Engraved and Inlaid Gebruder Merkel Sidelock Over/Under Shotgun 16ga for sale

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Categories: Merkel Shotguns | Shotguns - German

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Engraved and Inlaid Gebruder Merkel Sidelock Over/Under Shotgun 16ga

Description:

Blued steel barrels fitted with a matted, slightly tapered solid rib and a single white bead front sight.
Breech area adorned with attractive oak leaf engraving extending onto the barrel wings, connected by a string-of-pearls motif and surrounding the "GEBRUDER MERKEL/SUHL" marking on the left side.
German proofed and dated 1955.
2 3/4-inch chambers with automatic ejectors.
Coin-finished, bolster hand-detachable sidelock action equipped with double crossbolts.
Action features extensive relief-cut Germanic oak leaf engraving covering nearly the entire surface.
Underside marked "GEBRUDER MERKEL/SUHL."
Left lockplate depicts a fox flushing a flock of mallards from a pond; right lockplate depicts a setter flushing a covey of quail.
Game scenes are executed in exceptional detail with semi-relief gold inlays.
Double triggers with articulated front trigger.
Tang-mounted automatic safety.
Nicely figured three-piece forend with multi-point checkering and engraved iron hardware.
Pistol grip stock featuring deep oak leaf carving behind the lockplates.
Horn grip cap, blank silver inscription oval, and factory checkered horn buttplate.

Measurements

Bore diameter (9 inches from breech): .665" (upper) / .663" (lower)
Choke constriction: .020" (upper) / .009" (lower)
Minimum wall thickness: .036" (upper) / .041" (lower)
Drop at comb: 1 9/16"
Drop at heel: 2 7/16"
Length of pull: 14 7/16"
Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz.

Condition

Very fine overall condition.
Retains 99% professionally reapplied blue finish.
Retains 98% original coin and gold finishes, with minor gold loss visible on the setter scene.
Light pitting present near the muzzles.
Minor handling marks throughout.
Small ding at the rear of the left lockplate.
A few cracks present at the toe of the stock.
Wood remains very fine with only minor handling marks and sharp checkering.
Mechanically excellent.

Shotgun Gauge: 16 Gauge
Manufacturer: Merkel Gebruder
Model: Over/Under
Serial Number: 41824
Barrel Length: 28 inch solid rib
Condition: The bores are mostly bright with light streaking.

Price: $10,499.99

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