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Ran across a new Merkle 160-2 in 470 for $7995.00. It seemed less "clubby than my friend's Merkle in 416 Rigby. Is this there lower-end model? No recoil pad but it fit nicer than other Merkle's I've handled. Seem like a fair price? Thanking you in advance,

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Dutch - the 160-2 is Merkel's Sidelock version of the 470. If you saw one in decent shape for $8K... I'd suggest you R-U-N back and buy it.

They retail for around $25K new...