Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Gebruder Merkel Suhl Over and Under Shotgun, c. mid-20th century, serial number 45292, 12 gauge, walnut stock with checkered wrist and handguard, bottom of the pistol grip has an added piece of wood and bone engraved "ERB," factory-engraved case-hardened receiver marked on bottom "GEBRUDER MERKEL/SUHL," marked on the left side of the blued barrel "GEBRUDER MERKEL/SUHL," barrel lg. 28, overall lg. 44 1/2 in.
Provenance: Brought back from Germany by the consignor after his service in the military during the mid to late 1950s.
Note: FFL, C&R.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Gun is in very good condition, stock has no dings and one small wear spot on the hand guard checkering; bright bore with tight, crisp action.
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