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Merkel 303E 12 Gauge – 1973, 99% FACTORY CONDITION, SST, STUNNING!, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101346637 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Merkel Shotguns - Shotguns - German
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, Year 1973, 12 Gauge, 7lbs 9oz, Chokes CYL/M, LOP 14" rear trigger, DAH 2 5/8", DAC 1 9/16"
Serial Number: 78573
Merkel over/under shotguns have been dominating the European market since 1924. Of the various grades offered by this famed manufacturer, the 303E was second from the top in features and the amount of engraving, with full sidelock action, hand-detachable locks with the fastener hidden on the right sideplate, Kirsten cross-bolts, double underlug bites and bolts, double barrel lugs protruding through the action bottom to eliminate lateral movement of the barrels, beautifully figured European walnut stocks finely checkered, horn grip cap and butt plate, three piece slender forend wood, cheek piece on the buttstock, and this one has a superior single selective trigger. This gun, sn78573 built in 1973, is in perfect mechanical condition with super-strong ejectors, the trigger is crisp and operates to perfection, the barrels are tight on the hinge pin and breech face like a new gun. This gun has barely been fired and shows no signs of wear anywhere. The deeply chiseled engraving is profuse and fully covers the action, showing fine foliate and scroll engraving surrounding encapsulating game scenes. The barrels at the breech are adorned with very finely cut open scroll engraving, as is the trigger guard. The hand-detachable locks are easily removed by lifting the hidden fastener and once off the fully jeweled surfaces of the locks glimmer like precious stones. The inletting in the beautifully figured wood is done to perfection without a flaw or split anywhere. The wood-to-metal fit is superb and masterfully done. This is the very BEST GUN that you will find in the way of beauty and workmanship. The modern Bohler Steel barrels are of the highest quality and able to handle any of the modern factory loads, including premium steel or other hard non-toxic shot as the premium non-toxic loads have full shot cups to protect the barrels and the chokes are just under modified in constriction. The 26” barrels are choked Cylinder and just less than Modifed…the perfect upland chokes for hunting behind dogs. Put some RST spreader loads in the top barrel and you have an incredible grouse gun. The stock dimensions are modern and will fit most. We can install a fine leather covered pad for those who may need a longer LOP. Keep in mind the 14 1/8” LOP is measured from the rear trigger position. This gun weighs 7 1/2lbs. and balances dead on the hinge pin and handles like a much lighter gun. She is amazing in looks and dynamics. There are few of these guns to be found and one in this condition is usually priced at well over $10,000. We have priced this gun to sell, so please don’t hesitate to call and make this your best Christmas gift ever! Thanks for looking.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26"
Chokes: .000/.017 cyl/m
Bores: perfect mirror
Bore Diameter: .729/.729
Wall Thickness: .032/.031
% Blue: 99% factory
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: vent rib - tight
Sights: Ivory front
Action
Action: tight center; full sidelock
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors - excellent
Case Color: french grey 99%
Screws: perfect
Engraving: full coverage scroll and game scene
Trigger Type: single select
Trigger Guard Color: 75% blue
Stock
Type: Capped pistol grip/3 piece slender forend; cheek piece
LOP: 14" rear trigger
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 3/4"
DAH: 2 5/8"
DAC: 1 9/16"
Cast: 1/4"off Heel/3/8" Off Toe
Checkering Condition: excellent 28lpi
Butt Treatment: horn butt plate and grip cap
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 $95.00 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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