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GOOD MERKEL 203E O/U SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,750.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 5,500.00 USD
GOOD MERKEL 203E O/U SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE

TRIGGER GAME GUN. Cal. 12 Ga., 2 3/4". S# 41874. The 28" demibloc bbls. are fitted with flat matted solid rib and are marked "GEBREUDER MERKEL" "SUHL" on left side ejector housing, which also has some well done scroll engraving. Bottom of bbl. is stamped with June 1955 German Nitro proofs for 2 3/4" chambers ("70" stamped on extractor). Merkel GM logo is on bottom of bbls. and breech face of coin finished double Kirsten sidelock action. Action also features nonautomatic safety, H&H type hand detachable locks, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators and double triggers (front articulated). Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage exceptionally well cut large shaded scroll. On bottom of action, this scroll surrounds maker's name and address. Blued top lever and trigger guard are engraved with matching scroll. Capped pistol grip buttstock of lightly fiddle figured European walnut measures 15" over brown sporting clays type pad and features shadowline right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering and sling loop. Matching 3 piece ejector forend has Deeley release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .722", L .722". Restriction: R .044" (EXTRA FULL), L .039" (EXTRA FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .033", L .032". STOCK: DAH: 2 5/8". DAC: 1 9/16". LOP: 15". CAST: approx. 1/4" off. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 1 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: comes with black plastic case. CONDITION: very fine, bbls. retaining over 90% original blue with some nicks and scratches and silvering along rib. Action retains most of its original coin finish which has darkened a bit arouned bottom. Stocks retain most of their original finish as well, with a good scattering of light marks, mostly on butt. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are bright and shiny, without noted problems. Action is tight. Ejectors are very slightly out of time. (22-4887/MGM). CURIO. $3,500-5,500.