Hello Steve,
If in your shoes I would contant Merkel Suhl (just google it) with the serial number and ask them about the model and when it was made. You should get their answer within a week or so (in my experience). Then tell us about their answer and you will get an accurate estimate.
If you want the answers faster give us some good photos.
With kind regards,
Jani
Hi Jani,
Heard back from Merkel-Waffen today. It took awhile they where on vacation.
Dear Mr. Jimenez,
Thank you for your inquiry. We could find out, that your O/U Shotgun with serial number 178606 is model 201E and was manufactured and shipped to the USA in 1988. The following technical information is available, too:
Barrel length = 66cm
Choke combination = ¼-3/4
Stock = dark wood
Engravings = English arabesques with hunting scenes
Best regards
Your Merkel-Team
I will try and do some reseach on GunBroker and the likes as well as Cabelas to see if I can find a fair value of the O/U before I make an offer. I would rate this Merkel O/U as about 95 % condition. It has the english stock. The forend and stock are in excellent condition and there are no marks or scratches on the metal or wood. Does not seem like it was shot much and the action is still very tight. Will hopefully find a fair value from some resource.
Thanks everyone for your help. If I end up getting this O/U I will post pictures.
Steve
