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LOT 1570
Factory Game Scene Engraved Gebruder Merkel 28 Gauge Model 280EL Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 386517, 28 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with a single bead sight on the matted solid rib, standard markings and 2005 dated German proofs, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin finished boxlock action displays scroll engraving surrounding a pair of game scenes consisting of a pair of running hares on the left and two quail on the right. The gun features bushed firing pins, double triggers, and a tang mounted automatic safety switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and straight grip stock with Merkel buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs. 9 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the
LOT 1571 Factory Engraved Gebruder Merkel 20 Gauge Model 47E Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun with Box and Case - Serial no. 385369, 20 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Blued barrels with a single brass bead sight on the matted concave solid rib, small wedge of scroll at either breech, 2002 dated German proofs, chokes marked “VBZ”/”1/2”, and 3
inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The casehardened scalloped boxlock action displays light scroll engraving and features a single selective trigger, bushed firing pins, and a tang mounted automatic safety switch. Lightly figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and straight grip stock with factory buttplate. Includes original factory box, an extra buttplate, and a
factory leather bound takedown case. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 5/8 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 8 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The box and case are very fine. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,250
stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,750
LOT 1572 Factory Engraved Gebruder Merkel Model 47E Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun with Box and Case - Serial no. 386914, 12 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Blued barrels with single brass bead sight on the matted concave solid rib, small wedge of scroll at either breech, 2006 dated German proofs, chokes marked “VBZ”/”1/2”, and 3 inch chambers
with automatic ejectors. The casehardened scalloped boxlock action displays light scroll engraving and features a single selective trigger, bushed firing pins, and a tang mounted automatic safety switch. Lightly figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with black grip cap and factory buttplate. Includes original factory box and a factory leather bound
takedown case. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 11/16inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 10 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes, limited minor handling evidence, and sharp wood checkering. The box and case are very fine. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,250
LOT 1573 Factory Engraved Vincenzo Bernadelli Los Palomas Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 184085, 12 gauge, 27 7/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with single bead sight on the matted solid rib, import mark under forend, 1982 dated Italian proofs, 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors, and choke constrictions of .025/.048 inches. The coin finished sidelock action features light scroll engraving, a single trigger, and tang mounted manual safety. Nicely figured beavertail forend and pistol grip stock with brown ventilated rubber recoil pad. Stock measurements: 1 1/4 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 5 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes, some scattered minor handling evidence including a few dings on the stock and overall sharp wood checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,000 455