Excellent 1972 German Merkel 211E Combination & Shotgun Set
Excellent 1972 German Merkel 211E Combination & Shotgun Set 12GA & 7x65R C&R
Almost Mint Condition — Matching Serial Number 12GA Over/Under Shotgun Barrels — Zeiss Diavari-P 1.5-6x L.F.B. Scope — Double Kersten — Automatic Ejectors
Description
Here is an almost mint 1972-dated Merkel 211E combination gun in 12GA 3" and 7x65R, with matching serial number 12GA over/under shotgun barrels. All of the shotgun barrels have been reamed up from 2¾" to 3". The combination barrels carry a good Zeiss Diavari-P 1.5-6x L.F.B. hunting scope on Suhl-type claw mounts, and the retailer's name, Eblen Stuttgart (E. Eblen Waffen Stuttgart), is marked on the left side of the barrel. Add this high end Merkel set to your gun room.
Action & Metalwork
Boxlock action with double Kersten crossbolt and automatic ejectors. The coin-finished receiver features fine hunting game engraving and scroll decoration. Metal finish is about 99%, and the action is tight.
Barrels
The combination barrels are 25.6" with a solid top rib, iron sights, and a good Zeiss Diavari-P 1.5-6x L.F.B. hunting scope on Suhl-type claw mounts. The retailer's name, Eblen Stuttgart (E. Eblen Waffen Stuttgart), is on the left side of the barrel. The matching serial number 12GA shotgun barrels are 28.0" with a solid top rib and 3" chambers, reamed up from 2¾". Chokes are modified on the bottom barrel and extra full on the top barrel. All bores are mirror bright and in mint condition.
Stock
Attractive dark walnut stock with a silver pistol grip cap bearing the monogram L B. A gold or gold-plated heraldic cartouche is inlaid in the left side of the butt stock. The buttplate has a small chip missing on the lower end.
Specifications
Action: Boxlock, double Kersten crossbolt, automatic ejectors
Chambering: 12GA 3" and 7x65R (combination gun); 12GA 3" (shotgun barrels, reamed up from 2¾")
Barrel Length: 25.6" (combination barrels); 28.0" (shotgun barrels)
Overall Length: 42.1" (combination gun); 44.5" (shotgun)
Length of Pull: 14.0"
Weight: 9.1 lbs (combination gun with scope); 7.3 lbs (shotgun)
Comb Height: 1.5"
Heel Height: 2.6"
Chokes: Bottom — modified / Top — extra full (shotgun barrels)
Sights: Iron sights; Zeiss Diavari-P 1.5-6x L.F.B. scope on Suhl-type claw mounts
Stock: Attractive dark walnut with silver monogrammed pistol grip cap and heraldic cartouche
Condition
Almost mint, with about 99% metal finish, a tight action, and only very few minor handling marks. All bores are mirror bright and in mint condition. The only noted flaw is a small chip missing on the lower end of the buttplate. This is a high end Merkel set to add to your gun room.
This firearm will transfer to a licensed FFL dealer or C&R holder only. Buyer is responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Mid-Atlantic Imports, Type 08 FFL. SHIPPING PRICE INCLUDES INSURANCE.
