Guns International #: 103317018
Seller's Inventory #: HSA SG-691

Category - Merkel Shotguns - Shotguns - German Double

Category
Merkel Shotguns
Shotguns - German Double

PRE WAR BERNHARD MERKEL (RETAILED BY H. BARELLA BERLIN) BEST SIDELOCK 20GA O/U 27” C/IC BOHLER STEEL BARRELS OUTSTANDING QUALITY GUN BUILT IN 1923

Description:
Pre war Bernhard Merkel (retailed by H. Barella Berlin) 20GA sidelock over under
27" ejector solid rib bohler steel barrels with ivory mid & front beads
2 5/8" German nitro proof 
Chokes: .004/.006 Cyl/IC 
Bore measurements: .620/.620
Minimum wall thickness R:0.031 L:0.033
Single selective trigger, functions perfectly 
Lockup tight as new, closes like a vault
Bores are bright & clean
Barrels ring perfectly 


Well figured pistolgrip stock with horn cap with hunting forend
LOP 12 1/2" over rear position single trigger with Pachmyer pad (with double triggers it would be 13 1/2") my gunsmith can add a extension either blended wood or spacers and a pad to get the LOP wherever needed.
DAC 1 3/8
DAH 2
Cast off 3/8"
7lbs 4oz
Balance is on the hinge for the perfect between the hands feel.
Built in October 1923

Best quality sidelock Merkel 300 series action (marked Bemesu on the action flats, Bernhard Merkels mark) with full coverage rose & scroll engraving with fine game scenes and deep cut bolsters. Very nice original condition overall with handling marks from use and a few small spots in the bluing.

One of the finest pre war German O/U smallbore shotguns I have seen that would be a great addition to any collection or a fine field gun, offers considered.

 

Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge

Price: $4,250.00
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