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Merkel Model 8 20ga – UNFIRED, 99%+ FACTORY, SST, BOXED, vintage firearms
Guns International #: 103345192 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: Ron
Last Name: Cook
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 608-4337
Phone2: (616) 730-8387
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 231
Total Number of Listings: 6091
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 3.5% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher cost.)
Description:
General Specs: Merkel, c1994, 20 Gauge, 6lbs. Chokes IC/M, LOP 14 1/2″, DAH 2 13/16″, DAC 1 1/2″
Serial Number: 648237
Gerbruder Merkel of Suhl Germany is an incredible gun maker. They make all manner of fine guns that run the gambit from entry level side by side guns to more elaborate, engraved ejectors over/under guns. The Model 8 is German engineering at its finest, it’s built to last and packed with features that will ensure the gun will give years of trouble-free service. The barrels are reinforced by a cross-bolt and side clips, which ensure your barrels are shut and properly aligned, the action closes like a vault! The integrated cocking indicators give you a tactile reminder of your guns condition and which sear has been tripped, an auto safety and single select trigger complete the package. Balanced perfectly upon the hinge pin, this Model 8 feel just like an extension of your body and weighs 6lbs even, ideal for long days crossing field and glen. This Merkel has been proofed at the factory and does not appear to have been used since. This one is chambered for 3” 20 gauge, and is chocked IC/M. Has mirror bores, 26 3/4” barrels that ring as bells, 99%+ bluing, 100% Factory Case Color, the action is tight and right of center and has Perfect screws. The wood to metal fit is outstanding in its precision, the furniture shows beautiful grain and plenty of fiddleback and perfect hand cut checkering, what a handsome package this gun is! This example features extractors, so you’ll always know where your empties are! Included this German gem is the original box, paperwork and operators’ manual. Check the specifications and pictures below. Don’t miss out on this one! Thanks for looking.
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Barrels
Barrel Length: 26 3/4"
Chokes: .010/.016 IC/M
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter: .634/.630
Wall Thickness: .027/.027
% Blue: 99%+
Chambers: 3″
Ribs: tight-bells
Sights: front brass
Action
Action: tight-slight right of center
Extractors
Receiver Condition: 100% FCC
Screws: perfect
Engraving: sharp-clear
Trigger Type: single-crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 100%
Stock
Type: pistol grip/splinter
LOP: 14 1/2″
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 3/16″
DAH: 2 13/16″
DAC: 1 1/2″
Cast: 1/4″ off
Checkering Condition: perfect
Butt Treatment: factory plate
INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms
Payment and Shipping
Ways to Pay: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3.5% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax Collected: MI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $140.00 within continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes. C&R licenses accepted for shipping C&R eligible guns
Other
Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing.
PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. 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.
Price: $3,850.00
Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge