*MERKEL MODEL 140/2.1 BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE AND BOX.

*MERKEL MODEL 140/2.1 BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE AND BOX. SN A470164. Cal..470 Nitro express. 23-1/2″ Shoe lump barrels have low one piece wide matted rib deeply swamped at center to form quarter rib and front sight ramp. One standing, one folding U-notch rear sight is dovetailed through front portion of quarter rib. Silver sourdough front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into ramp. “Safari .470 N.E.” is engraved in milled out portion at rear of rib. Importers and makers names are stamped on side of left bbl, and “Krupp Stahl” on right. Bbl flats are stamped with caliber, German proofs, and SN. Coin finished scroll-backed boxlock action features non-automatic safety (“S” stamped), Greener crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, side clips, reinforcing bolsters, and pin cocking indicators. Action is engraved with shaded open scroll and punched scroll borders, as background to semi relief engraved African game scenes depicting prowling lion on left and elephant on right. Dark dense European walnut buttstock is somewhat marbled, and measures 14-1/4″ over composition Merkel-marked buttplate. Stock features classic right hand cheekpiece, composition grip cap, and 20 LPI checkering with line borders. Sling loop is fitted. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-15/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 10 lbs. 10 oz, LOP 14-1/4″. Fine quality Emmebi leather case has stitched leather corners, is lined with dark green cloth with stitched in leather Merkel label, and has makers medallion in lid. Rifle also comes with orig box. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing a few light scratches and marks on buttstock. Bores are excellent. Action tight. Case is excellent. Box is fine. 4-42054 MGM137 (7,000-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	1122	$8,050.00	MERKEL MODEL 140/2.1 BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE AND BOX. SN A470164. Cal..470 Nitro express. 23-1/2″ Shoe lump barrels have low one piece wide matted rib deeply swamped at center to form quarter rib and front sight ramp. One standing, one folding U-notch rear sight is dovetailed through front portion of quarter rib. Silver sourdough front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into ramp. “Safari .470 N.E.” is engraved in milled out portion at rear of rib. Importers and makers names are stamped on side of left bbl, and “Krupp Stahl” on right. Bbl flats are stamped with caliber, German proofs, and SN. Coin finished scroll-backed boxlock action features non-automatic safety (“S” stamped), Greener crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, side clips, reinforcing bolsters, and pin cocking indicators. Action is engraved with shaded open scroll and punched scroll borders, as background to semi relief engraved African game scenes depicting prowling lion on left and elephant on right. Dark dense European walnut buttstock is somewhat marbled, and measures 14-1/4″ over composition Merkel-marked buttplate. Stock features classic right hand cheekpiece, composition grip cap, and 20 LPI checkering with line borders. Sling loop is fitted. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-15/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 10 lbs. 10 oz, LOP 14-1/4″. Fine quality Emmebi leather case has stitched leather corners, is lined with dark green cloth with stitched in leather Merkel label, and has makers medallion in lid. Rifle also comes with orig box. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing a few light scratches and marks on buttstock. Bores are excellent. Action tight. Case is excellent. Box is fine. 4-42054 MGM137 (7,000-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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