{"product_id":"merkel-suhl-side-by-side-shotgun-made-in-gdr-12-gauge-2-chambers-double-trigger","title":"Merkel Suhl Side-by-Side Shotgun – Made in GDR  - 12 Gauge – 2¾\" Chambers – Double Trigger","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"840\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOffered here is a classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"535\"\u003eMerkel Suhl side-by-side shotgun\u003c\/strong\u003e chambered in \u003cstrong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"561\"\u003e12 Gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e, manufactured by \u003cstrong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eGebrüder Merkel\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"630\"\u003eSuhl, East Germany (GDR)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Merkel has long been regarded as one of Germany's premier sporting arms manufacturers, known for producing exceptionally well-built shotguns that combine traditional craftsmanship with outstanding durability.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eThis example features the classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"894\"\u003edouble-trigger\u003c\/strong\u003e configuration with tasteful factory scroll engraving. The barrels are marked \u003cstrong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003e\"Spezial Gewehrlaufstahl\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (Special Gun Barrel Steel), reflecting Merkel's use of high-quality barrel steel during production. The right barrel is also marked \u003cstrong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003e\"Made in GDR,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e indicating manufacture during the East German period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eGerman proof marks are present, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e12\/70\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming \u003cstrong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e2¾-inch chambers\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with the appropriate German nitro proof marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eThe walnut stock and forend retain attractive figure with sharp checkering, while the metal finish shows honest handling wear consistent with a well-maintained sporting shotgun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003eA fine example of a traditional German sporting shotgun from one of the most respected names in European firearms manufacturing, equally suitable for collectors and sporting use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pslhfe\" data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003e12 Gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15ij88d\" data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003e2¾\" (12\/70) chambers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u991er\" data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003eSide-by-side configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w1ing6\" data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eDouble triggers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17wqw\" data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2067\"\u003eBoxlock action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12fo4t4\" data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003eFactory scroll engraving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"153n7r6\" data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003eWalnut stock and forend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o01q4r\" data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2163\"\u003e\"Spezial Gewehrlaufstahl\" marked barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"161wgcn\" data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003e\"Made in GDR\" marked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zdl5f5\" data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003eGerman nitro proofed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uxeg55\" data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003eManufactured by Gebrüder Merkel, Suhl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AAG CANADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53822259200111,"sku":"NR000275","price":549.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1836\/6063\/files\/IMG_1349.jpg?v=1784151769","url":"https:\/\/aagcanada.ca\/fr\/products\/merkel-suhl-side-by-side-shotgun-made-in-gdr-12-gauge-2-chambers-double-trigger","provider":"AAG CANADA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}