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Here is an another MERKEL 5E, sold 2006 in Widforss auction in Stockholm.

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This is nothing but a pre-wall East German rifle that was called Merkel mod 140E-1 after the wall fell, and they were then available for USA import! I have one of these rifles, and I consider it a better rifle than the new mod 141.

The 140E-1 ("E" standing for ejectors) is built on a 20 ga size A&D action, and weighes in at 8.3 pounds with 24 inch barrels and is fixed regulation shoe-lump barrels. It comes from the maker with Auto safety, full rib with standing blade on the rear, and a patridge front sight with a brass face.

The newer mod 141 is based on a 28 ga size action,and the barrels are very thin, and just under 23 inches, and are mono-block barrels. IMO, the 141b is too light, but that is simply my opinion,and may suit other well. This rifle has adjustable regulation, a feature I do not like.

Both rifles are good rifles and are quite durable firearms. I much prefere the older mod 140E-1(mod 5) that is no longer made. If the rifle you are looking at has no problems it will serve you well, and is a better rifle IMO, than the 141!

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