Fine Modern & Antique Guns - June 2013 : Sale A1072 Lot 1230 - S1
GEBRUDER MERKEL A 12-BORE / 9.3X53MM OVER & UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR COMBINATION GUN / RIFLE, serial no. 16973, with extra 12-bore barr

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GEBRUDER MERKEL FOR W. GLASER (ZURICH)
A 12-BORE / 9.3X53MM OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR COMBINATION GUN / RIFLE, serial no. 16973, with extra 12-bore barrels,
26 5/8in. (68cm) Bohler-steel nitro barrels with solid raised matt rib, folding open sights and bead fore-sight, the breech end with quickly-detachable telescopic sight bases, three-piece fore-end, 2 3/4in. shot chamber, bored approx. extra full choke;
28 3/8in. (72cm) Bohler-steel nitro barrels with 9mm sold matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke;
ornate scroll-back quadruple-grip action with side-bolsters, manual safety, cocking-indicators, set front trigger, border and scroll engraving interspersed with floral motifs, the underside with the makers details in scrolling banners, bright and blued finish, 14 5/8in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling swivels, horn drop points and original horn buttplate, weight 7lb. 11oz. (combination) and 7lb. 2oz. (shot), in a leather leg of mutton case with provision for both sets of barrels

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Estimate £1,500-2,000

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