Guns International #: 103356545

Category - Merkel Shotguns - Shotguns - German

Category
Merkel Shotguns
Shotguns - German

Merkel 201E 20ga – 1955, EJECTORS, PURDEY STYLE PAD, vintage firearms

Description:
General Specs: Merkel, 1955, 20 Gauge, 6lbs. 5oz. Chokes CYL/M, LOP 14 5/16", DAH 2 3/4", DAC 1 9/16"
Serial Number:  42207

 Merkel of Suhl Germany is an incredible gun maker. They make all manner of fine guns that run the gamut from entry level side by side guns to more elaborate, ejector over under guns. This example, built in 1955, weighing just 6lbs. 5oz. Combine that with a pistol grip and slim 3-piece forend and you have a fast, dynamic gun which can be carried all day with little fatigue. Choked CYL/M and factory chambered for 2 3/4” shells, this is an excellent forest gun for grouse and early season pheasants. This 50+ year-old is a fine example of fine German engineering shows with 99% barrel blue, 85% trigger guard aging to a pleasant patina, mirror shiny bores, ribs and action tight on the breech face, a Kersten crossbolt, tactile cocking indicators, and great stock dimensions. Areas of vivid case color remain, especially on the right side of the receiver and under the lever, with the rest of the receiver weathering to a pleasing silver and patina finish. Excellent checkering, deep rich wood color, and a professionally plugged sling mount (see Picture), and finished with Vintage Firearms best butt treatment- a leather covered Purdey-style pad – which is a $625 service at Vintage Firearms. This is our best grade of pad; it offers just the right amount of ‘slip’ when mounting the gun and the perfect amount of ‘stick’ when you are taking your shot. All this amounting to an attractive German made over/under with plenty of character and many hunts ahead of it. For more information we invite you to have a look at the pictures and specifications below. Don’t hesitate to call and make this one yours. Thanks for looking!


Barrels
Barrel Length:   28"
Chokes:   .001/.017 CYL/M
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter:   .625/.625
Wall Thickness:   .044/.044
% Blue:   99%
Chambers:   2 3/4"
Ribs:   tight
Sights:  Front red bead, mid silver

Action
Action:   tight-Centered
Ejectors:   timed
Receiver Condition:   50% Case color fading in areas
Screws:   excellent
Engraving:   clear, sharp
Trigger Type:   double-crisp
Trigger Guard Color:   85% going to patina

Stock
Type:   pistol grip/field forend
LOP:   14 5/16"
LOP To End Of Wood:   13 1/8"
DAH:   2 3/4"
DAC:   1 9/16"
Cast:   1/4" off
Checkering Condition:   excellent
Butt Treatment:   Vintage Firearms Purdey style pad

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 $105.00 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.

Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge

Price: $4,195.00