GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
OVER-UNDER RIFLE/ SHOTGUN BY BERNHARD MERKEL RETAILED BY JOS. ZELLER.BERNHARD MERKELOU RIFLE/SHOTGUN53359x57R (?) / 16MODERN; C&RCal. 9 x 57 R ? (.360 base)/ 16 ga. 26-3/8" Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with raised, matted, solid rib engraved "Jos. Zeller Dortmund" in milled out portion, with one standing, one folding leaf rear, and silver bead front sights. Bbl flats and bbls are stamped with imperial German nitro proofs with date of Jan '24. Sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Case hardened scallop back Blitz OU action features non-automatic safety, pin type cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with sprays of simple scroll within small scroll and line borders. Steel trigger guard is blued, and has scroll on bow. Actual makers mark "BM" (Bernhard Merkel) in a shield is on rear lump and breechface. Lightly fiddle figured blond European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4" over ribbed horn buttplate, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece and point pattern checkering at grip. Small one piece forend has Deeley release. Shotgun bore diameter: .676. Bore restrictions: .036 (extra full). Wall thickness: .026. Drop at heel: approx 3-3/16", drop at comb: approx 1-15/16". Cast about 1/4" off. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 13-3/4". CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain most of an old re-blue, with some light marks and scratches. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish over numerous marks. Checkering lightly worn and has not been re-cut. 1" x 1/2" repair is at toe. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 51872-40 MGM182 (1,500-2,000)