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*MERKEL 303 ET DELUXE HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER OVER-UNDER HEAVY GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 0020. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Demi-block bbls have raised matted ventilated rib with breech area exhibiting finely cut open shaded scroll engraving, and are also marked with model. Bottom bbl is stamped with SN, proofs, and “Spezial Laufstahl Weichlot”. Left side of rear lump is engraved “Seilz”. Double Kirston hand-detachable sidelock action features reinforcing bolsters, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated selective single trigger. Steel trigger guard and top lever are blued. Coin finished action and sideplates exhibit full coverage of cleanly cut semi-relief open flowing shaded scroll. “GEBR. MERKEL” is in riband on bottom of action. Relatively plain slab-sawn European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over brown “Old English” pad. Horn grip cap has large inset gold oval which has scroll engraving framing intertwined initials “CS”. 26 LPI point pattern checkering has double line borders. 3-Pc long ventilated forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.715, bottom -.715. Bore restrictions: top -.024, bottom -.037. Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.042. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. Dark brown leather case has brass hardware and stitched leather corners, and stitched leather medallion on lid marked “Outre”. Interior is lined with maroon cloth, and contains a pair of snap caps. Hinged compartment contains case straps. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new. Nearly flawless, with only a few marks on breechface and sides of hook, from assembly and dis-assembly. Case is excellent, near new. 4-42226 MGM4 (13,000-16,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011
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