GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
COOL GEBRUDER MERKEL 16 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH CUSTOM SINESTRAL STOCK.MERKELSxS1761016MODERN; C&RCal. 16 ga. 27-1/2" Krupp fluid steel bbls. 2-5/8" chambers. Chokes cyl/mod. Full length matted top rib with missing bead. Tops of bbls marked "L Frauenstorfer / Manheim". Dbl triggers, extractor, non-automatic safety. Unusual Sinestral capped full pistol grip buttstock with custom added high comb cheek piece is checkered in 2-point pattern with white lined black ventilated recoil pad. Large trigger guard made of horn. Elongated splinter forearm with Deeley release checkered in 4-point pattern. Greener crossbolt action. Receiver is lightly line engraved. Holes for sling swivels plugged at bottom rib and open at toe of stock. All visible SN's match. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 5 ozs. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain about half it's orig blue. Buttstock, which has been customized as noted above, with repairs at wrist is good with most of custom finish remaining and scattered light handling marks. Forearm is fair, checkering thinned and some finish added for preservation. Receiver has mostly toned gray. Bores are bright and shiny with scattered beginning pitting and a few minor pings. Mechanics are fine. 51873-33 JSL (300-400)