Gorgeous Merkel Model 147 SL 12ga with box- Near mint!
Guns International #: 102926268 Seller's Inventory #: 1910
Category: Merkel Shotguns - Shotguns - European Double

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Seller: JoshLoew - Lion Stone Consulting, LLC
Company: Lion Stone Consulting, LLC
Member Since: 1/11/15
First Name: Josh
Last Name: Loewensteiner
State: North Carolina
Country: United States
Phone: (704) 280-2382
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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.

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Description:
Proved in June 1993 and built with 28" steel brls that have matted concave top rib with small brass front bead. Breech ends with ring of engraving. Polished flats with proof stamps. Splinter forend checkered in point pattern with geometric engraved latch release and iron. Coin finished sidelock receiver is beautifully engraved with flushing pheasant in game scene of left, 3 ducks in marsh scene on right, surrounded by relief scroll. Engraver's initials "DW" at bottom of left lock. Top of frame is stipple engraved as is the blued top lever. Trigger plate with relief scroll and maker's crest. Blued long tang trigger guard with burst of scroll on bow, geometric design on tang. Gun made with double triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. Nicely figured straight grip walnut buttstock is checkered in 3 point pattern through the wrist and terminates with its original maker's lined HRBP. Accompanied by an original maker's box with owner's manual enclosed. 

Overall the gun remains in extremely fine all original condition showing limited use and retains nearly all original finishes throughout. Bores are brilliant and shiny. Mechanics are excellent. Box is very good with some soiling and corners rounding. Last retail price for this model is over $12,000! 

This fine Merkel is priced at $3995 plus shipping to your FFL. Please dont hesitate to contact me with any questions or reasonable offers on this fine and durable gun at (704) 280-2382 or via PM on this site. 

SOLD

Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Merkel
Model: 147S
Serial Number: 413424
Barrel Length: 28
Chambers: 2-3/4
Ejectors: yes
Condition: Near mint
Metal Condition: Near mint
Wood Condition: Near mint
Bore Condition: Brilliant and shiny
Triggers: Double Triggers
Stock Comb: 1-5/8
Stock Heel: 2-5/8
Fore End: Splinter
Butt Pad: Original makers HRBP
LOP: 14-1/2
Weight: 6lbs. 15oz.
Chokes: Imp Cyl/Mod
Extras: Merkel Box
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: Over .025
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: Over .025