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You like it or not - a Merkel 16G Boxlock exhibition gun:  More: German Craftsmanship Gunwolf
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I prefer the understated English decorative style, but you have to admire the bold artistry you can find on Continental guns!
Nice picture, too.
Last edited by Steve Nash; 11/29/18 07:50 PM.
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there is something decadently elegant about hit...
keep it simple and keep it safe...
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Gunwolf, NO ONE ever consistently produced guns displaying higher levels of craftsmanship than those born in Germany. And this Merkel is an outstanding example. Though the engraving is not quite what I prefer I am certain the internal parts and fitting are near perfection.
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It grows on you.... The more you stare @ it the better you like it.
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Interesting checkering pattern. I have a new Italian S x S that has what looks to be very nearly the same style. I kinda like the pattern. Thanks for the posting.  SRH
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Thats not just a well done flat top skip line checkering job but the skip lines are almost twice the other rows size to be more noticeable. The effect is very different. That is a very interesting looking gun. Continental engraving can be bold.
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Gunwolf,
The receiver shape is quite similar to a Simson Suhl of mine, but without the elaborate decorations.
can you tell us when yours was manufactured?
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