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Merkel Model 2002EL - Over & Under Shotgun

One hundred years of continuous refinement have led to the introduction of the new 2000EL series over under shotguns. This new design combines the aesthetic beauty of handcrafted engraving and hand checkering with the precision machining and exact tolerances offered by the latest CNC and EDM production technologies. The new action features an Anson & Deely style boxlock action and has a unique disconnectable ejector system which gives the user the option of selecting automatic ejector or extractor operation on this shotgun model.

Action:
Self-cocking, modified Anson and Deely boxlock.

Locking Mechanism:
Kersten double cross-bolt lock with release.

Triggers:
Single selective or double triggers.

Safety:
Manual, tang-mounted sliding safety.

Case Ejection:
Coil spring ejectors convertable by user to extractors.

Barrel:
Special cold hammer-forged steel, demibloc construction, solid sighting rib.

Lengths:
12 gauge-28 inch/710mm
20 gauge-26 3/4 inch/680mm
28 gauge-26 3/4 inch/680mm

Bores:
12 gauge-3 inch chambers
20 gauge-3 inch chambers
28 gauge-2 3/4 inch chambers

Stock:
English or pistol grip, oil-finished luxury grade walnut with three-piece forearm.

Receiver:
Silver-grayed receiver with fine engraved hunting scenes on side plates, engraved border and screws.

Weight:
12 gauge approximately 7.0 lb./3.2 kg
20 gauge approximately 6.4 lb./2.9 kg
28 gauge approximately 6.4 lb./2.9 kg


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