1943 Vintage, Extremely Rare. Merkel 103E 16 gauge. Outstanding 100% original.

Description:
This is a very hard to find, rare Merkel 103E 16 gauge. 27 5/8" bbl. Choke full/full. 2 3/4" chambers. Absolutely incredible factory original, unaltered condition. Near perfect, except for the minor dents and handling marks. All evidenced in photos. 1943 Gebrüder, Suhl Germany manufactured. This is a WWII era gun. Extremely rare, as few consumer guns were produced. Proof marks Nazi era. 14 11/16" LOP, 2 3/8" DAH, 1 9/16" DAC. Cast: Heel 1/8" off, Toe 1/4" off. Weight 6lb. Double triggers. Find another. Extremely lightly used. Trades considered. 

Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 16 Gauge
Manufacturer: Gebrüder Merkel
Model: 103E
Serial Number: 27370
Barrel Length: 27 5/8”
Bore Info: Exceptional
Chambers: Exceptional
Ejectors: Exceptional
Condition: Exceptional.
Metal Condition: Exceptional
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Exceptional
Barrels: Perfect
Action: Break
Triggers: 2
Stock: English
Stock Dimensions:
14 11/16” LOP
Stock Comb: 1 9/16”
Stock Heel: 2 3/8”
Stock Cast: Off
Fore End: Perfect
Butt Pad: No
LOP: 14 11/16”
Rib: Flat
Finish: Factory Blue
Weight: 6 lb.
Sights: White front bead
Manufacture Date: 1943
Chokes: Full/full
Choke Left: .040
Choke Right: .042
Engraving: Full
Item Location: Florida
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .029
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .030

Price: $5,995.00