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Merkel 303E Sidelock Two Barrel Set 12/16
Guns International #: 102539098 Seller's Inventory #: 03
Category: Merkel Shotguns - Shotguns - Doubles
Seller's Information
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Seller: Slim Pickins
Member Since: 9/25/16
First Name: Gary
Last Name: Fike
State: Maryland
Zip: 21154
Country: United States
Phone: (410) 692-4425
Phone2: (410) 458-0595
Number of Active Listings: 2
Total Number of Listings: 13
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Certified Check, Wire Transfer, Zelle,
Description:
Merkel 303E O/U
A truly remarkable Merkel true sidelock 303E O/U shotgun with factory fitted sets of barrels: One 30” 12 gauge and one 28” 16 gauge. This incredible set was proof dated January of 1960. The 30”, 12-gauge barrels have .725” bore diameters, 2 ¾” chambers, with a nominal wall thickness of .040”. They are choked a tight mod (.018”) and light full (.027”) and topped with a raised solid rib that tapers from 3/8” to ¼” and mounted with an ivory front bead. The 28”, 16-gauge barrels have .667” bore diameters, 2 ¾” chambers, with a nominal wall thickness of .040”. These are choked skeet (.005”) and modified (.015”) and topped with a raised solid rib that tapers from 3/8” to ¼” and mounted with an ivory front bead. LOP 14 1/2"- DAC 1 5/8"- DAH 2 1/2". Interestingly the gun with either set of barrels weighs the same, 7 lbs. 8 oz.! Nothing is quite as dramatic or well done as the game scene engraving on the frame and on the hand detachable side locks. Quail and pointing dogs on the left side and fox and pheasants on the right side all in very deep relief engraving. The rest of frame in masterfully cut in floral and scroll motif with nearly 100% coverage. You will note the name “Loyd Wright” is engraved on the trigger guard, on the left side of both sets of barrels and embossed in gold on the front of the beautifully fitted oak and leather luggage case. The stock was selected for its sturdy, tight grain and very dark color. The three-piece forearms and the prince-of-Wales stock are very finely checkered. Mechanically it is an auto ejector gun with single selective trigger and non-automatic safety. The gun is as tight as the day it was new and with the exception of a few handling marks on the stock checkering the gun is 95%+ overall.
$12,400 SN: 51307
Cheers,
Shipping: Actual cost to ship to buyer.
Gary L Fike
1034 Woodshire Lane
Street, Maryland 21154
410-458-0595
glfike2000gmail
Price: $12,400.00
Manufacturer: Merkel
Model: 303E
Serial Number: 51307
Barrel Length: 28"/30
Condition: Very Good
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Very Good
Bore Condition: Very Good
Stock Comb: 1 5/8
Stock Heel: 2 5/8
LOP: 14 1/2
Weight: 7.8 LBS
Manufacture Date: 01/1960
Chokes: .018/.027 .005/.015
Engraving: Qual and Pointing Dogs
Case: Leather
Item Location: MD