Merkel Model 47E 20 Ga.
Guns International #: 100472409 Seller's Inventory #: 4290966
Category: Merkel Shotguns - Shotguns - German Double
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Seller: Cabelas East Hartford
Company: Bass Pro - Cabela's
Member Since: 11/1/07
State: Connecticut
Country: United States
Phone: (860) 290-6210
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
A product of the Cold War era, this Merkel 47E carries the East German proof marks from Suhl on the barrel flats as well as the "Outstanding Quality" mark on the left side of the barrel lug above the serial number. This gun was proofed in June of 1971 as evidenced by the three-digit (671) proofhouse date mark and there are no importer marks to be found. The right barrel is marked "SPECIAL - GEWEHRLAUFSTAHL" (gun barrel steel) and the left "GEBR. MERKEL SUHL" (Merkel brothers, Suhl) with a second line reading: "Made in GDR" (German Democratic Republic, or East Germany). The action is a scalloped boxlock with cocking indicators, Greener crossbolt and Deeley forend release. The lower rib is drilled and tapped (plug screws installed) for a front sling attachment and there is a screw plug in the buttstock for the rear swivel. Well over forty years have passed since this gun was built in the former East Germany and the action is as tight as the day it was made. All outward appearences suggust that this gun was used very little, and it remains in as close to "As New" condition as could reasonably be expected.
SOLD
Manufacturer: June 1971
Caliber Info: 20 Gauge
Chambers: 2-3/4" - Ejectors
Metal Condition: Deeply blued barrels appear as new with no visible sign of wear. Receiver case colors are prominent with no evidence of wear or damage.
Wood Condition: A very few miniscule handling impressions dot the stock and forend, but one must really scrutinize the surfaces to detect them.
Bore Condition: Bright bores.
Barrels: 26-3/4" with solid concave rib
Triggers: Double triggers
Stock: Straight-grip, checkered walnut
Stock Dimensions:
LOP: 14-1/2", DAC: 1-3/8", DAH: 2-3/8
Fore End: Checkered walnut with Deeley release
Butt Pad: Maker's checkered black composition buttplate
Weight: 6-1/2 lbs.
Sights: Single brass bead
Chokes: Fixed Chokes - Improved Cylinder / Improved Cylinder
Extras: None.
Item Location: East Hartford, CT