Very nice gun. But you can't be too hooked yet if you haven't bought another in 2 years!!
Ain't that the truth!
Very nice gun. But you can't be too hooked yet if you haven't bought another in 2 years!!
Here's my Merkel. 211E - 231E O/U combo 16x16 - 2 3/4" and second barrel set 16 / 7x57R and Hensoldt 4x / claw mounts. In a fitted Box. Not strictly a shotgun, but I have used it as a shotgun quite a bit, and took some good game with the rifle barrel. I particularly like the game scene engraving on this one.
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Okay-to keep it going , here are some pics of a couple of "lower quality" guns I recently picked up from EE members. The first is a Belgian gun, no makers name. While a lower quality gun, it is great for carrying being a light 28 gauge.
The second gun is a Tobin. What can I say; I like the Canadian firearms connection to it. I will give it some TLC this winter.
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Yes sir. Nice 28ga.To this day I cannot grasp why I turned my nose up on it when offered it and let it go to the EE. Bad brain fart I guess. I thought I found the manufacturer however. Nothing stamped?? on it for a marking, etc??
No Mac, on the gun there is no marking as to a maker, just the Belgian proof marks. The first gun in the picture below is another Belgian 28 gauge. I have identified the maker on it but I forget off hand. My other computer where the info is stored is on the fritz right now. The second gun is the one you turned down, the third is another very nice Dutch 20 gauge and the fourth is an Italian IAG 16 gauge from 1931. It has very fine floral engraving that is hard to see in the pic.
Thanks. I didnot know you were into these old hammer guns. I hate to say it but I had about 5 SXS in an old wooden barrel in the shed for lawn decorations for years and sold off three for peoples wall hangers this summer. They were not in great shape but may have been parts for you. All 12 ga and one 16ga I could not see any marks or names on any of them that I could ID. I think there is two left and I best have a better look at those just in case they are any good to you for parts. Take care