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EAST GERMAN MERKEL MODEL 200E O/U SHOTGUN.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
EAST GERMAN MERKEL MODEL 200E O/U SHOTGUN.
Cal. 12 Ga., 2 3/4". S# 44588 (Nov. 1956). The Bohler Stahl 28" barrels have matted top rib with brass front bead. Fixed full chokes. Water tables have East German November 1956 Nitro proofs. Case hardened scalloped boxlock action with sprays of acanthus scroll engraving. Action features cocking indicators, crossbolt, double triggers, & auto-ejectors. Three piece walnut forearm with point pattern checkering. Pistol grip walnut stock with leaded cheekpiece, point pattern wrist checkering. Brown leather sling attached to swivels on bottom barrel & toeline of stock. LOP: 13 1/2" to buttplate. DAC: 1 1/2". DAH: 2 1/2". CAST: neutral. WEIGHT: 6 lbs., 12.5 oz. CONDITION: very good original blue with scattered marks & spots of varnish overspray. Very good case colors with silvering & scratches on bottom of action. Lightly sanded & refinished wood has recut checkering along with scattered several large deep impressions & gouges to bottom of forearm & large areas of blistered finish on buttstock. Bright shiny bores shows light fouling near muzzle. (24-2022/MD). CURIO. $800-1,200.