Merkel 303 EL Over & Under 20 Gauge Shotgun Guns International #: 100469458 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Merkel Shotguns - Shotguns - German Double Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc. Member Since: 5/19/07 First Name: jay Last Name: shachter State: Michigan Zip: 49546 Country: United States Phone: (616) 292-6240 Phone2: (616) 608-4337 Fax: (616) 608-4701 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 174 Total Number of Listings: 5134 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 3 days Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.) Description: Merkel 303 EL Over & Under 20 Gauge Shotgun HAND DETACHABLE SIDELOCK, CIRCA 1951 General Specs: Merkel Gerbruder, Year 1951, 20 Gauge, 6lbs 7oz, Over Under Serial Number: 34295 Most here in America consider the German made guns overbuilt with a somewhat clunky feel in hand. There is little doubt that the Suhl made guns were also the most precisely fit and finished. The gun in my hand does not fit the "clunky" description, weighing a svelte 6lbs. 7oz. and balanced dynamically between the hands, this is a bird hunter's dream gun. A top of the line German made Gebruder Merkel 303EL, with true hand detachable side lock action, highly polished internal parts, side plates perfectly inletted to the wood and frame, with a most desirable 3 piece forearm that is slender and perfect in hand, rebated frame to house the head of the butt stock, the best of the single selective triggers by Miller, perfect 28lpi checkering, double underbite locking bolts AND the Kirsten cross bolt, cocking indicators, all in a mechanically perfect package. There are few Merkel 303EL guns available, and this is the only one in 20 gauge we see presently for sale. Built in 1951 and still in great shape, this is a bargain in the way of a fine over/under and a solid investment that you can enjoy while it grows in value. Barrels Barrel Length: 26" Chokes: IC/IM .008/.032 Bores: excellent Bore Diameter: .631/.633 Wall Thickness: .024 both % Blue: 99% Chambers: 3" Ribs: solid top tight Sights: double silver Action Action: tight, centered Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong timed perfect Case Color: traces Screws: excellent Engraving: oak leaf and game scene full coverage Trigger Type: Miller single selective trigger, crisp Trigger Guard Color: 97% Stock Type: capped pistol grip/ slender forend LOP: 14 3/8" LOP To End Of Wood: 13 11/16" DAH: 2 3/4" DAC: 1 9/16" Cast: 0 Checkering Condition: excellent 28 lines per inch Butt Treatment: leather covered Other There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking! JOIN US for The Orvis Game Fair and Country Sporting Weekend at the Sandanona Shooting Grounds in Millbrook, NY on September 20 & 21, 2014! Following that, JOIN US for The 18th Annual Vintage Cup World Side-by-Side Gun & Rifle Championships & Fine Gun Exhibition at the Dover Furnace Shooting Grounds in Dover Plains, NY on September 25-28, 2014! We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received. Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only Shipping & Insurance: Ground $140.00 We ship internationally! Item Condition: Used Requires FFL?: Yes Other If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email or call us directly. Thanks! Vintage Firearms, Inc SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes |