Merkel Double Rifle 500/465, Clamshell

Description per website: A beautiful pre-war gun. The clamshell design of the receiver.

The case color is 80%. The wood is straight grain with fine figure.

This is a gun specially made for someone. On the monogram plate is the name PEGG.

Gun Specifications
Make/Manufacture Merkel
Year of Mfg. 1925
Category Double Rifles
Model Double Rifle 500/465, Clamshell
Condition 90%
Engraving Scroll
Chamber 500/465 3 1/4 inch
Barrel 25 1/2
Action Box Lock Ejector
Trigger Double Set Trigger
Stock Pistol Grip
Stock Drop N/A
LOP 14 1/4
Sights Solid Rib Open Sight
Weight 11.1 lbs

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