I think they are perhaps speaking of the fact that the new Merkel's no longer have the extra lug (guess you call it a lug) that was part of the bottom of the barrels that fit into the rectangular cut in the bottom of the receiver. I believe they quit doing that about ten years ago, because it took more time for the necessary hand fitting/milling required to put the gun together. If you look on some websites and search for Merkel's and look at the bottom of the receiver's, you will see what I'm referring to. The other thing perhaps Champlain is referring to is most real knowledgeable folks think the Merkel's made after the Russian's took over Eastern Germany are not what they were before. Some folks think any Merkel marked GDR (German Democratic Republic) on the barrels is inferior. Anyway, I'm guessing folks more knowledgeable then me will jump in with their two cents.
Last edited by tut; 02/18/10 07:06 AM.
