GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
VERY FINE SMALL GAUGE MERKEL 303E TWO BARREL SET WITH CASE.MERKELOU 303E6264028/410MODERNCal. .28/ .410 ga. Both demi-bloc bbl sets are 26" and are fitted with raised, matted, ventilated ribs. Breech sections are nicely scroll engraved and have makers name and address on left sides and retailer (W. Glasser) name and address on rights. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with June 1965 Suhl proofs, steel type, SN, and gauge. 28 ga Bbls are stamped "1" on loop; .410 bbls "2". Coin finished OU double Kersten action features non-automatic safety, reinforcing bolsters, raised tumbler end cocking indicators, and single selective trigger. Action is fitted with detachable sidelocks with hidden pin on right lockplate. Internals are engine turned. Action is engraved with near full coverage large shaded Germanic scroll. Reinforcing bolsters are also scroll engraved, but have floral enhancement toward tops. Lockplates are fully engraved with more large scroll. Bottom of action is engraved "GEBRUDER MERKEL". Blued top lever and trigger guard also have matching scroll. Nicely dark streaked and lightly fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8" over brown leather covered pad. Multi-point pattern checkering at grip has small ribbons through pattern at rear. A gold oval on toe line is engraved "GB". Matching 3-pc ejector forend fits both bbl sets, and has Deeley release. 28 Ga. BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.555, bottom - .555. Bore restrictions: top - .013 (mod), bottom - .029 (full) . Drop at heel: 2-5/8", drop at comb: 1-3/4". Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-5/8". .410 ga BBLS: Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.409, bottom - .418. Drop at heel: 2-5/8", drop at comb: 1-3/4". Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-5/8". Brown leather case with riveted on brass corners, is lined in green felt, and has W. Glasser small black label in lid. Case contains a small oil bottle and a pair of snap caps for each gauge. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of very light usage, and only a few minor marks in all factory finishes. Leather of pad considerably rubbed on edges. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent with only a few small scuffs. Interior cloth is very fine with some rubs. An unusual small bore Merkel. Replacement cost is in excess of $30,000.00. 49738-1 MGM31 (15,000-25,000)