Merkel have a very good name and reliable with the 140A a popular model. Granite Arms was the Importer / Dealer but since the owner died I am not sure if they are still running. They did have a number of D.R. for sale on other websites after his death so I am not sure.

Unless you like the .500 and the associated pain I would stick with the .470 but that's just my opinion. But it is a very good price and having fired only a dozen rounds or so it will be 'As New'

Ask for Gary at Safari Firearms, he is a good guy, the owner and is always helpfull.

Cheers,

Jeff Gray

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