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Merkel 400E 16 Gauge – RARE, 99%, 1943 PROOFS, 6LBS., 2 TRIGGERS, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101772822 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: 175
Total Number of Listings: 5135
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 1943, 16 Gauge, 6lbs, Chokes F/F, LOP 14 11/16", DAH 2 3/8", DAC 1 9/16"
Serial Number: 27370
What an amazing find we have here! This gun is nearly unfired, with 99% FACTORY CASE COLOR, BARREL BLUE, AND WOOD FINISH. Proof marked with Nazi era 1943 proof marks, the gun is still tight as new on hinge pin and breech face. In the world of Merkels, the Model 400E is almost never seen, especially in 99% + factory original condition. The Model 400E differs from the Model 200E only in that the back of the action is not fully scalloped. The 400E was an entry level gun for Merkel in 1943, but today the Merkel collector would be hard pressed to ever find one for his/her collection. The pre-war era Merkel over/under is a precisely made, finely balanced upland gun, this one weighing just 6lbs. and balanced perfectly on the hinge pin. For the true upland doublegun enthusiasts, this gun is set up with the very-hard-to-find double triggers, near impossible to find 16ga. Over/under barrels, ejectors, English style grip, and the slim field-style forend. The 27 5/8” barrels are presently choked F/F in true German fashion with mirror perfect bores, 2 ¾” chambers, and a classy solid rib. Our gunsmithing department can quickly change the chokes to your preference withing 5 days of purchase. The case color is bold and 100% coverage, the screws are perfect, the triggers crisp, the ejectors strong and perfectly timed. This gun has only a few light handling marks and I doubt it has ever been carried afield. The straight-hand European walnut stock is nicely figured with fiddleback vertical lines on both sides of the stock, has near perfect sharp checkering, perfect wood-to-metal fit, 14 11/16” LOP to a finely checkered butt and modern shooting dimensions. Again, our gunsmithing department can add a leather pad or bend the stock to your needs within 5 days of purchase. You will search for a very long time to find a 16 bore over/under from a known and desirable maker with double triggers, ejectors, and a straight grip, especially in near new condition and 78 years old! I get to handle a LOT of fine upland guns, and this one is definitely special. Don’t let such a unique and desirable Merkel over/under get away. See the full specifications below. There is still a lot of hunting season ahead and we are close enough to Christmas where you can treat yourself to a nice gift! Thanks for looking.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 27 5/8"
Chokes: .040/ .042 Full/Full
Bores: mirror++
Bore Diameter: .670/ .670
Wall Thickness: .029/ .030
% Blue: 99% dark factory blue
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: tight
Sights: front ivory bead
Action
Action: tight, center
Ejectors or Extractors: Ejectors, timed
Receiver Condition: 99% Case Color factory
Screws: perfect
Engraving: light scroll hand engraved
Trigger Type: double- crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 85% factory w/some patina
Stock
Type: straight stock/ field forend
LOP: 14 11/16"
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 11/16"
DAH: 2 3/8"
DAC: 1 9/16"
Cast: Heel 1/8"off, Toe 1/4"off
Checkering Condition: excellent
Butt Treatment: checkered butt
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on this gun. Call us for full details, or to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Collected in AR, IL, KS, MI, PA, TN
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $135.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional fees!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
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. We have many more sxs shotguns, o/u shotguns, rifles and handguns not yet listed, check back or email us for a preview. We are a Wilson Combat dealer! Thanks for looking!
We employ full time gunsmiths 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
Shotgun Gauge: 16 Gauge