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Does it have a three piece fore end ?
I think it is a Model 200e - but, I am no expert on Merkels, others with more knowledge will be along shortly.
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Can tell the lower "half" of the 3 piece by the large mating flats next the barrel channel in the forend photo. Can also see the mating surfaces of the upper slivers a few photos later. Looks to me that it has the right amt. of squiggles to be exactly what Postoak says it is.
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Oh and thanks for the clear pictures ! I did miss the three piece forend inspite of them That helps and speeds things up.
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Specifications? Bored small, choked tight. What's it worth? Seen a few 2K+. Gave 1500 for one made late sixties. Presumably volume of use (or abuse) and resulting condition (percentage remaining finish exterior, condition bores and mechanicals) has some bearing.
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Try e-mailing Merkel USA & give them the SN.
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I would say value wise I agree with Jack 1500 sounds about right.
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Hello out there, I appreciate everyones input. I am sorry that I did not get to see the responses sooner but when I checked on Tuesday evening, the site was down. From what I have read, I have a model 200E and the value is in the $1500.00 range. Does that '70' on the ejector mean that the chambers are 70mm long? Once again, I thank everyone who responded. Thank you, Pete
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70mm chambers; choked, proofed in 9/1957; has the highest quality mark(Q1) stamp on the left side of the rear lug; has the Gebruder Merkel stamp, Austrian Boehler tubes( http://www.bohlersteel.com/english/b_277.php ) and an interesting "Wolchlot???" stamp under the steel type; has the symbol of Suhl being a shield with an ore tub in the form of a footprint with an axe/hoe/pick; Kersten lock-up; probably made of mostly pre-WWII components. Kind Regards, Raimey rse
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Hello again, Is the addition of the recoil pad a plus, minus or neutral? I appreciate the information Raimey. Thank again, Pete
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