*MERKEL MODEL 303 SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER OVER-UNDER THREE BARREL SET WITH CASE.

SN 46496. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″, 29″ and 30″ Bbls differ not only in length, but degree of choke, with 28″ bbls being open, 29″ bbls being IC and mod, and 30″ being full and full. All bbl sets are of demi-bloc construction, and have matted, ventilated ribs with two ivory beads. Breech areas are engraved with deep, shaded, open scroll and marked “Gebruder Merkel Suhl” on left sides, and “W. Glaser – Waffen, Zurich” (retailer) on right sides. Bottom bbls are stamped with 1957 German nitro proofs, SNs and “BOHLER ANTINIT”. All three bbls share one forend. Coin finished, double Kersten, hand detachable sidelock OU action features non-automatic safety (S engraved), reinforcing bolsters, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and single selective trigger. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage well cut, open, shaded scroll. “Gebruder Merkel Suhl” is in arched riband on bottom. Lockplates have more of this fine scroll surrounding game scenes; a Labrador retrieving mallard in foreground while five of his compatriots take flight over a marsh, on left. An eagle stooping upon a pair of flushing pheasants is on right. Camouflaged lock detaching pin cover is on right side. Well streaked European walnut full engraved steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching bottom piece of 3-pc forends is fitted with ejectors and has Deeley type release. 28″ Bbls: Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.002 (Flare), bottom -.006 (Flare). Minimum wall thickness: top-.032, bottom -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. 29″ Bbls: Bore diameter: top -.729, bottom -.729. Bore restrictions: top -.017 (Mod), bottom -.008 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: top-.028, bottom -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. 30″ Bbls: Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top -.027 (Full), bottom -.027 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: top-.048, bottom -.040. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Tan oak and leather case with plated brass corners and hardware, is lined in green felt, with compartments for action and all three sets of bbls. Case contains a round plated oil bottle and a pair of snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. 28″ Bbls retain nearly all of a factory quality re-blue over some light pitting. Other bbls have nearly all of what appears to be their orig blue with some light marks. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish, and has been lacquered. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil finish, with a number of light scratches and marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. Case leather has been re-polished over a number of scuffs and marks, with a few subsequent marks. Interior cloth is excellent. Action area has been re-blocked and covered with different colored felt. 4-51577 MGM185 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3422

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	3422	$11,500.00	MERKEL MODEL 303 SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER OVER-UNDER THREE BARREL SET WITH CASE. SN 46496. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″, 29″ and 30″ Bbls differ not only in length, but degree of choke, with 28″ bbls being open, 29″ bbls being IC and mod, and 30″ being full and full. All bbl sets are of demi-bloc construction, and have matted, ventilated ribs with two ivory beads. Breech areas are engraved with deep, shaded, open scroll and marked “Gebruder Merkel Suhl” on left sides, and “W. Glaser – Waffen, Zurich” (retailer) on right sides. Bottom bbls are stamped with 1957 German nitro proofs, SNs and “BOHLER ANTINIT”. All three bbls share one forend. Coin finished, double Kersten, hand detachable sidelock OU action features non-automatic safety (S engraved), reinforcing bolsters, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and single selective trigger. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage well cut, open, shaded scroll. “Gebruder Merkel Suhl” is in arched riband on bottom. Lockplates have more of this fine scroll surrounding game scenes; a Labrador retrieving mallard in foreground while five of his compatriots take flight over a marsh, on left. An eagle stooping upon a pair of flushing pheasants is on right. Camouflaged lock detaching pin cover is on right side. Well streaked European walnut full engraved steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching bottom piece of 3-pc forends is fitted with ejectors and has Deeley type release. 28″ Bbls: Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.002 (Flare), bottom -.006 (Flare). Minimum wall thickness: top-.032, bottom -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. 29″ Bbls: Bore diameter: top -.729, bottom -.729. Bore restrictions: top -.017 (Mod), bottom -.008 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: top-.028, bottom -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. 30″ Bbls: Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top -.027 (Full), bottom -.027 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: top-.048, bottom -.040. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Tan oak and leather case with plated brass corners and hardware, is lined in green felt, with compartments for action and all three sets of bbls. Case contains a round plated oil bottle and a pair of snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. 28″ Bbls retain nearly all of a factory quality re-blue over some light pitting. Other bbls have nearly all of what appears to be their orig blue with some light marks. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish, and has been lacquered. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil finish, with a number of light scratches and marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. Case leather has been re-polished over a number of scuffs and marks, with a few subsequent marks. Interior cloth is excellent. Action area has been re-blocked and covered with different colored felt. 4-51577 MGM185 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3422 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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*MERKEL MODEL 303 SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER OVER-UNDER THREE BARREL SET WITH CASE.