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Rare Find: Merkel Model 280 SL Sidelock Side-by-Side – 28 Gauge Guns International #: 103637310 Seller's Inventory #: 0159 Category: Merkel Shotguns - Shotguns - German Double Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: LonnieC Member Since: 10/7/25 First Name: Leonard Last Name: Calabrese State: South Carolina Zip: 29483-8442 Country: United States Phone: (843) 751-5174 Premium Seller Number of Active Listings: 1 Total Number of Listings: 3 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Cash, Check, CC About Us: Lifelong firearms enthusiast and collector. Periodically thinning out my personal collection to make room for new interests. Description: Rare Find: Merkel Model 280 SL Sidelock Side-by-Side – 28 Gauge Price: $14,000 Condition: Excellent (Meticulously maintained, crisp mechanics, minimal signs of use) Barrel Length: 28 Inches (Solid Sighting Rib) Weight: Approx. 5 lbs, 8 oz Overview: Up for sale is a stunning, small-frame Merkel 280 SL premium game gun built in Suhl, Germany. This is a true rare find on the secondary market, representing the highest level of craftsmanship Merkel offers. It features hand-engraved hunting scenes on a silver-grayed receiver. Offered at $14,000 in Excellent condition, it balances beautifully in the hand and is highly sought after by upland hunters and serious collectors alike. This specimen has been flawlessly cared for, showing pristine metal finish and highly figured wood. It is an exceptional opportunity for a premium investment collection. Technical Specifications: Action: Self-cocking, Holland & Holland style true sidelocks Locking Mechanism: Greener cross-bolt with double under-barrel locking lugs Chambers: 2 ¾ Inch Chokes: Factory Fixed (Original, unaltered German constrictions; serious buyers are welcome to request specific barrel flat stampings or micrometer measurements) Triggers: Traditional Double Triggers Ejectors: Automatic Holland & Holland ejectors Stock: Luxury-grade (Triple X Fancy) oil-finished walnut with a straight English grip Forend: Checkered splinter forearm What’s Included: Original factory pebble-grain hard takedown case (Note: Case interior and exterior show normal signs of handling wear, but it functions perfectly to protect the firearm) Transaction Details: Shipping: $75.00 (Fully insured shipping to your designated FFL dealer via UPS/FedEx) Payment: To be determined (Contact seller to discuss preferred secure payment options) Legal: All federal, state, and local laws apply. This firearm must be shipped to a licensed FFL dealer, or transferred locally at an FFL shop. No exceptions.   Price: $14,000.00 Shotgun Gauge: 28 Gauge Manufacturer: Merkel Model: 280 SL Serial Number: 481673