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MERKEL

In 2022, T&G became the sole U.S. importer for Merkel boxlock and sidelock double guns. While they offer a variety of imported guns, they mainly sell by custom order only. Please contact the importer directly for more information, including options, pricing, and U.S. availability.
Current trademark manufactured by Suhler Jagd-und Sportwaffen GmbH in Suhl, Germany since 1898. Currently imported beginning 2022 by T&G German Gun Imports, located in Mobile, AL. Previously imported and distributed from 2010-2022 by Steyr Arms (Steyr Arms USA), Inc., located in Bessemer, AL (previously located in Trussville, AL until 2013). Previously imported and distributed from 2005-2010 by Merkel USA, located in Trussville, AL. Previously imported during 2004 by Heckler & Koch, located in Sterling, VA, and by GSI located in Trussville, AL circa 1992-2003. Previously imported until 1992 by Armes De Chasse located in Chadds Ford, PA. Merkel USA was aquired by Steyr Arms during 2009.
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MERKEL Firearms Models

MERKEL O/U MODEL Image

MERKEL O/U MODEL

12, 16, or 20 ga. (2 3/4 in. chamber) over 5.6x50R, 5.6x52R, 6.5x55mm, 6.5x57R, 7x57R, 7x65R, 8x57JRS, 9.3x74R, .22 Hornet (disc. 1997), .222 Rem., .243 Win., .30-06, .308 Win., or .375 H&H (disc. 1994) cal., 25.6 in. barrels, various c...

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MERKEL MODEL 96K

choice of 12, 16 (disc. 2005), or 20 ga., with the rifle barrel being bored in most popular U.S. and metric cals. between .22 Hornet and 9.3x74R (current standard cals. are .30-06 or 9.3x74R), 23.6 in. barrels, extractors, DT, current model...

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MERKEL MHR 16

.243 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor (disc.), 6.5x55SE, .270 Win., .308 Win., .30-06, 9.3x62, .300 Win. Mag., or 7mm Rem. Mag. cal., repeater, steel action, hunting and target configuration, 22 or 24 (disc. 2019) in. barrel, 4 grooves, 2 or 3 shot deta...

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MERKEL SR1

.223 Rem. (new 2013), .30-06, .308 Win., .300 Win. Mag., 9.3x62, 7x64 (European only), or 8x57 (European only) cal., 19.7 or 20.8 (.300 Win. Mag. cal. only) in. free floating precision barrel, gas operated, 2 or 5 shot mag., solid rotary bo...

MERKEL MODEL K3 JAGD (K1 JAGD) STALKING RIFLE Image

MERKEL MODEL K3 JAGD (K1 JAGD) STALKING RIFLE

available in 11 cals. between .243 Win.-9.3x74R, Franz Jaeger break open action, cocking/uncocking slide type safety, matte silver receiver, adj. trigger pull, 23.6 or 25.6 (Wby. Mag. cals. only, disc. 2019) in. barrel, pistol grip w/cheekp...

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MERKEL MODEL 100

12, 16, or 20 ga., various barrel lengths and chokes, boxlock, Greener crossbolt, double triggers, extractors, checkered pistol grip or English style stock, pre-WWII.

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MERKEL MODEL 200E BOXLOCK

12, 16, or 20 ga., case hardened scalloped boxlock action with minor scroll engraving, 26 (disc.), 26 3/4, or 28 in. barrels, checkered European walnut stock and forearm, ejectors, SST or DT, pistol grip or English style stock, solid rib, 6...

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MERKEL MODEL 126E

12, 16, or 20 ga., similar action as the Model 127, except features game scene and other engraving patterns, H&H style system ejectors, pre-WWII mfg.

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MERKEL MODEL 8

12, 16 (disc.), or 20 ga., case hardened scalloped boxlock action with light engraving, Greener crossbolt with chopper lump extension, extractors, SST (current) or DT, standard walnut with checkering, pistol grip or English style stock, sli...

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MERKEL MODEL 47LSC SxS SPORTING CLAYS

12 ga. only, features Anson & Deeley boxlock action with scroll engraved case hardened receiver, 28 in. barrels with Briley screw-in chokes, H&H style ejectors, SST adj. for length of pull, select grade checkered walnut stock with p...

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MERKEL ANSON

12, 16, or 20 ga., calibers 7x57R, 8x57JR, and 9.3x74R cals. most common, others noted, usually 2 shotguns over rifle, although 2 rifles over shotgun have been noted, 25.6 in. or 21.6 in. barrels, boxlock, Anson & Deeley system, extract...

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MERKEL MODEL 190

various cals., Mauser M-98 system, checkered walnut stock and extended forend, values depend on caliber and action size. Disc. pre-WWII.

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MERKEL MODEL 127E

12, 16, or 20 ga., various barrel lengths and chokes, H&H style hand detachable sidelocks, auto ejectors, double triggers, pistol or English style stock, elaborate scroll engraving only, this is a best grade gun, pre-WWII mfg.

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MERKEL MODEL 40E

12, 16 (mfg. 2019 only), 20, or 28 ga., coin finished scalloped boxlock action with Anson & Deeley locks, 28 in. blue barrels, IC/MOD, 3 in chambers, ejectors, ST or DT, walnut checkered English or pistol grip buttstock w/cheekpiece, au...

MERKEL MODEL 200SC O/U SPORTING CLAYS Image

MERKEL MODEL 200SC O/U SPORTING CLAYS

12 ga. only, 3 in. chambers, 30 in. VR fixed choke barrels with lengthened forcing cones, Kersten double crossbolt lock, color case hardened receiver, Blitz action, SST, fitted luggage case. Imported 1995-96.

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MERKEL MODEL 961L

20 ga. only over .30-06 or 9.3x74R cal., drilling, similar to Model 96K, except does not have tang mounted cocking slide, 21.6 in. barrels, standard engraving is Arabesque scroll. Importation began 2008-2014.

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MERKEL MODEL KR1 PREMIUM

.243 Win., .270 Win., .30-06, 7mm-08 Rem., .308 Win., 7mm Rem. Mag., .300 Win. Mag., .270 WSM, or .300 WSM cal., modular design allows changing a different cal. barrel, short lock and bolt movement, 3-position safety, 2 or 3 shot detachable...

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MERKEL MODEL 128E

12, 16, or 20 ga., scalloped Anson & Deeley action featuring engine turned removable locks and hinged floorplate, DT, H&H system ejectors, elaborate scroll and game scene engraving (including scroll work on barrels), deluxe checkere...

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MERKEL MODEL 47E

12, 16 (disc. 2001), or 20 ga., case hardened scalloped boxlock action with chopper lump extension and Greener crossbolt, 26 (disc.), 26 3/4, or 28 in. barrels with fixed chokes, SST (current) or DT, ejectors, deluxe checkered walnut, pisto...

MERKEL MODEL K-2/K-4 STALKING RIFLE Image

MERKEL MODEL K-2/K-4 STALKING RIFLE

.243 Win., .270 Win., 7x57R, .308 Win., .30-06, 7mm Rem. Mag., .300 Win. Mag., or 9.3x74R cal., Franz Jaeger single shot break open action, cocking/uncocking slide safety, octagon barrel, submodels vary in type and amount of engraving, incl...

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MERKEL MODEL 2000CL

12, 20, or 28 ga., 28 in. barrels with fixed IC/M chokes, Kersten double crossbolt lock, scroll engraved case hardened receiver, scalloped boxlock frame, modified Anson & Deeley boxlock action, selectable ejectors, round knob, SST, high...

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MERKEL MODEL 130

12, 16, or 20 ga., various barrel lengths and chokes, Anson & Deeley action with false sideplates, boxlock, auto ejectors, English style or pistol grip stock, elaborate game scenes and Arabesque engraving, pre-WWII mfg.

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Merkel Model KR1 Premium Weimar Luxury

.243 Win., .270 Win., .30-06, 7mm-08, .308 Win., 7mm Rem. Mag., .300 Win. Mag., .270 WSM, or .300 WSM cal., similar to KR1 Premium, except has deep relief hand engraved hunting scenes on silver-grey receiver, high grade stock with rosewood ...

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MERKEL MODEL 47SL

12, 16 (disc. 2001), 20, 28 (disc.) ga., or .410 (disc.) bore, coin finished sidelock action with scroll engraving, Greener crossbolt, ST (current) or DT, deluxe walnut stock (with cheekpiece) and forearm, sling swivels (disc. 1992). Import...

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MERKEL MODEL RX HELIX

various cals. between .222 Rem.-.300 Win. Mag., takedown, straight pull bolt, 22 in. cold hammer forged carbon steel barrel, features a Helical breech with six locking lugs, detachable box mag., SST, fiber optic dot iron front and rear sigh...

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MERKEL MODEL 2000EL

12, 20, 28 (new 1999) ga. or .410 bore (new 2004), Kersten double crossbolt lock, scroll engraved, silver receiver, modified Anson & Deeley boxlock action, 26 or 28 in. fixed choke barrels, ejectors, ST or DT, select checkered walnut wi...

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Merkel Model Helix Explorer

various cals. between .222 Rem.-.300 Win. Mag., takedown, straight pull bolt, 22 in. cold hammer forged carbon steel barrel, features a Helical breech with six locking lugs, detachable box mag., SST, fiber optic dot iron front and rear sigh...

MERKEL B3 JAGD O/U BOXLOCK Image

MERKEL B3 JAGD O/U BOXLOCK

.30-06 or 9.3x74R cal., boxlock action, 21.6 in. barrels, checkered walnut pistol grip stock and forearm, single trigger, standard Jagd configuration or deluxe with extra engraving. Imported 2007-2014.

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MERKEL MODEL 122

12, 16, or 20 ga., Anson & Deeley boxlock action with silver greyed false sideplates, H&H ejectors, SST or DT, fine hunting scenes with Arabesque engraving, pistol grip or English style stock. Imported 1993-99.

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MERKEL SxS MODEL

similar gauges and cals. to O/U Combination Gun, boxlock models included 8EI and 9EI, 10EI is a sidelock, boxlock models ranged in MSRs from $5,500-$7,000 and the Model 10EI MSR was $9,500. Importation disc. 1990.

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MERKEL MODEL 180

various cals., with (Model 180E) or w/o ejector, double triggers, checkered walnut stock and extended forend, values depend on caliber and action size. Disc. pre-WWII.

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MERKEL MODEL 200

12, 16, 20, 24, 28, or 32 ga., ribbed barrels in various lengths, Kersten double crossbolt, scalloped frame, boxlock, double triggers, extractors, cocking indicators, either pistol grip or English style checkered stock.

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MERKEL MODEL 2001EL (201E)

12, 16 (disc. 1997), 20, 28 (new 1995) ga., or .410 bore (mfg. 2004-2005), 26 3/4 (20 ga. only, disc. 2014), 28, or 30 (12 ga. only, disc. 2014) in. barrels, SK/IC or IC/M fixed chokes, coin finished action with light game scene engraving, ...

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MERKEL MODEL 122E

12, 16, or 20 ga., coin finished boxlock action with Greener crossbolt and chopper lump extension, cocking indicators, ejectors, DTs, deluxe game scene engraving. Importation disc. 1991.

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Merkel Model 128

various cals., scalloped Anson & Deeley action, deluxe checkered walnut stock and forearm, engine turned removable locks and hinged floorplate, elaborate scroll and game scene engraving (on barrels), pre-WWII mfg.

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Merkel Model 2001EL Sporter

12, 20 (disc. 2021), or 28 (disc.) ga., 28 (disc.) or 30 in. barrels, SK/IC (disc.) or IC/M chokes, coin finished action with light game scene engraving. Imported by Steyr Arms USA 1999-2022.

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MERKEL MODEL 147

12, 16, 20, or 28 (new 1995, 147E only) ga., 26 3/4 or 28 in. barrels, Anson & Deeley boxlock, any choke, SST (current) or DT, extractors, straight or pistol grip stock, hunting scene engraved. Disc. 1998, some inventory remained until ...

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Merkel Model 132

various cals., boxlock action with triple Greener crossbolt system, barrels manufactured from Bohler steel, extractors (Model 132) or H&H system ejectors (Model 132E), DT, premium checkered walnut stock and forearm, triple Greener cross...

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Merkel Model 147EL

12 or 20 (disc. 2021) ga., 26 3/4 (disc.) or 28 in. barrels, fixed choke, Anson & Deeley boxlock, IC/MOD choke, ejectors, ST or DT, straight or pistol grip stock, basic wood Class 6 or luxury wood upgrade, hand engraved game scene, appr...

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Merkel Model 140-2

.375 H&H, .416 Rigby, .450-400 NE (new 2015), .470 NE, or .500 NE (new 2006) cal., Anson & Deeley boxlock action, 23.6 in. barrel, double triggers, pistol grip stock, scroll or game scene engraved silver grey receiver and positive e...

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MERKEL MODEL 2002EL (202E)

similar to Model 201E/2001EL, except has fine hunting scenes with Arabesque engraving on silver false sideplates, 3 piece forearm, choice of pistol grip or English straight grip stock, includes fitted luggage case. Imported 1993-2003.

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Merkel Model 147EL Sporter

12 or 20 ga., Anson & Deeley boxlock, 30 in. barrels with skeet chokes, SST or DT, ejectors, straight or pistol grip stock, luxury wood upgrade. Limited importation 2006, reintroduced 2008-2012.

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Merkel Model 140-2.1

.375 H&H, .416 Rigby, .470 NE, or .500 NE (new 2006) cal., similar configuration to Model 140-2, with or w/o ejectors, Africa game scene engraving. Imported 2000-2021.

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MERKEL MODEL 203E SIDELOCK

12, 16 (disc. 1997), or 20 ga. (24, 28, and 32 gauges were once available but are now disc.), 26 (disc.), 26 3/4, or 28 in. barrels, VR, H&H ejectors, SST (current) or DT, elaborate scroll engraving on coin finished receiver, sidelock s...

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MERKEL MODEL 147SL

12, 16 (disc. 2001), 20, 28 (disc. 2003) ga., or .410 bore (mfg. 1992 only), coin finished sidelock action with Greener crossbolt and chopper lump extension, 25 1/2 (disc.), 26 (disc.), 26 3/4, or 28 in. fixed choke barrels, ejectors, ST (c...

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Merkel Model 141-1

.30-06, .308 Win. (disc.), 7x57R (new 2007), or 9.3x74R cal., Greener crossbolt Anson & Deeley boxlock action with double underbarrel locking lugs, petite frame, 21.6 in. barrels, scroll engraved silver grey finish, ejectors, DT, deluxe...

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MERKEL MODEL 247SL

12, 16 (disc. 2001), 20, or 28 ga., similar to Model 147SL, except has deluxe scroll engraving. Importation disc. 1991, resumed 1993-2003.

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Merkel Model 141-1.1 Engraved

.30-06, .308 Win. (disc.), 7x57R (new 2007), or 9.3x74R cal., similar to Model 141-1, except has hunting scene engraving and single non-selective trigger. Imported 2004-2021.

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MERKEL MODEL 300

12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32 ga. or .410 bore, various lengths and choke ribbed barrels, Merkel-Anson boxlock, Kersten double crossbolt, two underlugs, scalloped frame, either English or pistol grip style stock, cocking indicators, pre-WWII.

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MERKEL MODEL 280 PETITE FRAME

28 ga., Anson & Deeley boxlock action with Greener crossbolt and double under barrel locking lugs, 28 in. barrels bored IC/M, case hardened receiver, H&H ejectors, single or double trigger, English or pistol grip stock, scroll engra...

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Merkel Model 150-1

Anson & Deeley boxlock action with cocking indicators and sideplates, double triggers, silver grayed receiver with Arabesque engraving. Imported 1994-98.