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MERKEL 203 SIDELOCK O/U 12 GAUGE HAND-DETACHABLE LOCKS, BOHLER STEEL 28” BARRELS
Guns International #: 100859425 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Merkel Shotguns - Shotguns - German Double
Seller's Information
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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: 190
Total Number of Listings: 5162
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 203 SIDELOCK O/U 12 GAUGE
HAND-DETACHABLE LOCKS, BOHLER STEEL 28” BARRELS
General Specs: Merkel, Year 1966, 12 Gauge, 6lbs 13oz, O&U
Serial Number: 65148
Gerbruder Merkel of Suhl Germany is an incredible gun maker. They make all manner of fine guns that run the gamut from entry level side by side guns to more elaborate, fully engraved sidelock ejector over under guns like the one being reviewed here. Built in 1966, this gun remains in near new condition and is in excellent mechanical condition. The ejectors are strong and well timed, the single selective trigger functions flawlessly, and the 28” Bohler Steel barrels are without flaw and equipped with Briley 6 thin wall screw-in chokes that range from .005 constriction to .030 constriction in 5 thousandths increments, or SK, IC, LM, M, IM, F for extreme versatility. Weighing a very light 6lbs. 13oz. and balanced perfectly 1/8” in front of the hinge pin, this gun is lively and would be an amazing field gun for your favorite upland birds, or as a fast handling gun for the clay target sports shooting from a down gun. The butt stock is nicely figured with good shooting dimensions and the 3 piece forearm fits nicely in hand. We have priced this gun to sell, and it is ready to give the new owner another 5 decades of flawless use. Thanks for looking at our inventory!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 28" Bohler Steel
Chokes: Briley thin wll .005; .010; .015; .020; .025; .030
Bores: perfect mirror
Bore Diameter: .730 both
Wall Thickness: .026/.030
% Blue: 99%
Chambers: 3"
Ribs: vent rib, tight
Sights: silver mid and front
Action
Action: tight
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, timed
Case Color: french grey
Screws: perfect
Engraving: 100% coverage bank note scroll
Trigger Type: single selective trigger, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 99% factory blue
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/3 piece forend/ european walnut
LOP: 14 3/16"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 7/16"
DAH: 2 1/2"
DAC: 1 9/16"
Cast: 1/4" off
Checkering Condition: superb 28 lines per inch
Butt Treatment: leather covered pad
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. 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!
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 $65.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email or call us directly, at #616-292-6240. Thanks! Jay Shachter, Vintage Firearms, Inc
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes