A magnificent over-and-under double-barrelled rifle, Merkel in Suhl. Calibres x 35 R and x 57 R, no. 24444. Blued barrels with guilloched rib. Dovetailed folding sight, at the breech oak leaf decoration in gold inlay. Locks and frame with deep, high-quality engraving showing game sceneries in half-relief. The surrounding contours in gold. On the upper side monogrammed "AB". Gold-plated set triggers, slide safety. Beautifully grained walnut half stock with fine checkering. Richly chiselled iron furniture with gold inlay. Openworked trigger guard, pommel ,

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