Wooden stock Helix with telescoping comb
With the Merkel Helix, the straight pull action rifle can now be ordered with a height and side-adjustable comb.
6.5 PRC calibre for K5 break-action rifle
With the 6.5 PRC, Merkel is offering another high-performance cartridge in the K5, particularly for long-range shooting.
Helix now available in 6.5 Creedmoor!
The 6.5 Creedmoor caliber is becoming increasingly popular among hunters – enough reason for Merkel to offer the Helix in this caliber as well.
Merkel sells in Switzerland via Frankonia
Merkel sells in Switzerland via Frankonia In future, Frankonia Wholesale will also distribute Merkel rifles and shotguns in Switzerland. After a short vacancy, the supply of firearm dealers and gunsmiths in the Swiss Confederation is thus ensured. Merkel has also been working with Frankonia as a wholesale partner in Germany ... read more
HELIX Black
HELIX Black The black model in the HELIX range is completely fitted out, and comes with an black aluminium action. With wooden stock and driven hunt sights. Available in wood-classes 2 to 10. Technical Data ... read more
HELIX Lady DS
HELIX Lady DS Die HELIX Lady DS ist das Jagdgewehr aus der Perspektive der Frau gedacht: Die Schaftkappe wurde dabei der weiblichen Anatomie angepasst. Ein steiler Pistolengriff ermöglicht die entspannte Bedienung des Abzugs auch mit kleinen Händen, eine stark dämpfende Schaftkappe nimmt den Rückstoß auf. Ausgewogene Balance bei eingelegtem SemiWeight-Lauf ... read more
HELIX Explorer
HELIX Explorer The Explorer is the HELIX with the synthetic stock - for use in tough everyday hunting conditions. The fibreglass-reinforced composite stock material is in a dark shade of anthracite and has a soft-grip surface. The soft, low-noise material ensures a firm grip even at low temperatures. At the ... read more
HELIX Speedster
HELIX Speedster The HELIX Speedster, with its new revolutionary synthetic stock strikes out in a new direction as a hunting rifle. The top-opened OmegaGrip combines two classic stock principles into an ergonomic and fast novelty. Because the good ergonomics during the shot of classic thumbhole stock constructs only reveals its ... read more
HELIX Carbon
HELIX Carbon Premium high-tech made in Germany: The Helix Carbon is the perfect synthesis of one of the most advanced hunting rifle concepts with a new type of stock made of a composite material. The new lightness of carbon saves weight and fits the times as a countermovement, because more ... read more
HELIX Tracker
HELIX Tracker The TRACKER is the ideal professional model for the driven hunt, as well as for tracking wounded game: with its particularly short semi-weight barrel, 5-rounds magazine, driven hunt sights and a bolt handle with non-slip knob for rapid bolt action. The magazine slot incorporates a security mechanism to ... read more
HELIX Arabesque / Wild Boar
HELIX Arabesque / Wild Boar Arabesque - The Helix with classic arabesque engraving and highly-durable aluminium action. The plain elegance of the engraving is matched by the high-grade stock wood, from grade 4 upwards. Wild Boar -The stylish Helix for the driven hunt. The engraving on this high-class version depicts ... read more
HELIX Deluxe
HELIX Deluxe Distinguished and individual: engravers in Suhl etch your three chosen animals into the Helix Deluxe action - surrounded by leaves or arabesques. The fore-end and buttstock of this premium rifle are formed from finest Turkish walnut (class 7 and higher). The trigger is gold-plated and the lower receiver ... read more
HELIX Noblesse
HELIX Noblesse Finest wood for the great stage of the social hunts: the Noblesse versions Lady DS stock shines by combining precious walnut wood and applications of ebony. Furthermore this jewel possesses a gold platted trigger and bolt head. Technical Data ... read more
SR1 Basic
SR1 Basic The SR1 builds on tested technology, as its construction principle has been proven a hundred-thousand-fold: The self-cleaning system of the gas-pressure self-loader with a twisting bolt-head lock allows for the reliable use of a large ammunition range. Intelligently solved: At the first charging of a cartridge, the loading ... read more
SR1 Standard
SR1 Standard At first glance the SR1, with its ergonomic design, appears aesthetically removed from the values of the company. On second glance, however, the high precision, the form-fitted design and the functionality of this hunting gun discloses the “esprit” of the Suhl gunmaking art. Example: the self-cleaning system of ... read more
Single shot rifle K5
Single Shot Rifle K5 The minimalist look and feel of the new K5 has been created by the Suhl gunsmith Franz Jäger and his tilt- ed-block system (1906). The design of the tilted block when manufactured is extremely short and locks tight, steel on steel, as always the case with ... read more
SxS Rifle 141
Side-By-Side Rifle 141 The 141 model is a variation of the 140 side-by-side rifle. The particularly narrow receiver and the short barrels make this gun one of the lightest side-by-side rifles in the world. The rifle is prepared for the fitting of a pivot mount; a driven hunt sight is ... read more
SxS Rifle 161
Side-By-Side Rifle 161 This gun is the sidelock version of the 141 side-by-side rifle. It combines the typical characteristics of a timeless sidelock rifle with impressive elegance and responsiveness. The refined transitions between steel and stock signalise a high proportion of handcraft. Again, short barrels are used, combined with a ... read more
Safari SxS Rifle 140AE
Safari SxS Rifle 140AE The basis version of the Africa rifles is the favoured gun of many professional hunters. The Merkel version of the Anson & Deeley boxlock is traditionally valued for its unrivalled reliability for big game hunting. An uncomplicated workhorse, based on the experience of over 100 years ... read more
Safari SxS Rifle 160AE
Safari SxS Rifle 160AE The precision and reliability of Merkel safari rifles has delighted big game hunters and heads of state for generations. The 160 version combines the largest calibre with sidelocks - which also offers our engravers additional scope of decorating the long sidelocks. One of the most beautiful ... read more
O/U Double rifle B3
O/U double rifle B3 The over-and-under is the classic Merkel hunting gun. The B3 is specially designed for the driven hunt and the rapid second shot. The features include double locks, manual cocking system, and adjustable single trigger. Merkel has brought the practical features of this MEM development up to ... read more
Bergstutzen B4
Bergstutzen B4 Two in one: the Bergstutzen is a compact rifle, which combines two precise rifle barrels of different calibre in one gun. Thus the hunter is well armed for all sorts of hoofed game. Merkel combines the manual cocking system with two finely tuned triggers. The single lock system ... read more
O/U Rifle 323
O/U Rifle 323 You take the finest walnut wood, hard steel and a great deal of craftsmanship and gunmaking expertise – and you make one of the most superb over-and-under guns in the world. The 303E was always a hunting gun for the connoisseur – custom-made and embellished according to ... read more
SxS Shotgun 40E / 45E / 41E
SxS Shotgun 40E / 45E / 41E The shotguns are perfectly balanced when swinging and have a comfortable recoil. Equipped with totally reliable Anson & Deeley locks. The 40E is the basis Meisterstück of the side-by-side shotgun range. Light and elegant, it sets the standard in terms of responsiveness. The ... read more
SxS Shotgun 60E / 65E / 61E
SxS Shotgun 60E / 65E / 61E This functional Meisterstück is the collector’s piece among the shotguns. Special feature: sidelocks made in Suhl by Merkel combine precision engineering with the explosive power of the intricately made V-springs - gems of the gunmakers art. The pay-back with these steel-propelled masterpieces is ... read more
O/U Shotgun 303E
O/U Shotgun 303E 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 ... read more
O/U Combination gun B3
O/U Combination gun B3 Versatile and safe in practice: the B3 is a modern over-and-under combination rifle/shotgun of the MEM category with a double lock and manual cocking system. The tilted block breech, top sear levers and safety catches are Suhl quality products, and give this hunting gun a high ... read more
O/U Combination gun B4
O/U Combination gun B4 The B4 over-and-under combination rifle/shotgun combines precision with safety. Finely tuned triggers combined with a single box lock enable highprecision shooting. The single lock manual cocking system on the stock wrist allows the gun to be carried in a decocked status, and rapidly cocked when required. ... read more
O/U Combination Gun 313E
O/U Combination Gun 313E Merkel sidelock over-and-under guns leave many options open. The 12 and 20 calibre receivers can accept combination gun or double rifle barrel assemblies. Interchangeable barrel assemblies can also be installed retroactively. The exclusive features of 313E und 323E correspond to the over-and-under shotgun of this series. ... read more
Drilling 96K
Drilling 96K The basis Merkel drilling is built around the 96K three-lock system; this gun is the all-rounder in the small game hunting ground. The system is a technical delicacy, which makes drillings as elegant as they are efficient. The Blitz locks are controlled via the three-position cocking slide on ... read more
Double Rifle Drilling 961L
Double Rifle Drilling 961L The new development of a particularly slim drilling receiver (28 caliber) makes the current generation of Merkel drillings ever lighter and more elegant. One version of this light species is the double rifle drilling 961L, with a driven hunt trigger. The front trigger serves as a ... read more
Rifle Drilling 961LS
Rifle Drilling 961LS Merkel manufactures two special threeshot guns as uni-type drillings. Here an extra quick single trigger system comes into operation. The front trigger serves as a single trigger for the two upper rifle barrels of the rifle drilling or the two upper shotgun barrels of the shotgun drilling. ... read more
IWA 2020 cancelled
IWA 2020 cancelled Because of the continuing corona pandemic and its effects on the world economy, NürnbergMesse has decided not to hold the replacement date of IWA OutdoorClassics in September 2020.
120 Years Merkel: A brand redefines itself
120 Years Merkel: A brand redefines itself Exact to the day, Merkel celebrated its 120th birthday: The traditional company from Suhl was founded in September 1898 and has positioned itself as a supplier of premium hunting guns since the beginning. The jubilee program in Suhl consisted out of an official ... read more
VIP visit at the Merkel booth on the IWA
VIP visit at the Merkel booth on the IWA The Bavarian Home Secretary, Joachim Hermann, visits the Merkel IWA booth and listens to the explanation of the "Damaszener" jubilee rifle by Managing Director Olaf Sauer (right). The jubilee rifle is limited to a small series of 120 pieces; the serial number ... read more
IWA 2018: Highlight Helix Speedster
Highlights IWA 2018 Merkel engraver Karola Knoth elaborately interpreted the magic motives of "Hunting Magic Moments" onto the system of a Helix. Happy Winner: At a feast for the 120th anniversary of Merkel during the IWA, Manuel Matteos of Iberalia TV (Spain) has won ... read more
Searching for old Merkel guns
Searching for old Merkel guns This year Merkel is celebrating its 120th anniversary. For this, the Suhl Hunting rifle manufacturer is searching throughout Europe for the oldest listed Hunting rifle made by Merkel. The Head of Marketing, Jean Freyeisen, stated: “Our oldest gun goes back to 1925 and is presented at the Suhl ... read more
Visit us on the „Jagd & Hund“
Visit us on the „Jagd & Hund“ Jagd & Hund in Dortmund. From the 30.01. - 04.02.2018 Europe’s biggest hunting exhibition, the Jagd & Hund, takes place in Dortmund. Come visit us in Hall 6, booth H30 and get to know our products.
HELIX Custom
HELIX Custom Our hand-made and master-engraved hunting rifles, which are made to customers' orders in our manufacture are truly custom made. The core of the HELIX is, to adjust itself to the need of its owner: this philosophy is further applied in the artistic details. ... read more
SR1 Basic Suppressor
SR1 Basic Suppressor Exclusive sound protection concept for the semi-automatic rifle SR1 Basic: The barrel lengths of the SR1 Basic Suppressor for the use of suppressors are 500mm in the standard and 510mm in the magnum version – the barrels have no sights, but a M15x1 muzzle thread to mount ... read more