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Merkel 303E 12 Gauge Over/Under Sidelock

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Sidelock Merkel O/U with elaborate engraving.

Type: Shotgun

Action: Break-Action

Caliber: 12 Gauge 2.75-inch

Capacity: 2

Year introduced: 1980, Germany

Weight: 104 oz

Overall length: 44"

Status: Active

Intended use: hunting, collecting