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Category - Merkel Shotguns - Shotguns - German Double

Category
Merkel Shotguns
Shotguns - German Double

Gebruder Merkel --- Model 303-E Hand-Detachable Sidelock Ejector --- 12 Gauge, 2 3/4" Chambers

Description:
30" O/U matted-vent-rib barrels choked improved cylinder & extra full with removeable sling swivel. 15 1/8" pull from articulated front trigger to checkered walnut buttplate. 1 3/8" - 2 1/4" drop. 1/4" cast off. Fully figured European walnut stocks with Deeley-release ventilated three-piece field forend, capped pistol grip with "Shelhamer" chinstrap, and beaded pancake cheekpiece. Full coverage Arabesque scroll engraved action with double Purdey underbites and double Kersten locks, concealed-release sidelocks, manual top tang safety, and cocking indicators. Weight: 7lbs, 15 3/4oz.     Built 1964. 99%+blue. Tight, and with excellent bores. In later Merkel-labeled leather-trimmed canvas-covered trunk case with leather-trimmed suede overcase.

Price: $9,450.00

Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Merkel
Model: 303-E Hand Detachable Sidelock Ejector
Serial Number: 60317
Barrel Length: 30
Chambers: 2 3/4
Ejectors: Yes
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrels: Over & Under
Action: Hand Detachable Sidelock Ejector with double Purdey underbites and double Kersten locks
Triggers: Double; Front articulated
Stock: Fully figured European Walnut
Stock Comb: 1 3/8
Stock Heel: 2 1/4
Stock Cast: 1/4" Cast off
Fore End: 3-Piece, field
Butt Pad: Checkered walnut buttplate
LOP: 15 1/8
Rib: Matted, vent rib
Finish: Action French Gray
Weight: 7lbs, 15 3/4oz
Manufacture Date: 1964
Chokes: Improved cylinder & Extra full
Engraving: Full coverage Arabesque scroll
Case: Later, Merkel-labeled, leather-trimmed, canvas-covered, trunk case with leather-trimmed suede overcase.
Item Location: Livingston, Montana
Proof:Nitro: Yes