May 12-14, 2026 Firearms & Militaria
Lot #3062:
(C) ENGARVED MERKEL OVER/UNDER COMBINATION GUN IN 12 GAUGE AND 7X65MMR.
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/14/2026
Blued East German proofed "SPECIAL LUFTSTAHL" barrels engraved "GEBRUDER MERKEL / SUHL" at the breech with some tight scrolls and dot borders. Matted rib with blade front sight and flip rear sight for use with rifle and shotgun barrels. Barrels are fitted with extractors. Left side of the coin finished receiver has a well executed deeply cut scene of a bugling bull elk and cow in a wooded landscape. Right depicts a trio of mallards taking flight from a marsh. The balance of the scalloped box lock has scroll and shading. Solid cross bolt lockup. Double triggers, the front trigger set for the rifle barrel. 3-piece checkered walnut forend with engraved Deeley style release. Walnut stock has a checkered and capped pistol grip, double line cheek piece, and red rubber pad. Barrel and stock are mounted with sling swivels. CONDITION: Fine. Barrels retain nearly all of their blue with some muzzle wear and thinning along the high edges. Stocks are very good with field impressions. Bores are bright showing some mild use. Fine mechanics. Set trigger in order.
Caliber/Bore
(O) 12 Bore (U) 7x65mm
Length of Pull
15 - 3/8" over pad