Abesser & Merkel Full Side Lock Pigeon Excelsior Grade SUHL NICE
Guns International #: 100556658 Seller's Inventory #: Merkel1
Category: Merkel Shotguns - Shotguns - German Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: Ironmen Arms
Company: Ironmen Arms & Antiques
Member Since: 5/23/13
First Name: Jared
Last Name: Valeski
State: Pennsylvania
Zip: 17820
Country: United States
Phone: (570) 356-6126
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Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 123
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Payment Types Accepted: Cashier's check, Money order, Personal check Credit Cards add 3%
About Us: We are an FFL Dealer with a brick and mortar store located in Central Pennsylvania. Satisfaction is always guaranteed.
Description:
Go to: ironmenarms . c o m for additional pictures. Offered is an outstanding Pre War Abesser & Merkel 12 gauge, ejector full side lock over under live bird shotgun. Serial number 22200. Made in Germany in the 1920's, this high grade and extensively engraved shotgun remains in EXCELLENT original condition. Features include NO SAFETY, Factory single selective trigger, 32 inch barrels choked full and extra full with a double beaded ventilated rib. The full coverage engraving is finely detailed with much of the original case coloring remaining. The original barrel and trigger guard blue are also excellent as are the bores. The wood is highly figured with fine original sharp checkering. There are ebony drop points, a scalloped horn grip cap and original recoil pad with horn spacer. Excellent screws all around with only the screws in upper forend showing signs of removal at one time. The shotgun is tight and mechanically in great shape. Length of pull is 14 1/4 inches from the rear position single trigger over the original pad. Drop at comb is 1 1/2 inches and drop at heel is 1 3/4 inches. Chambers are 2 3/4. and weight is 8 pounds 10 ounces. This is a true piece of gunmaker's art and has many factory features that are not normally seen on a Pre-war German over unders.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes