16g sxs Merkel with extra barrel. Just won this on an auction. Description date is 2004. Serial number 481486. I don't have it in hand, just some pictures from the seller. I'd like to know model number.
Here are auction notes.
Built with blued steel barrels featuring a single brass bead sight on the matted concave solid rib which is marked with a gold "1" at the base, standard markings, 2 1/4 inch wedges of scroll engraving at either breech, front sling swivel, import mark under the forend, 2004 dated German proofs, choke constrictions of .005/.024 inches, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are mated with an attractive coin finished sidelock action which displays extensive near full coverage scroll engraving that extends to the toplever, both tangs, and the triggerguard where it surrounds a gold "HB" monogram. The gun features bushed firing pins, cocking indicators, gold plated double triggers, and a tang mounted manual safety. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and a straight grip stock with rear sling swivel and leather covered recoil pad. Included is a second matching set of 28 inch 16 gauge barrels with a gold "2" at the base of the rib, its own forend, and .003/.014 inch choke constrictions. Also includes a wood and leather takedown case that houses the set. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 7 oz.
Rating Definition:
Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The extra barrel set is excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Notes from an earlier auction
28in. nitro barrels with raised tapered matt rib gold-inlaid '1' at the breech end, the tubes with deeply carved acanthus scroll detailing, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch, internally gold marked '1';
28in. nitro barrels with raised tapered matt rib gold-inlaid '2' at the breech end, the tubes with deeply carved acanthus scroll detailing, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch, internally gold marked '2';
treble-grip action with side-clips and side-bolsters, manual safety, cocking-indicators, gold-washed triggers, profusely engraved with fine Germanic scrollwork and with beaded bordering, bright finish, the trigger guard gold-inlaid with a monogram 'HB', 14 1/4in. highly-figured stock with sling swivels and including 3/4in. leather covered recoil pad, weight 6lb. 7oz., in a case with provision for both sets of barrels
Here are auction notes.
Built with blued steel barrels featuring a single brass bead sight on the matted concave solid rib which is marked with a gold "1" at the base, standard markings, 2 1/4 inch wedges of scroll engraving at either breech, front sling swivel, import mark under the forend, 2004 dated German proofs, choke constrictions of .005/.024 inches, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are mated with an attractive coin finished sidelock action which displays extensive near full coverage scroll engraving that extends to the toplever, both tangs, and the triggerguard where it surrounds a gold "HB" monogram. The gun features bushed firing pins, cocking indicators, gold plated double triggers, and a tang mounted manual safety. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and a straight grip stock with rear sling swivel and leather covered recoil pad. Included is a second matching set of 28 inch 16 gauge barrels with a gold "2" at the base of the rib, its own forend, and .003/.014 inch choke constrictions. Also includes a wood and leather takedown case that houses the set. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 7 oz.
Rating Definition:
Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The extra barrel set is excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Notes from an earlier auction
28in. nitro barrels with raised tapered matt rib gold-inlaid '1' at the breech end, the tubes with deeply carved acanthus scroll detailing, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch, internally gold marked '1';
28in. nitro barrels with raised tapered matt rib gold-inlaid '2' at the breech end, the tubes with deeply carved acanthus scroll detailing, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch, internally gold marked '2';
treble-grip action with side-clips and side-bolsters, manual safety, cocking-indicators, gold-washed triggers, profusely engraved with fine Germanic scrollwork and with beaded bordering, bright finish, the trigger guard gold-inlaid with a monogram 'HB', 14 1/4in. highly-figured stock with sling swivels and including 3/4in. leather covered recoil pad, weight 6lb. 7oz., in a case with provision for both sets of barrels
