GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
HIGH GRADE POST WAR MERKEL DRILLING WITH SCOPE AND SMALL CALIBER BARREL INSERT. MERKEL DRILLING 265230 12GA/22MAG/9.3X74R MODERN; C&R Cal. 12/ 12/ 9.3x74R. 24-3/4" Bbls have full length matted rib with pop-up rear sight and claw scope bases. Coin finished Blitz action features side safety, tang mounted rifle selector, pin cocking indicators, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with 80% coverage scroll within geometric borders surrounding game scenes; running stag on left, and pair of ducks on right. Nicely streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock with right hand cheekpiece measures 14-3/8" over composition buttplate. Matching forend has Deeley release. Kahles Helia S 6X scope with duplex reticle is in soldered on claw rings. Right bbl is fitted with sub-caliber insert for 22 long rifle. Bore diameter: left -.724, right - .729. Bore restrictions: left - .041 (extra full), right - .018 (mod). Drop at heel: approx 3-1/16", drop at comb: approx 1-13/16". Cast about 1/4off. Weight without scope: 8 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8". CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all orig factory finish on all wood and metal surfaces. Coin finish of action darkening due to congealed oil. There are some minor marks and dings in wood finish. Shotgun bores are excellent. Rifle bore has light pitting, with strong, sharp rifling throughout. Scope has a number of marks and scratches. Optically clear. 52625-7 MGM329 (3,000-5,000) W/SCOPE