2137 MERKEL USA MODEL 140-2 SAFARI DOUBLE RIFLE.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 2,500.00 USD
Estimated at 5,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
Cal. 375 H&H. S# A375301 (5AI = May 2008). The 23.6" barrels have are engraved with Merkel USA & Merkel Jagd address on left barrel; water tables have Suhl, Germany proofs. Bottom rib has sling swivel. Matted rib with raised front bead, 75 yard express rear sight & Eramatic 69 plus bases & rings holding Leupold Leupold VX-7 1.5x-6x24mm scope with German 3 post reticle (S# 225521R indicating 2007 mfg.). Silver gray boxlock action with light acanthus scroll engraving. Action features cocking indicators, Greener crossbolt, double triggers (front is articulated), auto-ejectors & auto-safety. Walnut forearm with point pattern checkering & Deeley release. Pistol grip capped walnut stock with sling swivel on toeline, checkering at wrist, & left side cheekpiece. LOP: 13 5/8" to black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Plano hard case. CONDITION: near excellent metal & wood finish with a few scattered light marks to stock. Bright shiny bores. Near excellent scope finish & clear optics. (24-1882/MD). MODERN. $5,000-8,000.