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Merkel 47E 12 Gauge – 1986, IM/F, HAND CHECKERED/ ENGRAVED
$1,695.00
| General Specs: Merkel, 1986, 12 Gauge, 6lbs. 14 oz., Chokes IM/F, LOP 14 1/2″, DAH 2 3/4″, DAC 1 9/16″ Serial Number: 796385 Merkel shotguns made in Suhl Germany demonstrate the famous German engineering, with strength and function always foremost in the design. The 47E is a graceful, lightweight game gun utilizing the Greener Crossbolt top fastener in conjunction with the traditional double underlug fasteners to give incredible strength and durability to this handsome double gun. Add the rib extension that prevents lateral movement and this gun has 4 major locking mechanisms! This fine Merkel 47E, sn796385 built in 1986, retains 99% of factory finishes on barrel and receiver and has perfect screws. The bores are mirror and chocked IM/F with 2 ¾” chambers. Weighing just 6lbs. 14oz. and balanced just ahead of the hinge pin this is a very dynamic handling gun. This gun has nice straight grain wood with a classic European cheek piece. The model 47E was replaced in the newest Merkel line with the model 40E and it is not anywhere near as nice a gun as their older model 47E. The 40E engraving is machine done; this gun has hand cut engraving and checkering. This Merkel 47E is a moderately priced classic side x side and will serve your needs and your descendants needs for the next century and beyond. Priced to sell, so don’t hesitate to call. See the specifications below. Thanks for looking.
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| Barrels |
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| Barrel Length: 26 3/4″ Chokes: .029/.032 IM/F Bores: mirror Bore Diameter: .728/.726 Wall Thickness: .031/.036 % Blue: 99% Chambers: 2 3/4″ Ribs: tight Sights: front brass |
| Action |
| Action: Centered Ejectors: timed Receiver Condition: 99% factory case color Screws: perfect Engraving: sharp, clear Trigger Type: double-crisp Trigger Guard Color: 98% |
| Stock |
| Type: capped pistol grip with cheek piece/splinter LOP: 14 1/2″ LOP To End Of Wood: 14 1/4″ DAH: 2 3/4″ DAC: 1 9/16″ Cast: neutral Checkering Condition: excellent Butt Treatment: factory plate |
| INQUIRIES |
| There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms. |
| Payment and Shipping |
| Ways to Pay: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3.5% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher.) Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received. Sales Tax Collected: FL, MI Shipping & Insurance: Ground $75.00 within continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. Item Condition: Used Requires FFL?: Yes. C&R licenses accepted for shipping C&R eligible guns |
| Other |
| Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing. PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. Thanks for looking! We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs “tweaked”, let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns “as found” and others want them “just so”. We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look. |
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