I know this is an older thread, but I recently purchased a 2003 model 140-2, 470NE.
My question is, is there any difference in the lock work between any of the safari style rifles?
Also, if any of you have had your gun apart, what does the stock, through bolt attach to? Of the very limited photos I've seen on a Merkel action, I don't see a place to attach a screw. I was thinking of removing my stock and taking a look inside, but didn't want to mess anything up...