*◊ VERY RARE MERKEL LUFTWAFFE OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN.

*◊ VERY RARE MERKEL LUFTWAFFE OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN. SN 26925. Cal. 12 ga 27″ Demi-bloc bbls with solid, matted rib are unmarked where visible, except for Luftwaffe eagle stamped on right ejector boss. Rear of bbls are both stamped with 11/40 German proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottom of bottom bbl is marked with “G M” Merkel logo, “Bohler Stahl”, and with SN. Rear lump has Merkel logo on left side, and Luftwaffe Waffenamt “L2″ is on bottom. Un-engraved, scallop-backed, double Kersten locking action, O/U action features non-automatic safety and double triggers. Merkel logo is on breechface. Nicely figured, dense, European walnut round knob, pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over ribbed composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with line border is at grip. A sling loop is on toe-line. Right side of stock is deeply stamped with Luftwaffe eagle. Matching one piece forend with Deeley release is marked “Gebr. Merkel” and “Suhl” along with Merkel logo and SN on inside of iron. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.040 (Extra Full), bottom -.032 (Full). Wall thickness: top-.050, bottom -.048. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain Kemost of their orig blue, thinned overall, silvered at muzzles and along rib, with a number of heavy and light scratches and marks. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, where protected, mostly silver to gray brown. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, with numerous light marks and scratches, along with a few heavier compressions. Buttstock is cracked on left side, and loose on action (needing repair before use). Luftwaffe eagle is strong, slightly softened. Bores are good. Bottom bbl is somewhat pitted. Action is tight. A very fine example of this extremely scarce variant issued for training of gunners to give appropriate lead when firing against aerial moving targets using both shot and tracer/shot ammunition. 4-53104 MGM318 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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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	3163	$9,775.00	◊ VERY RARE MERKEL LUFTWAFFE OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN. SN 26925. Cal. 12 ga 27″ Demi-bloc bbls with solid, matted rib are unmarked where visible, except for Luftwaffe eagle stamped on right ejector boss. Rear of bbls are both stamped with 11/40 German proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottom of bottom bbl is marked with “G M” Merkel logo, “Bohler Stahl”, and with SN. Rear lump has Merkel logo on left side, and Luftwaffe Waffenamt “L2″ is on bottom. Un-engraved, scallop-backed, double Kersten locking action, O/U action features non-automatic safety and double triggers. Merkel logo is on breechface. Nicely figured, dense, European walnut round knob, pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over ribbed composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with line border is at grip. A sling loop is on toe-line. Right side of stock is deeply stamped with Luftwaffe eagle. Matching one piece forend with Deeley release is marked “Gebr. Merkel” and “Suhl” along with Merkel logo and SN on inside of iron. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.040 (Extra Full), bottom -.032 (Full). Wall thickness: top-.050, bottom -.048. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain Kemost of their orig blue, thinned overall, silvered at muzzles and along rib, with a number of heavy and light scratches and marks. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, where protected, mostly silver to gray brown. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, with numerous light marks and scratches, along with a few heavier compressions. Buttstock is cracked on left side, and loose on action (needing repair before use). Luftwaffe eagle is strong, slightly softened. Bores are good. Bottom bbl is somewhat pitted. Action is tight. A very fine example of this extremely scarce variant issued for training of gunners to give appropriate lead when firing against aerial moving targets using both shot and tracer/shot ammunition. 4-53104 MGM318 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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