*MERKEL MODEL 303 EL LUXUS HAND DETACHABLE SIDELOCK HEAVY GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

*MERKEL MODEL 303 EL LUXUS HAND DETACHABLE SIDELOCK HEAVY GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 38235. Cal. 20 Ga. 30″ Barrels with narrow matted ventilated ribs are engraved “Merkel Brothers” on left side bolsters. Breech area of bottom bbls have German nitro proofs, with proof date of 11/ 53, and “Innen Hartverchromt”. Bottom of bottom bbls are stamped with SN “20” and “Special Laufstahl” and “Weichlot”. Bbl nos “1” and “2” are stamped on loop. Coin finished full detachable sidelock (with removable hidden takedown pin) double Kersten action features non-automatic safety, and single selective trigger, with selector on right side of trigger plate. Action and lockplates are engraved with full coverage of finely executed open shaded scroll. “Merkel Brothers” is engraved on bottom of action. Blued trigger guard has matching scroll on bow and tang. Very nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over ribbed wood butt with engraved and checkered heel and toe plates. There is a silver oval with engraved monogram “JLR” at toe. Large diameter grip has 28 LPI point pattern checkering with line border. 13″ Long matching 3-pc forend has Deeley release. Top pieces are attached to bbl with 4 screws, each set into horn escutcheons. Barrel set “1”: Bore diameter: top -.617, bottom -.617. Bore restrictions: top -.012, bottom -.008. Wall thickness: top -.063, bottom -.065. Barrel set “2”: Bore diameter: top -.617, bottom -.619. Bore restrictions: top -.000, bottom -.001. Wall thickness: top -.064, bottom -.063. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz, LOP 1-1/8″. Double Leg o’ Mutton type leather case has embossed decoration on exterior, and is lined with green cloth. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain virtually all of their original black with marks on lumps from assembly. Action retains all of its coin finish. Trigger guard and top lever are silvering slightly. Stocks retain virtually all of their original finish with numerous light marks and nicks from handling and use. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Bores are excellent with no visible imperfections. Case is fine. Handles and straps are good. 4-38469 MGM120 (12,500-17,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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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	1162	$0.00	MERKEL MODEL 303 EL LUXUS HAND DETACHABLE SIDELOCK HEAVY GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 38235. Cal. 20 Ga. 30″ Barrels with narrow matted ventilated ribs are engraved “Merkel Brothers” on left side bolsters. Breech area of bottom bbls have German nitro proofs, with proof date of 11/ 53, and “Innen Hartverchromt”. Bottom of bottom bbls are stamped with SN “20” and “Special Laufstahl” and “Weichlot”. Bbl nos “1” and “2” are stamped on loop. Coin finished full detachable sidelock (with removable hidden takedown pin) double Kersten action features non-automatic safety, and single selective trigger, with selector on right side of trigger plate. Action and lockplates are engraved with full coverage of finely executed open shaded scroll. “Merkel Brothers” is engraved on bottom of action. Blued trigger guard has matching scroll on bow and tang. Very nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over ribbed wood butt with engraved and checkered heel and toe plates. There is a silver oval with engraved monogram “JLR” at toe. Large diameter grip has 28 LPI point pattern checkering with line border. 13″ Long matching 3-pc forend has Deeley release. Top pieces are attached to bbl with 4 screws, each set into horn escutcheons. Barrel set “1”: Bore diameter: top -.617, bottom -.617. Bore restrictions: top -.012, bottom -.008. Wall thickness: top -.063, bottom -.065. Barrel set “2”: Bore diameter: top -.617, bottom -.619. Bore restrictions: top -.000, bottom -.001. Wall thickness: top -.064, bottom -.063. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz, LOP 1-1/8″. Double Leg o’ Mutton type leather case has embossed decoration on exterior, and is lined with green cloth. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain virtually all of their original black with marks on lumps from assembly. Action retains all of its coin finish. Trigger guard and top lever are silvering slightly. Stocks retain virtually all of their original finish with numerous light marks and nicks from handling and use. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Bores are excellent with no visible imperfections. Case is fine. Handles and straps are good. 4-38469 MGM120 (12,500-17,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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