Merkel 147EL 20 Gauge Boxlock Ejector with 30” Barrels, Highly Figured Stock and Long Length of Pull – Profusely Game Scene Engraved by Bettina Lenk
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Category: Merkel Shotguns - Shotguns - German Double

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Seller: MacNab
Company: MacNab Fine Firearms
Member Since: 6/30/07
State: Virginia
Zip: 24523
Country: United States
Phone: (704) 796-6364
Number of Active Listings: 38
Total Number of Listings: 949
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers Check, U.S. Postal Money Order, Personal Check



Description:
   ***   SOLD  ***   Little used Merkel 147EL with desirable 30” barrels and long length of pull. Highly figured European stock and forearm. Auto ejectors and single selective trigger. Game Scene engraved and signed by Bettina Lenk. Comes with original box, blank warranty card, and owner’s manual. Weighs 6lbs 10oz.   ***   The 30” barrels are chambered for 2-3/4” an3” shotshells. They are topped by a raised solid crosshatched rib with a white front bead. The right barrel is bored 0.632 and has a constriction of 0.004 for Skeet choke. The left barrel is bored 0.628 with a constriction of 0.008 for Improved Cylinder choke. Bluing is perfect. Bores are shiny.   Ideal combination for upland game like quail, grouse and woodcock. Good for clays too.   ***   The pistol grip stock and splinter forearm are made of highly figured European walnut. Checkering is like new. Stock dimensions are 15” over a ¾” recoil pad by 1-3/8” by 2-3/8”. Cast off for the righthand shot. Comes with the original factory buttplate and middle beads.  ***   These 147EL’s are beautiful and great handling guns. Pretty rare to find one with a 30” barrels and a long stock. Ideal for game and clays. Life is short. Write the check.  ***   I am an FFL and will need a signed copy of your dealer’s FFL license. Not for sale where prohibited by state or local laws. Buyer is responsible for all shipping, insurance, and any other related charges. I give a 3-day non-firing inspection period and will only accept returns at buyer’s expense.   ***   Come and see this great double and other fine firearms at the MacNab booth at the Vintage Gunners Cup September 15th --- 18th, 2021 at Hausmann’s Hidden Hollow Sporting Clays in Friendsville, PA.


 

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