1269 1980'S GDR MERKEL MODEL 147E BOXLOCK SXS SHOTGUN.

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This item SOLD at 2023 Mar 28 @ 12:47UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 400.00 USD
Estimated at 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD

Cal. 12 Ga., 2 3/4". S# 787385 (1183 = Nov. 1983). The import marked 28" bbls. have matted rib & white bead. Full & IM chokes. Scalloped boxlock action w/ Greener style crossbolt, dbl. triggers, ejectors, cocking indicators & automatic safety. Action has fleur de lis border engraving highlighted by geometric patterns & floral scroll. Action engraving presents 2 woodland scenes featuring grouse & pheasants along side Merkel logo on floorplate. Engraving extends to trigger guard bow & top lever featuring checkering to left side top lever panel. Splinter forearm & pistol grip walnut stock of European walnut w/ segmented checkering, cheekpiece, grip cap & sling swivel. LOP: 13 3/4" & 12 5/8" to brown recoil pad. DAC: 1 3/4". DAH: 2 3/4". WEIGHT: 7 lbs., 0.2 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black plastic case w/ Waffenpass. CONDITION: bbl. has very good blue w/ occasional scratch or mark. Very good gray finished action w/ spots of patina. Very good wood finish w/ light handling marks. Very good shiny bores. Action appears tight. PROVENANCE: "Save the Fine Guns". T&G German Gun Imports, bringing fine German guns to a more appreciative market. (22-6436/MD). MODERN. $800-1200.