Originally Posted By: Chuck H
Originally Posted By: Perry M. Kissam
Originally Posted By: Chuck H
When I was looking at the Merkels recently, I recalled 3 grades of each model: 360, 360E, and 360EL. Would the "E" stand for engraved?


No, it would stand for:
360 = non ejector
360E = ejector
360EL = ejctors and luxury wood


I looked at the Merkel site. http://www.merkel-usa.com/core.php?dat=Y...TMwJnN1Yk5hdj0x

360, 360E, and 360EL all have ejectors standard. "E" means something besides "ejectors".


Or look here http://www.merkel-usa.com/core.php?dat=Y...TI5JnN1Yk5hdj0x

All the models have ejectors. The 1620, 1620E, and 1620EL all have ejectors. The "E" grade guns have a silvered and game scene engraved reciever, with a mid grade wood. This applies to the 360 series as well as all the other models except the 47 model.
http://www.merkel-usa.com/core.php?dat=Y...TI5JnN1Yk5hdj0x


Chuck, I stand corrected!! I know when I bought mine I was told it stood for ejectors. I also looked at several 147's (not EL) and they did NOT have ejectors. I am now really puzzled. I may also be incorporating what I once was told about the Ithaca SKB 280E, i.e., the e stood for English stock. I have a 280E 20 gauge and it does in fact have an English stock as does my 147EL. Looks like a bit of research is in order. Thanks for the correction!!!

Perry M. Kissam
NRA Patriot Life Member