*MERKEL 201E OVER-UNDER LIGHT GAME GUN.

*MERKEL 201E OVER-UNDER LIGHT GAME GUN. SN 36572. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with matted solid rib are engraved “Gebruder Merkel Suhl” and “GERMANY” on either side of breech portion. Bottom bbl is stamped with 1952 Suhl nitro proofs, SN, and steel information. Coin finished Blitz cyma curve-backed action features double Kerston lock, side mounted pin type cocking indicators, and single selective trigger. Action is engraved with scrolled thistle leaves as background for game scenes on either side; a fox approaching trio of pheasants on left; and with three ducks settling into marsh on right. Bottom of action marked “Gebruder Merkel Suhl” in central device, is flanked by more thistle leaves scrolling into thistle flowers. Nicely figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered hard rubber buttplate. Well cut point pattern checkering has double line border. Matching 3-pc ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.625, bottom -.626. Bore restrictions: top -.018, bottom -.010. Wall thickness: top -.040, bottom -.036. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 1/2 oz, LOP 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain most of an old re-black over some light pitting, fairly deep at breech end. Action has been re-coin finished, and is frosty. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig oil finish, grain slightly raised and dry, comb taken down a bit, checkering slightly worn. Bores are bright and shiny with some frosting in top bbl, which should clean. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Single trigger works. 4-41554 MGM94 (3,000-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2453	$3,162.50	MERKEL 201E OVER-UNDER LIGHT GAME GUN. SN 36572. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with matted solid rib are engraved “Gebruder Merkel Suhl” and “GERMANY” on either side of breech portion. Bottom bbl is stamped with 1952 Suhl nitro proofs, SN, and steel information. Coin finished Blitz cyma curve-backed action features double Kerston lock, side mounted pin type cocking indicators, and single selective trigger. Action is engraved with scrolled thistle leaves as background for game scenes on either side; a fox approaching trio of pheasants on left; and with three ducks settling into marsh on right. Bottom of action marked “Gebruder Merkel Suhl” in central device, is flanked by more thistle leaves scrolling into thistle flowers. Nicely figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered hard rubber buttplate. Well cut point pattern checkering has double line border. Matching 3-pc ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.625, bottom -.626. Bore restrictions: top -.018, bottom -.010. Wall thickness: top -.040, bottom -.036. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 1/2 oz, LOP 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain most of an old re-black over some light pitting, fairly deep at breech end. Action has been re-coin finished, and is frosty. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig oil finish, grain slightly raised and dry, comb taken down a bit, checkering slightly worn. Bores are bright and shiny with some frosting in top bbl, which should clean. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Single trigger works. 4-41554 MGM94 (3,000-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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