*B. MERKEL 303 S L SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER GAME GUN.

*B. MERKEL 303 S L SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER GAME GUN. SN 8239. (1964) Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Demi-block bbls with double Kirston extensions have matted solid top rib. Bbl bolsters are engraved with flowing open shaded scroll and “B. Merkel, Suhl”. Bottom bbl is stamped with proofs, SN, caliber, and “Bohler Special Steel”. Proof date is 3/64. Top bbl ejector is stamped “70” on face. Double Kirston sidelock action features non-automatic safety, reinforcing bolsters, and articulated front trigger. Back action sidelocks are hand detachable with blind pin mounted in right sidelock. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage of nicely cut open flowing shaded scroll. Lockplates are engraved with scenes of game birds and canines. Left lock portrays a fox with grouse in mouth, 2 grouse flushing into the distance, and rabbit scampering into foreground in alpine meadow setting. Right lockplate depicts retriever carrying duck with trio of other ducks taking wing in marsh environment. Nicely marbled and lightly figured reddish European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over black “Old English” pad. Stock features ebonite pistol grip cap, 26 LPI point pattern checkering, and vacant silver oval on toe line. 3-Pc ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.665, bottom -.665. Bore restrictions: top -.028, bottom -.023. Wall thickness: top -.025, bottom -.032. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain virtually all of their orig blue with only one or two very minor marks. Action has all of its coin finish, which has slightly darkened over time, and is quite pleasing. Stocks retain what appears to be their orig finish, but which is possibly a high quality re-finish at time of installation of pad. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A very fine early post-war Merkel. The last suggested retail for the corresponding nearest model to this was $24,000.00. 4-42302 MGM43 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1411	$8,050.00	B. MERKEL 303 S L SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER GAME GUN. SN 8239. (1964) Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Demi-block bbls with double Kirston extensions have matted solid top rib. Bbl bolsters are engraved with flowing open shaded scroll and “B. Merkel, Suhl”. Bottom bbl is stamped with proofs, SN, caliber, and “Bohler Special Steel”. Proof date is 3/64. Top bbl ejector is stamped “70” on face. Double Kirston sidelock action features non-automatic safety, reinforcing bolsters, and articulated front trigger. Back action sidelocks are hand detachable with blind pin mounted in right sidelock. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage of nicely cut open flowing shaded scroll. Lockplates are engraved with scenes of game birds and canines. Left lock portrays a fox with grouse in mouth, 2 grouse flushing into the distance, and rabbit scampering into foreground in alpine meadow setting. Right lockplate depicts retriever carrying duck with trio of other ducks taking wing in marsh environment. Nicely marbled and lightly figured reddish European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over black “Old English” pad. Stock features ebonite pistol grip cap, 26 LPI point pattern checkering, and vacant silver oval on toe line. 3-Pc ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.665, bottom -.665. Bore restrictions: top -.028, bottom -.023. Wall thickness: top -.025, bottom -.032. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain virtually all of their orig blue with only one or two very minor marks. Action has all of its coin finish, which has slightly darkened over time, and is quite pleasing. Stocks retain what appears to be their orig finish, but which is possibly a high quality re-finish at time of installation of pad. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A very fine early post-war Merkel. The last suggested retail for the corresponding nearest model to this was $24,000.00. 4-42302 MGM43 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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