Manual

MERKEL

Side-by-Side Shotguns, Double Rifles and Drillings

SPECIAL NOTE:

Unlike most firearms, your Merkel firearm 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 firearm 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 firearms that are built

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

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

operate.

SERIAL NUMBER

The serial number of your Merkel Firearm 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.

SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUNS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Merkel side-by-side shotguns are two barreled firearms with the barrels

aligned along side each other with the sighting rib positioned between the

barrels. 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 firearm safety mechanism is located on the tang of the receiver assembly

just in front of the buttstock on the top side (See figure 2). Merkel Side-by-

Side Shotguns are equipped with Automatic Safeties, that is the safety is

engaged each time the breech is opened. The firearm is in the "Safe" position

when the safety is moved fully rearward and the letter "S" appears on the