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Price Reduced - 1964 Merkel/Fortuna 303e Sidelock O/U with deep Small Scroll engraving 12/76 (3in. Mag)
Guns International #: 101866867 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Merkel Shotguns - Shotguns - German Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: Merkelguns
Member Since: 8/2/09
State: Arkansas
Zip: 72653
Country: United States
Number of Active Listings: 1
Total Number of Listings: 83
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: cash, checks, money order
Description:
Pending Sale
I am reducing the size of my Merkel collection and am offering several fine examples for sale here. These guns were purchased by me while stationed in Germany.
This Shotgun is dated 1964. It has all the correct markings and there are NO importer’s markings anywhere on the gun. Made in GDR Suhl Germany. Merkel marked their guns Fortuna in the 60's when they were taken over by the Russians and an embargo was placed on their export. They are the same quality merkel guns with some of their best coming in the 60's.
Engraving: Hand Engraved small scroll with 3 piece forend. Barrels are 28in. and Imp. Cyl - Imp. Mod. chokes and ivory front bead. Inside is like a mirror with no rust or pits. Action is tight and free of rust. LOP is 14.25 in. to the end of the horn butt plate. Weight is 7 lbs 4 oz. Hand removeable Sidelocks.
This Merkel is in great condition, 98% Blue. Wood is dark oiled finish in great condition. See pictures below. It has been fired very little as it has been a part of my collection since about 1976. I have never fired it.
Today's value is in excess of $ 22.000.
There are others on the internet but not many are nicer and most are considerably more expensive.
This is a fine example of a great shotgun. It is from the good old years when quality was at its best. It will definitely make some collector very happy.
This is truly a great value for an investment or just a beautiful gun to hunt with.
Complete picture file available on request.
Fixed insured shipping cost of $60.00 to the lower 48 States Item will ship via Fed Ex insured to your FFL when funds clear.
Thanks for looking!
SOLD
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Merkel
Model: Fortuna 303 E
Serial Number: 59807
Barrel Length: 28 in.
Chambers: 3 in.
Ejectors: Yes
Condition: Excellant
Metal Condition: Excellant
Wood Condition: Excellant
Bore Condition: Excellant
Barrel Type: O/U
LOP: 14 1/4 in.
Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz
Sights: Ivory
Manufacture Date: 1964
Chokes: Improved and Modified
Engraving: fine scroll
Extras: Removeable sidelocks
Item Location: Arkansas