Bill, I don't know where you can buy a NEW S/S Merkel chambered for 9.3X74R for any $3500 US! The cheapest I can find them is $7195 US. I have one, and it is a well made rifle with sel auto ejectors, cocking indicators, and Dimi-bloc (Chopper Lump, hammerforged barrels)

You might get an O/U double for the $3500 US, but not a side be side! The 9.3X74R is the equil of the 9.3X62 in factory ammo, and mine is very accurate! 9.3X74R is a fine round that kills all out of proportion to it's numbers would make you think!