The barrels show attractive scrollwork surrounding the upper breech, import mark under the forend, and 1990 dated German proofs. The shotgun barrel has a chamber proved at 70mm (2 3/4 inches) and a choke constriction of .040 inches. The coin finished bolstered, hand detachable sidelock action displays a pair of highly detailed and attractive relief game scenes surrounded by leafy scrollwork. The left sideplate shows a roaring red stag with his harem of three hinds in a mountain side forest and the right has four chamois running across rocky terrain. The gun features double triggers, cocking indicators on the lockplates, and a tang mounted manual safety switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered three-piece forend with engraved fittings, including the Deeley latch release, and pistol grip stock with raised cheekpiece and black grip cap and buttplate. Length of pull 14 5/16 inches. Weight 9 lbs. 12 oz. with scope.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish, 95% plus original coin finish with some loss on the upper tang, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The scope optics are sharp. Mechanically excellent.



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