1947 Mfg. AYA Merkel Scalloped Action Boxlock O/U 12 Ga Trap Shotgun

Description:

VERY INTERESTING MERKEL ACTIONED AYA 12 GAUGE TRAP SHOTGUN
S# 14900. Bbls. 29 3/4" w/ 2 3/4" chambers. Made in 1947. A very interesting gun made by Aguirre & Aranzabal which looks exactly like a Merkel scallop actioned boxlock. This gun made w/ matted solid rib w/ steel mid & front beads. Makers name on left side & engraved "CANONES DEMI-BLOCK" / "BELLOTA". Made w/ point pattern three piece recheckered forearm w/ engraved Deeley latch release. The Demi-Block bbls. w/ proof marks on bottom & sling swivel towards midpoint. The reinforced dbl. underbite lug action w/ crossbolt locking mechanism. Case hardened scalloped boxlock action is lightly scroll engraved & about 70% coverage. Top lever is blued & scroll engraved & top tang w/ light scroll, w/ "S" engraved in front of safety button. Buttstock w/ teardrops carved behind action is checkered in point pattern through the wrist w/ sling swivel near toe, comb modified for trap dimensions w/ sm. Monte Carlo & terminates w/ an aging red waffle pad. Long tang trigger guard w/ sm. rolled edge is lightly scroll engraved on bow & tang w/ SN at center. Gun made w/ dbl. triggers (front trigger articulated). Automatic ejectors. Automatic safety. Measurements: Top: .725", choke: .042"(full). Bottom: .729", choke: .010"(IC). Minimum wall thickness: Top: .030", bottom: .032". DAC: 1 1/2". Drop at front of Monte Carlo. 1 1/2". Drop at back of Monte Carlo: 2". LOP: 14 3/8". Weight: 7 lbs., 12 oz. CONDITION: very good. Bbls. retain more than 95% of an older restored finish w/ an area or two of cold blue touchup towards the muzzle. Receiver retains perhaps as much as 40% original case color. There are a couple of replaced action screws on the right side which are not engraved to match. Forend is mostly sound w/ a beginning grain separation at muzzle end & retains most of an older restored finish never having been sanded or taken down in any way. Buttstock w/ new comb as noted above retains most of an older custom finish w/ subsequent handling marks & minor impressions. Pad is starting to crystallize. Bores are mostly bright & shiny. Mechanics are fine.

Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: AYA
Model: O/U Merkel Boxlock
Serial Number: 14900
Barrel Length: 29.75 inch
Bore Info: Bright
Chambers: 2 3/4 inch
Ejectors: Auto ejectors
Condition: Very Good/Fine
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Very Good
Bore Condition: Very Good
Barrels: O/U 29 3/4 inch
Barrel Type: Demi-Block
Action: Case hardened scalloped boxlock
Triggers: Double triggers
Stock: Monte Carlo teardrop carved Walnut
Stock Comb: DAC 1.5 inch
Stock Heel: DAH 2 inch
Fore End: 3 piece forearm w/Deeley latch release
Butt Pad: Red waffle pad
LOP: 14 3/8 inch
Rib: Matted solid rib
Finish: Blued/Case colored
Weight: 7 lb 12 oz
Sights: Twin beads
Manufacture Date: 1947
Chokes: Fixed, Full & IC
Engraving: 70% coverage scroll engraved
Item Location: Mn

Price: $1,999.00