A 12-BORE '303E' OVER AND UNDER HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR
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A 12-BORE '303E' OVER AND UNDER HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR

GEBRÜDER MERKEL, SUHL, SERIAL NO. 95269

Details
A 12-BORE '303E' OVER AND UNDER HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR
GEBRÜDER MERKEL, SUHL, SERIAL NO. 95269
With blacked 28 in. (71 cm.) nitro reproved (2015) barrels, 2 ¾ in. (70 mm) chambers, bored approx. ¼ choke and imp. cyl., scroll engraved action and locks, manual safety, articulated front trigger, figured 14 ¼ in. stock, in little used condition, and original proof marks dating to September 1975, weight 7 lbs. 6 ¾ oz., in maker's fitted leather case
Provenance
Christie's, King Street, 21 March 2001, lot 316.
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.

Lot Essay

Please note that this gun is a Section 2 shotgun.

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