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SUPERBLY CRAFTED LIGHTWEIGHT MERKEL B4 O/U

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
SUPERBLY CRAFTED LIGHTWEIGHT MERKEL B4 O/U

COMBINATION GUN. Cal. 20 Ga., 30-06. S# 12775. Bbl. 24". These fine guns retail at well over 5,000.00 USD. This example has monobloc bbls., top of monobloc is milled for scope mounting & has Merkel name & address along w/ grade & cal. etched. German nitro proofs are on bottom along w/ GM logo. Top bbl. is marked for 1/2" choke & mounted w/ square notch rear & sourdough front sights. Coin finished alloy action w/ unique Merkel/Jaeger locking system features cocking slide/safety on top tang. Action is “engraved” w/ about 30% coverage attractive scroll. “MERKEL” is on bottom in front of black alloy triggerguard. Attractively marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15 1/8" over black rifle pad. Stock features slight hog backed comb, right hand Bavarian style cheekpiece & laser checkering at grip. A sling loop is on toeline, matching the one attached to bottom bbl. One piece matching schnabeled forend has Anson type release w/ finger lever at center. DAH: approx. 2 7/8". DAC: approx. 1 13/16". WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 12 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Merkel Gun Pass w/ specifications. Instruction manual. CONDITION: exceptionally fine, very close to new w/ essentially all original factory finishes & a few light handling marks along w/ considerable scuffing on left side grip area w/ some flattened diamonds & other associated marks. There is scant evidence of firing. Bright, shiny bores. (21-3954/MGM). MODERN. $2,500-3,500.