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Merkel Model 2001EL O/U Boxlock Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,750.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Merkel Model 2001EL O/U Boxlock Shotgun
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Merkel Model 2001EL Scalloped Frame Over/Under Boxlock Shotgun, #020398, 20 ga., 3'' chs., 26-3/4'' blue finish barrels with 3/8'' tapering matted solid rib and brass front bead, choked Skeet/Skeet, single adjustable trigger with triggerguard mounted barrel selector and ejectors, manual top-tang safety, double cross-bolts, importer marked ''GSI Inc. Titusville, AL'' with a 1999 date code. Bright coin-finished frame has very detailed high-relief forest scenes with game birds and fox on the left and pheasant on the right with scroll and punchdot engraving around the bolsters; floorplate is scroll engraved highlighting a Merkel craftsman in the center. Pistol-grip stock and three-piece forend are attractively figured French walnut with linear dark streaks, 24 line per inch checkering and ebony pistol-grip cap; the finish is a thin, semi-gloss oil; weight is 6-1/2 lbs. Condition appears as new showing no evidence of use, with original box. Est.: $3,500-$5,000. (Modern)