*MERKEL MODEL 280 EL WITH CASE.

*MERKEL MODEL 280 EL WITH CASE. SN 88475. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Shoe lump bbls with matted game rib, are etched with importers name (G. S. I. Inc.), “Gebr. Merkel Suhl” and “Made in Germany” on left side of left bbl, and grade and caliber on right bbl. Coin finished scallop-backed boxlock action features automatic safety, non-selective single trigger, and bushed strikers. Action is engraved with shaded scroll outlining game scenes; trio of quail on left side, and pair of woodcock on right. Blued trigger guard and top lever have matching scroll. Initials “EL” are inlaid in silver on top lever. Beautifully marbled and flame figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Merkel ribbed composition buttplate. 20 LPI point pattern checkering has line border. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.550, right -.550. Bore restrictions: left -.025, right -.010. Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.042. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Green canvas case has leather corners, is lined with green felt, and contains square pewter oil bottle, pair of snap caps, 3-pc cocobolo and brass cleaning rod with brushes and mop. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing a few light scratches in wood of forend, and some minor dimples on comb of buttstock. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case and accessories are excellent. 4-42523 MGM155 (4,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1409	$4,312.50	MERKEL MODEL 280 EL WITH CASE. SN 88475. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Shoe lump bbls with matted game rib, are etched with importers name (G. S. I. Inc.), “Gebr. Merkel Suhl” and “Made in Germany” on left side of left bbl, and grade and caliber on right bbl. Coin finished scallop-backed boxlock action features automatic safety, non-selective single trigger, and bushed strikers. Action is engraved with shaded scroll outlining game scenes; trio of quail on left side, and pair of woodcock on right. Blued trigger guard and top lever have matching scroll. Initials “EL” are inlaid in silver on top lever. Beautifully marbled and flame figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Merkel ribbed composition buttplate. 20 LPI point pattern checkering has line border. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.550, right -.550. Bore restrictions: left -.025, right -.010. Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.042. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Green canvas case has leather corners, is lined with green felt, and contains square pewter oil bottle, pair of snap caps, 3-pc cocobolo and brass cleaning rod with brushes and mop. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing a few light scratches in wood of forend, and some minor dimples on comb of buttstock. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case and accessories are excellent. 4-42523 MGM155 (4,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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