2017

NEAR NEW MERKEL MODEL 147 SL WITH BOX.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
NEAR NEW MERKEL MODEL 147 SL WITH BOX.
Cal. 12 Ga., 2 3/4". S# 382435. Bbls. 28" Shoe lump w/ slightly raised matted rib having makers name & address on left bbl. & steel type on right. Bbl. flats stamped w/ year 2000 German nitro proofs for 2 3/4" chambers, as well as 1/4 & 3/4 chokes. Coin finished boxlock action features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, side clips, reinforced frame, side pin cocking indicators & dbl. triggers. Action is engraved w/ sprays of open shaded scroll w/in geometric borders surrounding game scenes on sides; trio of ducks flushing from marsh on left & 3 pheasant, 2 flying, 1 standing, on right. No engravers signature found. Bottom of action has Suhl blacksmith logo stamped at center under 2 sprays of scroll. Blued steel trigger guard also has some hand engraved scroll on bow. Relatively plain but dark & dense European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14 5/8" over composition Merkel buttplate & features right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering & sling swivels. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. DAH: 2 1/2". DAC: 1 7/16". WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 0 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: green Merkel box for 40E "DF400067". CONDITION: exceptionally fine, very close to new, appears very little fired since proof. Mechanically excellent. This model retailed for over $8000.00 in 2018. (20-666/MGM60). MODERN. $4,000-6,000.