*MERKEL MODEL 280 EL DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN.

*MERKEL MODEL 280 EL DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 ga. Beautiful box lock double with 28” bbls, choked FULL/MOD with concave matted rib, single brass bead. It has double lump with double bite and Greener crossbolt. The boxlock receiver has the trademark Merkel double scallop with coin finish and beautiful deep engraving. The left side has two hares in a woodland scene and two pheasants on the right side in a woodland scene surrounded with arabesque scrolls and arabesque patterns on the floor plate and trigger guard. The engraving extends about 1” over the chambers. Engraver signed “BL”. It is fitted with ejectors and double triggers. It has very nicely figured French walnut wood with splinter forearm and straight stock, 14-1/4” over a black plastic buttplate. Accompanied by an original green, pebble-grain leather covered trunk case with maroon leather trim and green velour lining, containing the original owner’s manual and papers. One of the papers is the specification sheet, which indicates manufactured in December 2002. Also accompanies is its original cardboard box and shipping sleeve. SN 384928. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new. Retains virtually all its original factory finish to both metal and wood with a few minor handling and storage marks. The case is equally new. 4-50011 JR396 (3,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2003

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
	1013	$3,737.00	MERKEL MODEL 280 EL DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 ga. Beautiful box lock double with 28” bbls, choked FULL/MOD with concave matted rib, single brass bead. It has double lump with double bite and Greener crossbolt. The boxlock receiver has the trademark Merkel double scallop with coin finish and beautiful deep engraving. The left side has two hares in a woodland scene and two pheasants on the right side in a woodland scene surrounded with arabesque scrolls and arabesque patterns on the floor plate and trigger guard. The engraving extends about 1” over the chambers. Engraver signed “BL”. It is fitted with ejectors and double triggers. It has very nicely figured French walnut wood with splinter forearm and straight stock, 14-1/4” over a black plastic buttplate. Accompanied by an original green, pebble-grain leather covered trunk case with maroon leather trim and green velour lining, containing the original owner’s manual and papers. One of the papers is the specification sheet, which indicates manufactured in December 2002. Also accompanies is its original cardboard box and shipping sleeve. SN 384928. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new. Retains virtually all its original factory finish to both metal and wood with a few minor handling and storage marks. The case is equally new. 4-50011 JR396 (3,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2003 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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