Originally Posted By: Humpty Dumpty
TsKIB SOO guns were exported to Great Britain, but they did not sell too well. Their quality was well above their price tag - an obvious business opportunity. Wonder why it didn't catch up.

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It is much the same with Merkels in the UK, especially the higher grade models like 303E. They used to be imported by Parker Hale who had a big market presence with their other (Spanish) imports.
Although a high grade gun, well made, respected by gunmakers and competitively priced, Merkels don't sell well, and have very low values on the used market.