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Merkel Model 303EL - Over & Under Shotgun
Merkel set the world standard as the first manufacturer to produce over and under sporting guns in the late 1800's. These elegant shotguns have exceptional balance and superb handling characteristics. The slender Merkel three-piece forearm is designed to provide the shooter with a quick responsive shotgun with natural pointability. All over under models are hand engraved and are stocked with highly figured Luxury grade wood. All Merkel shotguns are equipped with cold hammer forged barrels which have higher surface hardness that extend the life of the bores and chokes. The super rigid Kersten crossbolt mechanism is one of the most safe and reliable methods of locking the barrel to the receiver of an over under shotgun. Action: Self-cocking, Holland and Holland style sidelocks with cocking indicators, quick detachable sidelock plates with integral retracting hook (side lock plates removable without tools). Locking Mechanism: Kersten double cross-bolt lock with release and additional dual hooklock. Triggers: Double triggers. Safety Manual, tang-mounted sliding safety.	Case Ejection: Holland and Holland ejectors. 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 quick-detachable 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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