Merkel Grade 303-E Luxus  Sidelock Ejector 12ga

 Right side of buttstock

  Left side of buttstock

   Ivory Pistol Grip cap carved with scene of auerhahn

Forend latch, embellished with carved oakleaves

In leather trunk case.

This exact gun, pictured on page 5 of the Merkel Luxus catalog.

Morris Hallowell displaying the gun at the Winchester Club of America Show in Cody, Wyoming.

28" O/U matted VR barrels choked improved modified & full, 14 1/4"pull from single selective trigger to original buttplate, 1 1/2" - 2 1/2" drop. Figured walnut stock with capped pistol grip, three-piece field forend with Deeley pull-down latch, Shelhamer-style chinstrap and vacant gold oval. Stock carved with auerhahns on left and a fox stalking rabbits on right, both surrounded with forest scenes. Dozens of ivory inlays of oak leaves, acorns, ducks, dot and linework. Ivory pistol grip cap with deeply carved auerhahn. Concealed-release, hand-detachable sidelocks with double underbites, double Kersten locks, automatic ejectors and cocking indicators. Gold dog pointing five gold grouse on left in deeply chiseled forest scene. Gold fox flushing four gold ducks on right. Weight: 7lbs, 11oz. Built 1981. New condition. In leather trunk case. Pictured on pages 4 & 5 of the Merkel Luxus catalog. Pictured in Mario Abbiatico's "Incisione delle Armi Sportive", page 525.    $32,950.

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