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 was and is a luxury product. Its functional principles and its appearance still correspond to the original idea of the perfect over-and-under gun – but the materials used and the performance of this gun have been constantly adapted to the current state of technology. Is there a better form of sustainability than being made to last for generations?
Technical data
System
O/U shotgun / detachable sidelocks with hidden crank and sunburst pattern / Kersten locking mechanism with double underlug locking
Calibres
Shotgun calibre: 12/76 / 20/76
Chokes: 1/2-1/1
Optional: other calibres upon request / other choke combinations possible
Chokes: 1/2-1/1
Optional: other calibres upon request / other choke combinations possible
Trigger
Double trigger / polished triggers / Optional: further trigger options
Weight
approx. 3,2 kg
Length
Overall length 114 cm (Calibre 12, at 71 cm barrel length) / Overall length 111 cm (Calibre 20, at 68 cm barrel length)
Barrel
Ejectors
Optional: Spare barrels
Optional: Spare barrels
Stock
Pistol grip / with cheek piece / Synthetic butt plate / Custom stock / three-piece fore-end
Woodclasses: from 8
Woodclasses: from 8
Engravings
english arabesques medium sized arches
Optional: individualised, hand-made engravings
Optional: individualised, hand-made engravings
Mounts
to the accessories
to the gun overview