GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
MERKEL 201 OVER-UNDER COMBINATION RIFLE/ SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA SHOTGUN BARRELS W/CASE.MERKELOU 201 2 BLL SET799647X65Rx12 GA/12 x 12MODERN(1971) Cal. 7x65R X 12GA / 12 ga.x 12 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. Both bbl sets are fitted with matted, solid ribs, and are marked with makers name and address on left sides. 25-1/2" Combo bbls have flip-over rifle/ shotgun sight. Shotgun bbl is choked full. OU bbls are choked full and Imod. Both bbl sets have sling loops. Coin finished, scallop-backed, Blitz, double Kersten action features non-automatic safety, pin type cocking indicators, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with 60% coverage varying sizes of scroll, surrounding semi-relief game scenes on each side; bugling stag and hind are on left, and a trio of flushing ducks are on right. Trigger guard is steel. Lightly marbled and figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2" over checkered composition buttplate, and features standard checkering and right hand shadow line cheekpiece. Matching forend is of 3-pc construction. Bottom removable piece services both sets. Brass bound leather trunk case fitted for extra bbls. PROVENANCE: The Timothy Scott Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining over 95% orig factory finishes on wood and metal. There are some light marks and scratches on wood, with some considerably heavier on left side panel. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case sound. 50071-11 MGM159 (3,000-5,000)