Specifications:
- Firearms Maker Merkel Suhl
- Caliber/Gauge 500 N.E.
- Barrel Length 23.5"
- LOP 14 1/2"
- DOH 2 7/8"
- DOC 1 5/8"
- Weight 10.06
- Cast 3/16" & 3/8" (off)
- Trigger Double
- Manufacturer Merkel Suhl
Used/excellent Merkel Safari .500 Nitro Express double rifle with 23.5" barrels, extractors-only, checkered quarter rib bearing notched rear sight with one standing leaf and one folding, black blade front sight, European sling swivels, partial-coverage scroll engraving (Cape buffalo motif on action bottom) over scalloped-back action, action-mounted cocking indicators, double triggers, Merkel-logo buttplate, Greener cross bolt, Purdey double underbolt, sideclips, crossbolt reinforcement through head of stock, and oil finish over straight-grained European walnut. Weight is 10lbs, 6oz.
Mechanical condition is outstanding. Lockup is tight with barrels firmly on-face. Barrel bluing is excellent. Silver action finish is fully intact. Bluing on trigger guard, safety, and top lever are fully intact—indicating very little use. Comes complete in factory case.