GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
ATTRACTIVE MERKEL 1620 ELC 16/20 GAUGE TWO BARREL SET BOXLOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN WITH CASE.MERKELSXS 1620ELC38442116/20GAW/CASE, 2 BBL SETMODERNCal. 16 ga/ 20 ga. 16 ga 2-3/4" chambers and 20 ga. has 3" chambers. 28" Shoe lump bbls are marked "1620 ELC NO. 4" on milled out portion at rear of slightly raised, matted ribs. Extensions are numbered "1" and "2". Makers name and address, importer, chamber, and steel information are marked on sides of bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with German proofs and SNs (20 ga bbls denoted as "-2"). Coin finished ogee backed boxlock action features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, bushed strikers, reinforced frame, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage shaded scroll within geometric borders. A special feature of an EL is its hand engraved game scenes on sides; semi relief renderings of a trio of quail feeding are on left; and pheasants in woodland are on right. Trigger plate is stamped with Suhl workman logo. Blued top lever is silver inlaid "EL". Blued trigger guard is engraved en suite with action. Exceptionally fine superbly marbled and nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over Merkel ribbed buttplate. Each bbl set has its own matching ejector forend with Deeley release. 16 ga BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.669, right - .669. Bore restrictions: left - .014 (mod), right - .009 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-9/16", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". 20 ga BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.625, right - .625. Bore restrictions: left - .013 (mod), right - .008 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-9/16", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". Makers green pebble vinyl, leather trimmed case by Emmebi is lined in dark green velvet, and has brown leather Merkel label stitched into lid. Case has space for gun and both sets of bbls and contains one case strap. PROVENANCE: The Larry Kelley Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with scant evidence of firing, retaining nearly all orig finishes on all surfaces, with only a few of the faintest handling and assembly marks. Mechanically crisp. Case is fine with some scuffs. Interior cloth is fine, lid partially detached. Some cloth is loose at hinge. These fine little guns retail at over $12000.00. 52082-4 MGM58 (7,500-12,500)