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#477393 04/09/17 04:58 PM
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No 303, but 304 - an awesome, unique pair of Merkel Over Unders, see more:

Merkel 304 pair



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Beautiful!!!

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So, is there a difference in mechanics, as compared to model 303?

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Probably it's no difference and on the Gewehrkarten is written 303:

http://www.hunting-heritage.com/blog/index.php/2017/04/19/gewehrkarte-of-merkel-pair/

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No Difference? Just count the number of sidelock pins on the 304 pictured above and compare it to photos of any 303...the 304 has two sear trains on each side (safety interceptors)...as far as I know, all post war 303s have one sear train only (each side)...and...I think all 304s are pre WWII...note no hand detachable locks like many 303s have and the protruding barrel lump indicates a quad lock-up (just like most 303s)

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The locks are hand detachable. It's written on the Gewehrkarte and you can see it on the 6th picture:
http://www.hunting-heritage.com/blog/index.php/2017/04/09/a-rare-pair-of-merkel-304/

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Here are more and better pictures, also of the locks:

http://www.hunting-heritage.com/blog/index.php/2017/10/05/merkel-304-pair-new-pictures/?

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Can one believe those case-colours on the receiver? Also, the right hammer looks different from the left but it just may be the perspective.


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Originally Posted By: ellenbr
Can one believe those case-colours on the receiver? Also, the right hammer looks different from the left but it just may be the perspective.


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They would be different on an O/U


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Many thanks as I never considered the configuration.

Wolfgang, can you post an couple images of the hammers?


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