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41st Classic Auction - Live Auction

AT-1220 Wien, Kagraner Platz 9  

Auction on Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 17:00  | Place absentee bids

Active | Physical auction
Lot: 817

Sidelock-o/u shotgun Gebrüder Merkel & Suhl probably cal. 12/70? #74361 § C

Starting price 2.000 EUR

Barrel length 71 cm (28“), stock length 36 cm (14“), total length 113 cm (44.5“), choke full & 3/4 (F & IM), weight 3.4 kg, built in 1970, German proof, condition 2. Barrels made of Böhler steel, straight matted rib, bead front sight front sight, ejectors, barrel end decorated with arabesques, bright action with reinforced flanks, receiver lock plates and fences engraved with arabesques, cocking indicator, engraved on the underside with „Gebrüder Merkel“, Double Greener crossbolt (Kersten), slide tang safety, double trigger with evasive blade, walnut stock with fine checkered skin, three-part forend with Deeley release, buttstock with pistol grip, oval cheekpiece, and ventilated plastic butt plate. Sidelocks can be removed by hand with rear springs and interceptor sear. Proof stamp only „12“ (i.e. 12/65) However, 70 is noted on the ejector - accordingly assume a 12/70.