Merkel 201E — double-barrel shotgun, caliber 12/70 (Suhl / 1970) WHB244

Merkel 201E — Over-and-under shotgun, cal. 12/70 (Suhl / 1970)Short descriptionWell-preserved Merkel over-and-under shotgun, presumably model 201E. Solid production model with double Kersten lock, double trigger, and ejectors — a robust hunting weapon from Suhl production, ideal for collectors or practical hunters. Technical dataCaliber: 12/70Barrel length: 67 cmTotal length (including rubber butt cap): 110 cmStock length (length to trigger guard): 38 cmMuzzle dimensions / Choke: measured top 18.00 mm (approximately Modified, ≈ 0.53 mm constriction), bottom 18.10 mm (approximately Modified / at the transition to Improved Cylinder, ≈ 0.43 mm constriction).Lock: Double Kersten (double barrel hooks)Ejection: Ejectors (automatic)Safety: Standard sliding safetySignal pins: presentFront sight: Plastic front sight with yellow-green plastic insert (not original, retrofitted)Proof: Suhl, May 1970 (Nitro); reproof Mellrichstadt, Feb. 1989 ConditionGeneral condition: good, used — visibly handled.Corrosion: no rust, metallic parts clean.Mechanics: closes absolutely tight, no rattling, triggers and ejectors functional.Barrel & muzzle: Choke dimensions as stated above; internal barrel condition clean and bright.Wood: signs of use present, but no cracks or breaks at critical points — a common weak point of many production years, the upper parts of the fore-end are intact here.The shotgun has been used but well cared for and is fully functional. Special features / advantagesSolid Suhl craftsmanship quality with the typical robust Merkel design.Ejectors + signal pins — practical in field operations.Boxlock design (no side plates) → maintenance-friendly and robust.Pleasant balance and tight closure — no play in the action. Historical note (short & appealing)Merkel from Suhl has stood for careful manufacturing of hunting weapons for decades and enjoys an excellent reputation among hunters and collectors. The 200E offered here combines classic, proven mechanics with the practicality of a production over-and-under shotgun — exactly what many practitioners and lovers of traditional Suhl quality are looking for. Sale only to EWB, errors excepted. The pictures are part of the description.