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German Scalloped Boxlock Drilling by E.A. Merkel

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German Scalloped Boxlock Drilling by E.A. Merkel
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serial #11849, 16 ga (2 1/2'') over 8x57JR, 26 3/8'' Krupp-stahl barrels with bright very fine bores showing a little mild oxidation scattered about, the shotgun barrels choked full and the rifle barrel with crisp rifling. The barrels retain about 98% of an excellent quality rust blue showing a few light handling marks and maker's name inlaid in silver along the rib, the underside showing period Prussian proof marks but no apparent proof date. The action is a pleasant silvery gray case-hardened patina showing a bit of mild oxidation staining here and there and is embellished in full coverage with attractive German oak leaf motifs, stippled background shading, a doe and fawn on the right and fox on the left. The horn triggerguard remains in very fine condition showing some light dings along the left edge. The arm is equipped with German claw mount system which holds a Zeiss Zielvier 4X riflescope serial #22475 retaining about 90% rust blue and showing some light oxidation along the bells. Scope features single vertical post with crosshair reticle and good optics that show perhaps moderate yellowing but are otherwise serviceable. The checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend remain in about very fine condition showing some scattered light dings and the checkering with moderate wear overall otherwise maintaining a nice honest appearance and excellent fit. The wood exhibits some lovely grain figure, the left-side cheekpiece shows nice edges and the four-cartridge trap along the toe line shows more oak leaf embellishments along the cover and a bugling stag. Length-of-pull to the thick checkered horn buttplate is 14 1/4'' and the arm is equipped with sling swivels, upper tang rifle barrel selector, cocking indicator pin for rifle, dial cocking indicators for shotgun, Greener safety and rifle set trigger. The rifle rear sight automatically flips up when selected and lock-up is by dual under-bites with Greener crossbolt and side-clips and exhibits a little bit of play with top lever resting a touch left-of-center. The action seems to function well mechanically. An attractive drilling from Ernst August, another member of the prolific Merkel gunmaking family. (13D11108-115) {C&R} [Tom Devers Collection] (2000/3000)