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Merkel B3E Double Rifle .500 NE 23-inch

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Merkel B3E over/under in .500 NE—the most powerful Merkel O/U double rifle, for hunters who require maximum stopping power in a stacked-barrel design.

Type: Rifle

Action: Over-Under

Caliber: .500 Nitro Express

Capacity: 2

Year introduced: 2005, Germany

Weight: 204 oz

Overall length: 40"

Status: Active

Intended use: Dangerous Game