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Lot 3510: "RZ" Engraved Gebruder Merkel .410 Bore Model 360 EL Shotgun

Factory "RZ" Signed and Game Scene Engraved Gebruder Merkel .410 Bore Model 360 EL Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 4, 2025

Lot 3510: "RZ" Engraved Gebruder Merkel .410 Bore Model 360 EL Shotgun

Factory "RZ" Signed and Game Scene Engraved Gebruder Merkel .410 Bore Model 360 EL Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 4, 2025

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Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000

Factory "RZ" Signed and Game Scene Engraved Gebruder Merkel .410 Bore Model 360 EL Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Merkel Gebruder
Model: 360el
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 410
Barrel: 27 7/8 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 271
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 324
Class: Modern Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bores are bright with minor signs of use.
Description:

Built with blued steel chopperlump barrels featuring a single bead sight on the matted flat solid rib which is marked "No. 52 of 100", standard markings on the right and left tubes, 2000 dated German proofs on the flat, chokes marked "1/2"/"1/1" (modified/full), and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the coin finished scalloped boxlock action with Greener crossbolt and intercepting sears which displays scroll engraving surrounding a pair of relief cut game scenes, consisting of a pair of snipe on the left and a pair of pheasant cocks on the right. The left scene is signed "RZ" ahead of the birds. The gun features bushed firing pins, double triggers, and a tang mounted automatic safety. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and a straight grip stock with diamond shaped hand and a factory buttplate. These one of one hundred Model 360 ELs were a special run built with deluxe wood and enhanced finishes. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at 10.3mm (.406 inches) and measured .409 inches; choke constriction .017/.033 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 5 lbs. 11 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, some areas of dried grease on the action, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.



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