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https://www.gunsinternational.com/g...hag-merkel-12ga-sxs.cfm?gun_id=102795596Here's a BüHag Kerner-Anson platform from 1962 that more than likely would be stout. I have serious reservations that it passed thru Merkel hands. More than likely it was retailed by Kettner. Also, the name H. Kessel in Heidersbach near Suhl and all those numbers are numbers are probably for some export effort. I'll try to lift some fotos. Hochachtungsvoll, Raimey rse
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![[Linked Image from thumbs2.imgbox.com]](https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/c2/92/SyMEILO9_t.jpg) ![[Linked Image from thumbs2.imgbox.com]](https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/a8/5f/JwaRRlcG_t.jpg) ![[Linked Image from thumbs2.imgbox.com]](https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/06/eb/ignOVQ79_t.jpg) ![[Linked Image from thumbs2.imgbox.com]](https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/11/69/1201YII6_t.jpeg) Hochachtungsvoll, Raimey rse
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![[Linked Image from thumbs2.imgbox.com]](https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/28/7d/cC2PqXtC_t.jpg) If memory serves me correctly, I think this was the mark to be peddled thru Kettner.... Hochachtungsvoll, Raimey rse
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You guys are good. I am impressed with how much you know and appreciate you sharing your knowledge with me.
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another option. AYA. Thoughts?
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Yeah, but a quality AyA could be more expensive. You could chase a Belgian variant.
Hochachtungsvoll,
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I purchase a number of guns from Simpson's. Read the descriptions look at the pictures and use the closeup feature on their site. If you find one you like give them a call and they will pull it out of inventory and go over it with you on the phone.
I did take a turn through IL and spent two days in the shop, they set me up with a space on the counter to set up my gear. I gave them a long list of rifles and shotguns I wanted to look at. As I finished looking at one they would bring me another. I bought five and they sent the barrels along with me and just shipped butts and actions to my FFL saving me a bunch on shipping.
I've been doing business with them a long time.
Last year I bought a really nice Simson O/U 12ga, the one on the merkel style frame. I always wanted a Merkel 200 with two triggers and ejectors. The Simson gave me everything with a little less engraving at less than half the price.
There are a lot of rough guns but you can find some real gems.
Last edited by oskar; 02/24/26 09:20 PM.
After the first shot the rest are just noise.
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thank you. I will call them. A couple that seem ok to me are. first secondthirdcheaperThe last one is cheaper and maybe worked on. any opinions would be greatly appreciated. thanks
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yet another question. You had mentioned sauer as better than Merkel? They have some, and they look very similar. Also is there a way to ask Simpson to send pics of the barrel flats and the proof marks? i am still looking and am afraid of making too much of a mistake. i just don't want something that blows up in my face. I will be careful about light loads, as I usually shoot 20 gauge guns.
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