Serial number 022588 on inside rim of receiver, bottom of lower barrel and forend metal, 28 in. blued barrel marked SAI, BESSEMER, A.L. / MERKEL JAGD- UND SPORTWAFFEN GM6H / SUHL GERMANY DE / 2116 EL 16 GA with single front bead sight, barrels choked M & IC, coin finish receiver with highly engraved woodland scene with five quails left side, woodland scene with fox chasing pheasants right side, MERKEL with decorative engravings on bottom, KERSTEN top bolt, single trigger, high grade walnut stock and 3 piece forend, on/off selectors for ejectors in forend, original buttplate marked GEBR MERKEL SUHL, original factory aluminum case with velvet interior, three numeral combination with key lock, and original paperwork.

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Overall length 44.75 in.

DOM: 1983, LOP: 14 1/8 in., DAC: 1 3/8 in., DAH: 2 1/4 in., CH: 2 3/4 in., WT: 5.6 lb., FFL Status: Modern.

Overall excellent estate condition.