Description:
General Specs: Merkel, Year 1953, 12 Gauge, 7lbs 7oz, IC/F, LOP 14 3/8", DAH 1 5/8", DAC 1 11/16"
Serial Number: 37660
Gerbruder Merkel of Suhl Germany is an incredible gun maker. They make all manner of fine guns that run the gamut from entry level side by side guns to more elaborate, fully engraved ejector over under guns like the one being reviewed here. The Merkel 201E is a finely made shotgun with near full coverage game-scene engraving on the action, a 3 piece, slim, field-style forend, ventilated rib, and ejectors. This gun, sn37660 built in 1953, is in excellent condition and is the perfect upland 12ga. with 30” IC/F chokes (my favorite pheasant chokes) having mirror shiny bores, ribs tight, action tight on the breech face and hinge pin, single selective trigger that functions properly, cocking indicators, great stock dimensions and is a very attractive German made over/under. These are investment quality firearms that continue to gain value as you enjoy the use. These fine over/under shotguns do just as well on the sporting clays or trap field, and with the fixed chokes and spreader loads from rstshells the gun would be a very versatile sporting clays gun indeed! The stock dimensions are modern and the gun has a parallel comb that will minimize recoil to the face shooting heavy loads or high volumes of shells at the range. We are all aware of the top-quality engineering and materials that go into German made products and this Merkel is a great demonstration of what we expect from the Germans along with some very nice gun art in the hand-engraved scroll and game scenes. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 30"****
Chokes: .010/.033 IC/F****
Bores: excellent****
Bore Diameter: .718/.720****
Wall Thickness: .040/.036****
% Blue: 97%****
Chambers: 2 3/4"****
Ribs: vent rib, tight****
Sights: ivory middle; red bradley front****
Action
Action: tight****
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed****
Case Color: french grey****
Screws: perfect****
Engraving: game scene and scroll; full coverage****
Trigger Type: single selective trigger, crisp****
Trigger Guard Color: 90% charcoal blue****
Stock
Type: pistol grip****
LOP: 14 3/8"****
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 1/2"****
DAH: 1 5/8"****
DAC: 1 11/16"****
Cast: 1/8" off****
Checkering Condition: excellent****
Butt Treatment: noshoc pad****
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine firearm. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
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 cost)****
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.****
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only****
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $45.00 We ship internationally!****
Item Condition: Used****
Requires FFL?: Yes****
Call to purchase. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
Merkel
Model:
37660
Caliber:
12 Gauge
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted: Yes.
Shipping Notes: See Description
LET ME SELL YOUR GUNS!!! As you can see, I do a thorough job, am nationally known, and have hundreds of existing customers looking for your gun! Federally licensed dealer of Classic American Doubles, i.e. Fox, Parker, Ithaca, L.C. Smith, Lefever. Guns must be shipped to licensed dealer. Layaways accepted. No returns on layaways. I BUY SHOTGUNS, COLLECTIONS OR ONE AT A TIME.
