*FINE WAR TIME PRODUCTION MERKEL SIDE-PLATED BLITZ ACTION OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 27762. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28-3/8″ Demi-bloc bbls with solid, matted rib, are engraved “Gebruder Merkel Suhl” on left side of breech section, and “Suhler Waffenwerk” on right. This area is also embellished with open, shaded, scrolled thistles. Bottom bbl is stamped with “943” date mark and German nitro proofs, as well as SN, gauge, and “BOHLER STAHL”. Merkel logo is on bottom of bbl and left side of rear lump. An eagle over “M” proof with initials “L K.” is stamped on the left side of top bbl. A sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Coin finished, double Kersten action features non-automatic safety (S engraved), reinforcing bolsters, pin type cocking indicators on sides and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with nicely cut and shaded scrolled thistles and leaves. This theme is repeated on bolsters, except in high relief. On sideplates these thistles surround game scenes carved in high relief with well detailed backgrounds; a setter flushes a pheasant while another two escape on ground on left side. Right side depicts scene of ducks taking off and landing at waters edge, as a pair of grazing does look on. Bottom of action is engraved “Suhler Waffenwerk Gebruder Merkel Suhl” in arched riband. Blued top lever and trigger guard continue the thistle theme. SN is at grip. Darkly marbled European walnut full horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered horn buttplate with Merkel logo toward bottom. Stock also features well cut point pattern checkering with line border, and classic shadow line right hand cheekpiece. A sling loop matching that on bbl, is on toe line. Matching 3-pc ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.057 (Extra full), bottom -.050 (Extra full). Minimum wall thickness: top-.028, bottom -.032. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Tan leather case with brass corners and plated brass sliding lock, is lined in green felt, and has black leather A & F label in lid. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few minor marks in all finishes, wood and metal. Coin finish of action is somewhat darkened from accumulated oil. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger will not articulate due to hardened oil. Relatively new case is excellent, with some rubs and scuffs. An exceptional, high condition, highly embellished Merkel. 4-51580 MGM183 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3424

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
	3424	$8,912.50	FINE WAR TIME PRODUCTION MERKEL SIDE-PLATED BLITZ ACTION OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 27762. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28-3/8″ Demi-bloc bbls with solid, matted rib, are engraved “Gebruder Merkel Suhl” on left side of breech section, and “Suhler Waffenwerk” on right. This area is also embellished with open, shaded, scrolled thistles. Bottom bbl is stamped with “943” date mark and German nitro proofs, as well as SN, gauge, and “BOHLER STAHL”. Merkel logo is on bottom of bbl and left side of rear lump. An eagle over “M” proof with initials “L K.” is stamped on the left side of top bbl. A sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Coin finished, double Kersten action features non-automatic safety (S engraved), reinforcing bolsters, pin type cocking indicators on sides and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with nicely cut and shaded scrolled thistles and leaves. This theme is repeated on bolsters, except in high relief. On sideplates these thistles surround game scenes carved in high relief with well detailed backgrounds; a setter flushes a pheasant while another two escape on ground on left side. Right side depicts scene of ducks taking off and landing at waters edge, as a pair of grazing does look on. Bottom of action is engraved “Suhler Waffenwerk Gebruder Merkel Suhl” in arched riband. Blued top lever and trigger guard continue the thistle theme. SN is at grip. Darkly marbled European walnut full horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered horn buttplate with Merkel logo toward bottom. Stock also features well cut point pattern checkering with line border, and classic shadow line right hand cheekpiece. A sling loop matching that on bbl, is on toe line. Matching 3-pc ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.057 (Extra full), bottom -.050 (Extra full). Minimum wall thickness: top-.028, bottom -.032. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Tan leather case with brass corners and plated brass sliding lock, is lined in green felt, and has black leather A & F label in lid. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few minor marks in all finishes, wood and metal. Coin finish of action is somewhat darkened from accumulated oil. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger will not articulate due to hardened oil. Relatively new case is excellent, with some rubs and scuffs. An exceptional, high condition, highly embellished Merkel. 4-51580 MGM183 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3424 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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*FINE WAR TIME PRODUCTION MERKEL SIDE-PLATED BLITZ ACTION OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE.