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639
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$5,750.00
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*HIGH GRADE HAND DETACHABLE SIDE LOCK MERKEL OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. SN 27737. Cal. 12 ga. 28-1/2″ “BOHLER SPECIAL STEEL” bbl with solid rib, single ivory sighting bead. 2-3/4″ chambers,FULL/FULL CHOKES, ejectors and articulated dbl triggers. Receiver is engraved in outstanding foliate arebesque scroll with shaded backgrounds. Across bottom engraved “SUHLER WAFFENWERK GREBRUDER MERKEL, SUHL”. This fine over/under has thumb lever for hand detachable fully functioning sidelocks with cocking indicators. BBLS are date coded 544. BBL is also mounted with 3/4″ sling swivel. Mounted in nicely figured walnut with checkered 3-pc forend. Checkered pistol grip with black horn grip cap, left side oval cheek piece 14-1/4″ to serrated horn butt plate with GM logo and 3/4″ swivel mounted in toe line 4-1/2″ from butt plate. Probably a Grade 304E. Bore diameter:top-.725, bottom -.726. Bore restrictions: top -.054, bottom -.053. Wall thickness: top -NA, bottom -NA. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″ . Drop at comb:1-3/8″ . Weight:6 lbs. 15 oz. CONDITION: Extremely Fine. BBLS retain 98-99% of their fine original blue with just some minor muzzle wear and a couple of light handling marks. The greyed receiver is sharp and crisp with just a faint darkening in the carrying area on bottom of receiver. The stocks are sound with just a couple of minor handling nicks and dings and a small chip at the toe in both the plate and stock. Checkering is sharp. Mechanics are crisp and bores are bright and shiny. This gun shows very little use. 4-32171 BDT135 (8,000-12,000)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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. |