*MERKEL 203E SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

*MERKEL 203E SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 58696. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Demi-block bbls with matted solid rib are engraved “S. J. Carr & Co. Ltd. 28 Sackville Street, London.” on rib. Right bbl bolster is stamped “Merkel”. Bottom of underbarrel is stamped with German nitro proofs with proof date of 7/63 and “Product of England”. Left side of bottom bbl and right side of top bbl are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottom of bbl is stamped with SN, gauge, and “Bohler Stahl”. Coin finished sidelock action features cocking indicators, non-auto safety, reinforcing bolsters, double Kirsten bolt, single selective trigger, and hand detachable V-spring sidelocks with H & H style takedown pin. Action and lockplates are engraved with very well executed and nicely shaded large open flowing scroll. Bottom of action is marked with Suhl blacksmith logo. Nicely marbled and full fiddle-figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over brown leather covered pad. 22 LPI checkering has single line border in combination point and scallop pattern. Silver oval marked with initials “HGC” is on toe line. 3-Pc ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.731, bottom -.731. Bore restrictions: top -.023, bottom -.008. Wall thickness: top -.029, bottom -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-5/8″. Gold ballistic cloth case with stitched leather corners is lined with maroon cloth and contains a pair of snap caps, square oil bottle, black leather case containing rosewood cleaning rod, brush and mop, and Galazan marked action and bbl sleeves. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% orig blue, silvering at muzzles, with some thinning. Action retains nearly all of its French gray coin finish, brightening on bolsters and edges. Trigger guard and top lever are slightly silvered. Stock retains most of an oil finish, with a few minor marks. Tiny repaired 1/4″ crack is in right rear of forend piece where it thins at iron. Bores are excellent. Top bore has very light frosting. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is excellent, near new. 4-38853 MGM54 (4,000-7,000)

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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	1413	$3,540.00	MERKEL 203E SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 58696. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Demi-block bbls with matted solid rib are engraved “S. J. Carr & Co. Ltd. 28 Sackville Street, London.” on rib. Right bbl bolster is stamped “Merkel”. Bottom of underbarrel is stamped with German nitro proofs with proof date of 7/63 and “Product of England”. Left side of bottom bbl and right side of top bbl are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottom of bbl is stamped with SN, gauge, and “Bohler Stahl”. Coin finished sidelock action features cocking indicators, non-auto safety, reinforcing bolsters, double Kirsten bolt, single selective trigger, and hand detachable V-spring sidelocks with H & H style takedown pin. Action and lockplates are engraved with very well executed and nicely shaded large open flowing scroll. Bottom of action is marked with Suhl blacksmith logo. Nicely marbled and full fiddle-figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over brown leather covered pad. 22 LPI checkering has single line border in combination point and scallop pattern. Silver oval marked with initials “HGC” is on toe line. 3-Pc ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.731, bottom -.731. Bore restrictions: top -.023, bottom -.008. Wall thickness: top -.029, bottom -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-5/8″. Gold ballistic cloth case with stitched leather corners is lined with maroon cloth and contains a pair of snap caps, square oil bottle, black leather case containing rosewood cleaning rod, brush and mop, and Galazan marked action and bbl sleeves. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% orig blue, silvering at muzzles, with some thinning. Action retains nearly all of its French gray coin finish, brightening on bolsters and edges. Trigger guard and top lever are slightly silvered. Stock retains most of an oil finish, with a few minor marks. Tiny repaired 1/4″ crack is in right rear of forend piece where it thins at iron. Bores are excellent. Top bore has very light frosting. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is excellent, near new. 4-38853 MGM54 (4,000-7,000) 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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