Description:
General Specs: Merkel, Year 1991, 12 Gauge, 6lbs 13oz, Chokes IC/M, LOP 14", DAH 2 11/16", DAC 1 5/8"
Serial Number: 464434
Merkel shotguns made in Suhl Germany demonstrate the famous German engineering, with strength and function always foremost in the design. The earlier Model 147 EL is a graceful, lightweight game gun utilizing 6 separate locking systems; sideclips to keep the barrels from shifting laterally on the standing breech, the Greener Crossbolt top fastener, the rib extension, the barrel lug through the bottom of the frame, and the traditional double underlug fasteners to give incredible strength and durability to this handsome double gun. This 147 E-2 12ga., sn464434 built in 2001 by Merkel with Luxus quality European walnut stock, hand engraved, deep chiseled game scenes, and special attention to the smallest details is in outstanding original condition. The barrels retain 98% of their original blue. The single selective trigger, ejectors and mechanics of this gun are in excellent working order. This gun comes with the original shipping box. These are hand engraved shotguns in the upper end of the Merkel line. Just look at the beautiful walnut stock on this gun with full marble-cake figure and dark smoky grain, all laid out on perfect axis with the wrist! Awesome! The MSRP for the 147EL is $8880 and that does not include the extra cost of the single selective trigger. You will be hard pressed to find another Merkel 147 EL with wood as nice as this gun has. The earlier guns did not have 3” chambers. The newer Merkel 147 series are not as well made as this gun and they no longer have the sideclips on the receiver as these were expensive features to fit the barrels to. Even the engraving on the newer Merkel 147 EL guns lacks the detail and coverage that you see in this early gun. This one can be had at a fraction of the new retail cost. With its 28" IC/M fixed chokes, she weighs 6lbs. 13oz. and balances gracefully 1/8” ahead of the hinge pin. This is a dynamic handling shotgun for your upland hunts or sporting clays. Priced to sell and destined to give you enjoyment for generations, it would be hard to find a better modern-day double gun value. See the tables below for the specifications. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 28"****
Chokes: .009/ .020 IC/M****
Bores: mirror****
Bore Diameter: .734/ .735****
Wall Thickness: .027/ .028****
% Blue: 98% factory****
Chambers: 3"****
Ribs: tight****
Sights: Front gold bead****
Action
Action: tight****
Ejectors or Extractors: Ejectors- timed****
Case Color: coin finish action, excellent****
Screws: excellent****
Engraving: hand engraved game scene and scroll****
Trigger Type: single- crisp- select/ inertial****
Trigger Guard Color: 95% factory charcoal blue****
Stock
Type: Capped Pistol Grip/ Splinter forend****
LOP: 14"****
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 5/8"****
DAH: 2 11/16"****
DAC: 1 5/8"****
Cast: Heel 3/16"off, Toe 5/16"off****
Checkering Condition: excellent****
Butt Treatment: Suhl****
There are more photos upon request. There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on this gun. Call us for full details, or to purchase. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
Merkel
Model:
464434
Caliber:
12 Gauge
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted: Yes.
Shipping Notes: Payment Methods Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher costInspection Period / Return Policy Three Days from the date the item was received.Sales Tax 6% Michigan OnlyShipping & Insurance Ground 90.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional feesItem Condition UsedRequires FFL Yes
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