*MERKEL 303E SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER GAME GUN.

Revised: 9/19/2013

Correction: Gun is a 203E, not a 303E. It has a double underlug, not a double underbite as a 303E has. The engraving quality is, however , the type you might find on a 303.

*MERKEL 303E SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER GAME GUN. SN 47189. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This fine, top of the line, Suhl made gun has 28″ demi-bloc bbls mounted with nicely matted ventilated rib, marked “Gebruder Merkel” and “Suhl” on left ejector boss. Bottom bbl is stamped with East German nitro proofs, with a proof date of February 1958, along with steel information and SN. Coin finished OU action features automatic safety, double Kersten locking bolt, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, reinforcing bolsters, H & H style lock detaching pin, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with well cut, attenuated, large, shaded scroll with some floral highlights. Bottom is marked “Gebruder Merkel Suhl”. Sidelocks are decorated with nicely detailed scenes of birds and dog; a trio of ducks erupt from woodland marsh (one hapless member being stooped upon by large hawk or eagle) on right lockplate; with trio of flushing woodcock being pointed by setter in open scrub land on left. Steel trigger guard is scroll engraved to match action. Well figured, and lightly streaked, dense European walnut long capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features dainty shadow line right hand cheekpiece, sunburst horn grip cap, and point pattern checkering at grip with broad flat mullered borders. Matching three piece ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.729, bottom -.727. Bore restrictions: top -.028 (Imod), bottom -.010 (IC). Wall thickness: top-.033, bottom -.030. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all its orig finish on wood and metal, with only one or two faint marks in bbl blue. Coin finish slightly toned pleasingly, giving dramatic accent to engraving. Stock has a number of minor marks, one fairly heavy on left side near toe. Checkering darkened, but with little wear. A very fine and unusual Merkel. 4-48315 MGM24 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1305	$8,625.00	Revised: 9/19/2013 Correction: Gun is a 203E, not a 303E. It has a double underlug, not a double underbite as a 303E has. The engraving quality is, however , the type you might find on a 303. MERKEL 303E SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER GAME GUN. SN 47189. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This fine, top of the line, Suhl made gun has 28″ demi-bloc bbls mounted with nicely matted ventilated rib, marked “Gebruder Merkel” and “Suhl” on left ejector boss. Bottom bbl is stamped with East German nitro proofs, with a proof date of February 1958, along with steel information and SN. Coin finished OU action features automatic safety, double Kersten locking bolt, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, reinforcing bolsters, H & H style lock detaching pin, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with well cut, attenuated, large, shaded scroll with some floral highlights. Bottom is marked “Gebruder Merkel Suhl”. Sidelocks are decorated with nicely detailed scenes of birds and dog; a trio of ducks erupt from woodland marsh (one hapless member being stooped upon by large hawk or eagle) on right lockplate; with trio of flushing woodcock being pointed by setter in open scrub land on left. Steel trigger guard is scroll engraved to match action. Well figured, and lightly streaked, dense European walnut long capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features dainty shadow line right hand cheekpiece, sunburst horn grip cap, and point pattern checkering at grip with broad flat mullered borders. Matching three piece ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.729, bottom -.727. Bore restrictions: top -.028 (Imod), bottom -.010 (IC). Wall thickness: top-.033, bottom -.030. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all its orig finish on wood and metal, with only one or two faint marks in bbl blue. Coin finish slightly toned pleasingly, giving dramatic accent to engraving. Stock has a number of minor marks, one fairly heavy on left side near toe. Checkering darkened, but with little wear. A very fine and unusual Merkel. 4-48315 MGM24 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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