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Cased Engraved Merkel Two Barrel Set Over/Under Rifle Shotgun

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Cased Engraved Merkel Two Barrel Set Over/Under Rifle Shotgun
The vent rib 16 gauge shotgun barrels are choked full & improved modified with auto ejectors. Dated 955 (Sept. 1955) with a peep sight mounted over the upper barrel chamber. The 30-06 rifle barrels have a blade front sight. Single leaf rear, a weaver side mount base on the left side of the upper barrel. Also has two small holes for an additional sight. Barrel date is 12-58 and is serial numbered to the action. This action has full coverage floral engraving with game scenes. Hawk and ducks on the left side, dog and game birds on the right. Cocking indicator pins on each side. Single trigger with barrel selector, tang safety. Checkered straight grip stock with sling swivel checkered bare wood butt. With a 2x Redfield scope on weaver mounts. In a fitted leather covered hard case with brass hardware. Length of pull is 13 3/4".
BBL: 25
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 16/ 30 06
Finish: blue/satin coin
Grips:
Serial Number: 42389
Condition: Excellent with 98% original blue on both barrel sets. Excellent action with sharp engraving. The wood is excellent with some minor dings and handling marks, and crisp checkering. Case shows moderate handling marks, otherwise very good.