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Merkel 2001 EL 20 Gauge – KILLER WOOD!!, 99%, CASE, BOX, AWESOME, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101314947 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: 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:
General Specs: Merkel, 1998, 20 Gauge, 6lbs 8z, Chokes IC/M, LOP 14 1/8", DAH 2 9/16", DAC 1 3/8"
Serial Number: 20117
Merkel shotguns from Suhl Germany demonstrate the famous German engineering, with strength and function always foremost in the design. The 2001 EL is a graceful, lightweight game gun utilizing the Greener Crossbolt top fastener to give incredible strength and durability to this handsome OVER/UNDER shotgun. The 2001EL is still being made today, with each action scaled to the gauge, milled from a solid billet of steel, and then each part hand-fit by an Old-World master gunmaker. This model 2001EL was built in 1998 by Merkel with Luxus wood, hand engraved and signed by Werner Hoffman showing deep chiseled game scenes, and special attention to the smallest details. Not all Merkel 2001EL guns were created equal, as most have moderately figured wood. TAKE A LOOK AT THESE PHOTOS AND TAKE NOTICE OF THE DARK, FULL EXHIBITION TURKISH WALNUT THAT THIS GUN WAS ADORNED WITH. Somebody either got lucky or knew someone in the factory, as this is the best wood you will ever see on a Merkel 2001EL. Gun folks all love gorgeous wood and there is a great deal of value added to a gun with exhibition wood and a great deal of pleasure owning the gun as well. Also note in the photos that the gun has a coating of dried oil on the action. We wanted to get the gun up for sale as it is THE SEASON FOR BUYING UPLAND BIRD GUNS, so we did not service the gun before the photos. We are presently stripping the receiver and forend iron to the smallest part, ULTRASONIC cleaning all, inspecting each part for function and integrity, then properly lubricating and reassembling, making this a VFI CERTIFIED GUN with a 90-day mechanical warranty. The action and engraving will be clean and retains 99% plus factory original finish. The barrels retain over 99% factory blue, as does the trigger guard. The gun is still tight as new on the hinge pin and has barely been shot. This gun comes with the original leather case, shipping box, and all the paperwork. The gun is in near new condition with only a couple of handling marks. You can buy a new Merkel 2001EL for about $12,000 in today’s world, and that is without the Maker’s case and with moderately figured wood. This one can be had at a fraction of retail cost. With its 26 ¾” IC/M fixed chokes, she weighs 6 1/2lbs. and balances dead on the hinge pin. This is a dynamic handling shotgun for your upland hunts or sporting clays. Priced to sell and destined to give you enjoyment for generations, it would be hard to find a better modern-day over/under gun value. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26 3/4"
Chokes: .007/.017 IC/M
Bores: Mirror
Bore Diameter: .629/.629
Wall Thickness: .036/.037
% Blue: 99% factory
Chambers: 3"
Ribs: Solid - tight
Sights: single brass
Action
Action: tight
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors - excellent
Case Color: coin finish 99%
Screws: perfect
Engraving: deep relief hand engraved; signed Werner Hoffman
Trigger Type: single select
Trigger Guard Color: 99% factory
Stock
Type: Capped pistol Grip/ 3 piece forend
LOP: 14 1/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 7/8"
DAH: 2 9/16"
DAC: 1 3/8"
Cast: 1/8" Off - Heel
Checkering Condition: perfect
Butt Treatment: factory plate
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine firearm. 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!
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost)
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
Call to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! 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.
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