Lot Essay
Please note that this gun is a Section 2 shotgun.
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GEBRÜDER MERKEL, SUHL, SERIAL NO. 61921
Details
A 12-BORE '303E' OVER AND UNDER HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR
GEBRÜDER MERKEL, SUHL, SERIAL NO. 61921
With blacked 28 in. (71 cm.) nitro reproved Böhler steel barrels, 2 ¾ in. (70 mm) chambers, bored approx. ½ and ¼ choke, scroll engraved action and locks, automatic safety, articulated front trigger, figured 14 ¾ in. stock, the underside with escutcheons engraved with names, and original proof marks dating to October 1965, weight 7 lbs. 5 ¼ oz., in a recent Browning brass-cornered canvas case
GEBRÜDER MERKEL, SUHL, SERIAL NO. 61921
With blacked 28 in. (71 cm.) nitro reproved Böhler steel barrels, 2 ¾ in. (70 mm) chambers, bored approx. ½ and ¼ choke, scroll engraved action and locks, automatic safety, articulated front trigger, figured 14 ¾ in. stock, the underside with escutcheons engraved with names, and original proof marks dating to October 1965, weight 7 lbs. 5 ¼ oz., in a recent Browning brass-cornered canvas case
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 20%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. Where applicable Customs duty will be charged (per rate specified by HMRC guidance) on the Hammer price and VAT will be payable at 20% on duty. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.