GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
TOP OF THE LINE .410 MERKEL MODEL "360 SL" SHOTGUN WITH "MASTERWORK" ENGRAVING AND ORIGINAL BOX.MERKELSXS 360SL480801410GAW/ORIG BOXMODERNCal. .410. 3" Chambers. 28" Shoe lump bbls are engraved "No. 13 of 100" on matted game rib. Importer, makers name and "MADE IN GERMANY" are on side of left bbl, with side of right bbl engraved "360 SL .410 GA". Bbl flats are stamped with German proofs for 3" chambers. Coin finished petite frame sidelock action features non-automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 60% coverage sprays of semi-relief scroll with some wiggle and geometric borders. Lockplates are engraved with semi-relief game scenes; a fox sneaks up on a trio of ducks on left side, and a pair of dogs, one retrieving a rabbit, while another rabbit escapes, on right. Fox scene is signed by the engraver "S. S" (Sebastian Scheersmidt). Top lever and trigger guard are blued, and also scroll engraved. Well marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2" over composition Merkel buttplate, and features point pattern checkering on diamond hand. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.400 (mod), right - .400 (mod). (label marked mod and full) Drop at heel: 2-5/8", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Cast about 1/4" off. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/2". Gun comes with its orig green and white Merkel box with end label with all pertinent information for this gun. Box contains packing materials. CONDITION: Excellent, very near to new, essentially all orig metal finish intact with some handling and assembly marks. Stocks have a number of light marks and scratches overall, mostly on butt. Mechanically excellent. Box is excellent. 51937-1 MGM131 (7,500-12,500)