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Gebruder Merkel 313E 2 Barrel Set SN: 24725

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
Gebruder Merkel 313E 2 Barrel Set SN: 24725
Finely engraved over/under sidelock combination gun & double barrel shotgun, factory two barrel set with 12 gauge/9.3x74Rmm & 12/12 gauge barrels. Manufactured in Suhl, Germany by Gebruder Merkel circa 1937. Configuration: Case hardened hand detachable sidelocks & long tang receiver with Intricate full coverage English rose & scroll engraving, blued 31.5" combination barrel with fixed full choke, raised solid sighting rib & double Kersten locks, bead top blade front sight with quick detach hood, one standing & one folding leaf rear sights, claw mounted Zeiss Zielvier fixed power scope with #2 post & crosshair reticle & see through rings, selective automatic ejectors, double triggers with single set front trigger, cocked indicators, sliding tang safety, knurled top lever, sling swivels, three-piece forend with horn inlay, multi-point checkering & Deeley release on the bottom piece, and pistol grip shoulder stock with right handed cheek piece & checkered horn buttplate. Stock dimensions: drop at comb 1 5/8", drop at heel 2 7/8", and length of pull 14 3/4". Includes a brown leather wrapped locking trunk case with partitioned interior lined in green felt. Case contains snap caps, cleaning paraphernalia, nickel plated oiler bottle and blued 31.5" 12/12 gauge barrels with fixed full/full chokes, selective automatic ejectors, raised solid rib, ivory bead front sight & two-piece partial handguard. The receiver retains only trace amounts of its case hardened colors with the majority of the metal displaying a silver/grey appearance with a small amount of scattered pin prick pitting. The combination barrels exhibit approximately 95% of their original blued finish showing muzzle wear, some scattered scratches and a couple small bright losses. The shotgun barrels retains approximately 95% of their original blued finish as well showing wear near the muzzle, some scattered handling marks and a minute amount of faint pin prick pitting. Action is sound, the bores are excellent, the scope body shows wear & some light rust though the optics are clear, markings are sharp and the wood stocks are good to very good with dings, small losses & semi-worn checkering. Condition is NRA Very Good. ***C&R Firearm*** [From the Jim Wilkinson Rifle Ranch Collection]