1979 Merkel 303E O/U 12 Ga. Since 1924 – and probably for as long as hunters exist, the 303 is the over-and-under classic among the Merkel Meisterstücks. In 1932 this rifle cost around 1550 Reichsmarks; more than the Opel P4, which cost 1400 Reichsmarks at that time. No question about it: the 303 was and is a luxury product. Its functional principles and its appearance still correspond to the original idea of the perfect over-and-under gun – but the materials used and the performance of this gun have been constantly adapted to the current state of technology. Is there a better form of sustainability than being made to last for generations? This Merkel was manufactured in 1979 in East Germany and is in near mint condition. It features a 28" Barrel, Highly Figured, Black-Streaked, Finely-Checkered Walnut Stock with Slight Perch-Belly, Straight Grip, Long, Splinter, Three-Piece Forend with Four Sets of Horn-Bushed Retaining Screws and Silver Oval, Fully Scroll-Engraved, Gray-Etched Receiver with Concealed-Release, and Cocking Indicators. Please see photos.

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