*20 GAUGE MERKEL MODEL 147 SL WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 780408. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 27″ Shoe lump bbls with raised, matted, concave rib are marked “SPECIAL – GEWEHRLAUFSTAHL” and with makers name along with “MADE IN GDR” on tops. Bbl flats are marked with 1982 nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. Coin finished sidelock action features automatic safety, Greener type crossbolt third fastener, side clips, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with sprays of large shaded scroll. Trigger plate is marked with Suhl logo. Lockplates are semi-relief engraved with vignettes of dogs and game; a setter points a trio of fleeing quail in meadow on left, and a quattro of mallards erupt from marsh on right. Nicely marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over composition checkered buttplate. Point pattern checkering with line border is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.625, right -.622. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (Full), right -.012 (Mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun comes with its orig red, green, black, and yellow box with end label for this particular gun. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with evidence of very little firing, and only a few minuscule marks on wood and finishes. Mechanically crisp. Box is excellent. Tape marks on end label. 4-51273 MGM54 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2301

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2301	$5,175.00	20 GAUGE MERKEL MODEL 147 SL WITH ORIGINAL BOX. SN 780408. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 27″ Shoe lump bbls with raised, matted, concave rib are marked “SPECIAL – GEWEHRLAUFSTAHL” and with makers name along with “MADE IN GDR” on tops. Bbl flats are marked with 1982 nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. Coin finished sidelock action features automatic safety, Greener type crossbolt third fastener, side clips, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with sprays of large shaded scroll. Trigger plate is marked with Suhl logo. Lockplates are semi-relief engraved with vignettes of dogs and game; a setter points a trio of fleeing quail in meadow on left, and a quattro of mallards erupt from marsh on right. Nicely marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over composition checkered buttplate. Point pattern checkering with line border is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.625, right -.622. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (Full), right -.012 (Mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun comes with its orig red, green, black, and yellow box with end label for this particular gun. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with evidence of very little firing, and only a few minuscule marks on wood and finishes. Mechanically crisp. Box is excellent. Tape marks on end label. 4-51273 MGM54 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2301 Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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*20 GAUGE MERKEL MODEL 147 SL WITH ORIGINAL BOX.