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Pre-war high grade Merkel 28ga over/under shotgun with finely engraved action, removable sideplates

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:3,000.00 USD
Pre-war high grade Merkel 28ga over/under shotgun  with finely engraved action, removable sideplates
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Pre-war high grade Merkel 28ga over/under shotgun with finely engraved action, removable sideplates, single trigger, auto ejectors, 28” barrels, choked Cylinder and Cylinder. The gun shows 90-95% original blue that is evenly thinning and toning and a factory ventilated rib. The action shows its original French grey finish and is fine to near excellent. The trigger guard and lever show 80-90% blue. The select checkered walnut stocks are good to very good showing a small repair at the toe some slight wear to the checkering and a light refreshening. The right side of the frame shows a finger release for removing sideplates. The stock measures 14-5/8” to the end of the wood, 14-7/8” to the end of the hard-rubber pad. The action locks tight, the bores are excellent. A high grade Merkel in desirable gauge, almost never found in the prewar series. Serial #61901. From the Robert Petersen Collection. Est: $6,000 - $12,000