*28 GAUGE MERKEL MODEL 201 E GAME GUN.

*28 GAUGE MERKEL MODEL 201 E GAME GUN. SN 175218. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/4″ Demi-bloc bbls with raised matted ventilated rib are stamped “Gebr. Merkel Suhl Made in GDR” on left ejector boss. Bottom bbl is stamped with SN. Date code “786” is on rear. Coin finished scallop-backed Blitz action with double Kirston lock is fitted with non-automatic safety and non-selective single trigger. Action also features reinforcing bolsters and pin type cocking indicators. Action is engraved with medium scroll, and punch borders framing vignettes of dogs and game; male pointer with flushing pheasants on left, and quatro of flushing mallards on right side of action. Nicely streaked and lightly figured dark European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock with 28 LPI standard checkering measures 14-1/2″ over checkered composition buttplate marked “Suhl”. Matching 3-pc ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.545, bottom -.546. Bore restrictions: top -.040, bottom -.025. Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only a few very minor marks in wood. Ventilated rib is dented and detaching. Coin finish of action is slightly darkened from applied oil. 4-42639 MGM265 (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
	1418	$4,025.00	28 GAUGE MERKEL MODEL 201 E GAME GUN. SN 175218. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/4″ Demi-bloc bbls with raised matted ventilated rib are stamped “Gebr. Merkel Suhl Made in GDR” on left ejector boss. Bottom bbl is stamped with SN. Date code “786” is on rear. Coin finished scallop-backed Blitz action with double Kirston lock is fitted with non-automatic safety and non-selective single trigger. Action also features reinforcing bolsters and pin type cocking indicators. Action is engraved with medium scroll, and punch borders framing vignettes of dogs and game; male pointer with flushing pheasants on left, and quatro of flushing mallards on right side of action. Nicely streaked and lightly figured dark European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock with 28 LPI standard checkering measures 14-1/2″ over checkered composition buttplate marked “Suhl”. Matching 3-pc ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.545, bottom -.546. Bore restrictions: top -.040, bottom -.025. Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only a few very minor marks in wood. Ventilated rib is dented and detaching. Coin finish of action is slightly darkened from applied oil. 4-42639 MGM265 (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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