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As they are very inexpensive I was not sure about the quality of these rifles. The Merkel has the most eye appeal in my opinion as they seem to have the lines of the more expensive doubles. IMO, their high end shotguns are very nice pieces.

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MauserRifle, Where are you located? I happen to have a couple of Merkel S/S double rifles,a 9.3X74R, and a 470NE, and if you are near, you would be welcome to handle, and shoot both if you'd like. That will give you a better take on the way the rifles handle and shoot, as well as a look into the fit, and finish you can expect! Either PM, or E-mail me if you have a problem posting your loaction publicly. My E-mail address is in my profile!