Manual

MERKEL

Over & Under Shotguns

SPECIAL NOTE:

Unlike most firearms, your Merkel shotgun is individually handcrafted by

skilled gun makers who have inherited and acquired their skills from genera-

tions of the master gun makers in Suhl, Germany. Upon assembly you will

notice that the working parts of your shotgun will have distinctive tight fit-

ting characteristics and may therefore, be somewhat difficult to open, close,

and lock the action.

These characteristics are typical of quality hand-fitted shotguns that are built

to the highest standards of precision machining. After initial firing of 100-

200 rounds the shotgun action will begin to work more smoothly and will be

easier to operate.

SERIAL NUMBER

The serial number of your Merkel Shotgun is engraved on the receiver and

the barrel. It is a good practice to record the serial number in a separate

ledger for future reference.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Merkel Over & Under shotguns are two barreled firearms with the barrels

aligned one over the other with the sighting rib positioned along the center

of the top barrel. Traditional models are typically equipped with two triggers

each of which correspond to its respective barrel. A single selective trigger

model is also available.

OPERATION OF SHOTGUN "SAFETY" MECHANISM

The shotgun safety mechanism is located on the tang of the receiver assem-

bly just in front of the buttstock on the top side (See figure 2). The shotgun

is in the "Safe" position when the safety is moved fully rearward and the let-

ter "S" appears on the receiver tang directly in front of the safety. In this

position sear engagement is blocked to prevent discharge under non-firing

conditions.