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LOT 1348
Factory Game Scene Engraved Gebruder Merkel Model 141.1 Double Rifle - Serial no. 552524, 30-06 cal., 21 5/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. High visibility red blade front sight and fixed notch rear sight on the matted solid rib, 2006 dated German proofs, and flourishes of scroll engraving at either breech. The coin finished scalloped boxlock action displays scroll engraving surrounding a running deer on the right and a roaring red stag on the left along with the signature “MK”. The gun features bushed firing pins, double triggers, a tang
mounted automatic safety, and automatic ejectors. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with raised cheekpiece,
black polymer grip cap, and rubber Pachmayr recoil pad. Length of pull 14 3/8 inches. Weight 7 lbs 4 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes, limited minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
walnut stock. Blued steel barrels dual bead sights on the matted concave solid rib, standard markings, 2004 dated German proofs, flourishes of scroll at either breech, and 76mm (3 inch) chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin finished scalloped action
displays floral scroll engraving surrounding a trio of quail in a field on the left and a trio of pheasants in a field on the right. The left side is signed “S.P.” for factory
Master Engraved Suzanne Patheo. The gun features bushed firing pins, a single selective trigger, and tang mounted automatic safety. Beautifully figured, multi-point
checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with polymer grip cap and factory buttplate. Includes the original box and a factory leather bound takedown case. Barrel
and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at 16.0mm (.630 inches) and measured .631/.630 inches; choke constriction .003/.006 inches; minimum wall thickness .027/.029 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 6 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes, limited handling evidence, some slight oil staining on the coin, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The box and case are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 1350
Factory Master Gerhard Liebscher Engraved Gebruder Merkel 28 Gauge Model 147E Double Barrel Shotgun with Box and Case - Serial no. 382725, 28 gauge, 26 3/4 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel
barrels single bead sight on the matted solid rib, standard markings, 1999
dated German proofs, dual bands of engraving at either breech, and 70mm (2 3/4
inch) chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin finished scalloped sideclipped action displays floral scroll engraving surrounding a trio of partridges in a field on the left and a trio of partridges in flight over a field on the right. The left side is signed “G.L.” for factory Master Engraved Gerhard Liebscher. The
gun features bushed firing pins, double triggers, and tang mounted automatic safety. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings
nd straight grip stock with factory buttplate. Includes the original box and factory leather bound takedown case. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine
inches from the breech both proved at 14.0mm (.551 inches) and measured .552/.553 inches; choke constriction .009/.017 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 9/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% plus original blue and 99% original coin finishes, minor handling evidence and some minor oil discoloration on the action. There is high edge wear on the triggerguard. There are a couple of short stress cracks on the underside of the forend, otherwise the wood is fine with some scattered handling marks, and sharp checkering. The box is very good and the case is very fine. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,250 - 4,500
LOT 1351
Factory Engraved Gebruder Merkel .410 Bore Model 360 Double Barrel Shotgun with Box - Serial no. 386816, 410 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Single bead sight on the matted concave solid rib, standard markings, 2006 dated
German proofs, flourishes of scroll at either breech, 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and modified/full chokes. The scalloped casehardened action displays tasteful light scroll engraving and features bushed firing pins, a single trigger, and an automatic tang safety.
Nicely figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with polymer grip cap and factory buttplate. Includes the original factory box. Stock measurements: 1 1/4 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs 14 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes, limited handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the wood. The box is excellent. Mechanically excellent.
LOT 1349
Factory Master Suzanne Patheo Engraved Gebruder Merkel 20 Gauge Model 147EL Double Barrel Shotgun with Case and Box - Serial no. 386041, 20 gauge, 30 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish,
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
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