Look what followed me home today

wvfred

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It's a Bernhard Merkel 8x57jr double with ejectors and side clips. A bolted safety and very nice engraving only 7.5lb.I can't wait to take it out for whitetails this fall.
 
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Congrats on the new add!
 
Wow.....very nice!!! I wish I could get one of those to follow me home.......without coaxing it with lots of money.
 
Nice looking gun. The 8 X 57 is very close to a 30-06 and we all know how effective they are on deer. Enjoy your new toy.
 
@wvfred, a good looking double rifle. Could you perhaps share a picture of the name? I have not heard of many Merkel’s with something else than “Gebrüder” in front of it. It looks very finely made.
 

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I didn't see your request re: ship co’s. My last shipment was 2023. Quotes from SBS Logistics ($1,198), Badger Cargo ($1,184 - used them) & AHG Trophy Shippers ($1,746). AHG owner's an asshole so wouldn't have used him anyway. Eastern Cape - Houston, TX, so your mileage may vary. NEVER use Karl Human Taxidermy aka Wild Africa Taxidermy on Eastern Cape. Trophies arrived shattered with no padding/packing material.
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