*FINELY FINISHED 20 GAUGE PREWAR MERKEL MODEL 301E OVER UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN.

SN 23310. Cal. 20 ga. 28-1/4″ Demi-bloc bbls with matted solid rib are engraved “Gebruder Merkel” “Suhl” and “Suhler Waffenwerk” on breech sections with fine floral engraving. Bbl flats are stamped with 1936 German nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Case hardened double Kerston OU action features automatic safety, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (front articulated). Back of action shows exceptionally fine scalloping. Action is engraved with near full coverage varying sized scroll with small scroll and wiggle borders surrounding superbly rendered large bouquets of flowers on sides and bottom. Flowers also cover bolsters. Makers name and address are on bottom of action. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN on tang. Very finely fiddle figured dense European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over grooved hard rubber buttplate, and features elongated diamond shaped inlet horn drop points and multi point pattern checkering. 13″ Long 3-pc ejector forend has inlet horn tip and Deeley release. Gun has “III” at rear portion of rib on top of action, and rear of forend iron. Bore diameter: top -.630, bottom – .629. Bore restrictions: top – .023 (IMod), bottom – .026 (IMod). Wall thickness: top – .027, bottom – .023. Drop at heel: 3-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-15/16″. Cast about 1/4 off. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain approx 85% what appear to be orig blue, silvering mostly on rib, with some cleaned rust on right rear, pitted. Action retains a considerable amount, perhaps as much as 25% orig case hardening color, strong where protected. Stocks retain essentially all of a very well done oil refinish over some light marks. Checkering expertly cleaned up. Bores are excellent, with a couple of small dings. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. A superb quality small bore prewar Merkel. 52709-2 MGM (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1688

Auction: Firearms - October 2017

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
	1688	$0.00	FINELY FINISHED 20 GAUGE PREWAR MERKEL MODEL 301E OVER UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN. SN 23310. Cal. 20 ga. 28-1/4″ Demi-bloc bbls with matted solid rib are engraved “Gebruder Merkel” “Suhl” and “Suhler Waffenwerk” on breech sections with fine floral engraving. Bbl flats are stamped with 1936 German nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Case hardened double Kerston OU action features automatic safety, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (front articulated). Back of action shows exceptionally fine scalloping. Action is engraved with near full coverage varying sized scroll with small scroll and wiggle borders surrounding superbly rendered large bouquets of flowers on sides and bottom. Flowers also cover bolsters. Makers name and address are on bottom of action. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN on tang. Very finely fiddle figured dense European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over grooved hard rubber buttplate, and features elongated diamond shaped inlet horn drop points and multi point pattern checkering. 13″ Long 3-pc ejector forend has inlet horn tip and Deeley release. Gun has “III” at rear portion of rib on top of action, and rear of forend iron. Bore diameter: top -.630, bottom – .629. Bore restrictions: top – .023 (IMod), bottom – .026 (IMod). Wall thickness: top – .027, bottom – .023. Drop at heel: 3-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-15/16″. Cast about 1/4 off. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain approx 85% what appear to be orig blue, silvering mostly on rib, with some cleaned rust on right rear, pitted. Action retains a considerable amount, perhaps as much as 25% orig case hardening color, strong where protected. Stocks retain essentially all of a very well done oil refinish over some light marks. Checkering expertly cleaned up. Bores are excellent, with a couple of small dings. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. A superb quality small bore prewar Merkel. 52709-2 MGM (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1688 Auction: Firearms - October 2017 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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*FINELY FINISHED 20 GAUGE PREWAR MERKEL MODEL 301E OVER UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN.