Gebruder Merkel for me is the hardest maker to determine the grade. Raimey Ellenburg, who posts here, is the best that I know of to determine grade & value. What you have here, according to your pictures, appear to be two fairly high grade Merkels, especially the sidelock sxs. Also, Jim Kelly at Darlington Gun Works, is a German trained gunsmith who could probably help you. His phone number is (843) 393-3931,

Best Regards, George

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