*MERKEL 447 SL WITH CASE.

*MERKEL 447 SL WITH CASE. SN 481768. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Shoe lump bbls with wide concave matted rib are stamped with Merkel U. S. A. and German Merkel information on left bbl, and with grade and gauge on right. 2″ Triangles of scroll engraving are at breeches. Bbl flats are stamped with German proofs for 3″ chambers. Coin finished sidelock action features automatic safety, Greener crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is fully engraved with well cut open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights. This custom engraving is by Gerhart Richter whose signature appears in scrolled riband at bottom of left lock. Blued trigger guard and top lever are engraved to match. Specially selected, smoky watermarked and stump figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Merkel composition ribbed buttplate. 18 LPI point pattern checkering has line border. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.625, right -.625. Bore restrictions: left -.012, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. Emmebi green canvas case with stitched leather corners is lined with green cloth, and contains 3-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod, with assorted brushes and mops, pair of snap caps, and square oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Metal is nearly flawless. Wood has three or 4 very minor marks. Mechanically excellent as well. Ejectors are in time. 4-42524 MGM231 (6,500-8,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	1408	$7,475.00	MERKEL 447 SL WITH CASE. SN 481768. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Shoe lump bbls with wide concave matted rib are stamped with Merkel U. S. A. and German Merkel information on left bbl, and with grade and gauge on right. 2″ Triangles of scroll engraving are at breeches. Bbl flats are stamped with German proofs for 3″ chambers. Coin finished sidelock action features automatic safety, Greener crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is fully engraved with well cut open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights. This custom engraving is by Gerhart Richter whose signature appears in scrolled riband at bottom of left lock. Blued trigger guard and top lever are engraved to match. Specially selected, smoky watermarked and stump figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Merkel composition ribbed buttplate. 18 LPI point pattern checkering has line border. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.625, right -.625. Bore restrictions: left -.012, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. Emmebi green canvas case with stitched leather corners is lined with green cloth, and contains 3-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod, with assorted brushes and mops, pair of snap caps, and square oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Metal is nearly flawless. Wood has three or 4 very minor marks. Mechanically excellent as well. Ejectors are in time. 4-42524 MGM231 (6,500-8,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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