Valuing A Merkel Double Rifle In 2024

[SpringbokJG]

I ended up inheriting a Merkel 140AE, DA 470NE in the A4707XX S/N range a few years ago. Having more or less just lovingly oiled it for the last nine years I’ve considered selling it (my interest in Africa is more historical/linguistic than sporting)- but haven’t found one of a similar grade to get a ballpark value estimate. Most of what I’ve seen are either significantly higher or lower grades on Gunbroker, Rock Island, etc. Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you

 

[Rare Breed]

All depends on bore shape, tightness. I would value having owned one $10-$12,000

 

[SpringbokJG]

All depends on bore shape, tightness. I would value having owned one $10-$12,000

Thank you, I’ll most likely be posting it up in the forum classifieds this week.

 

[Mtn_Infantry]

Your serial number range isn't too far off from the one I sold a couple weeks ago. Your gun is slightly older. Is your gun CCH or the coin finish receiver? What's the wood look like? Is it cased or uncased.

 

[SpringbokJG]

It’s an engraved receiver with an African game scene, would call it coin finished.There’s no factory case just a Merkel box. I’m really terrible at grading wood, but I’m guessing it’s a step or two above the plainest wood.

 

[Mtn_Infantry]

You should be able to compare it to the wood I posted on the sale. Your engraved game scene might be worth more to the right person as well.

 

[Rare Breed]

If your rifle is as @Mtn_Infantry suggests I would price at his rifle price which I believe was at my top range price recommendation. As long as I have known @Mtn_Infantry I have never found him to be wrong