Does anyone have a Merkel 141 Light Frame double?

[Kevin Peacocke]

At the range yesterday a young trainee PH pitched up with a light little Merkel in 9.3x74R that handled and shot like a dream. I wouldn't mind getting one of these. Does anyone here have one that they can share a bit of information upon please?

 

[Tiger2001]

At the range yesterday a young trainee PH pitched up with a light little Merkel in 9.3x74R that handled and shot like a dream. I wouldn't mind getting one of these. Does anyone here have one that they can share a bit of information upon please?

I used to own one when I lived in the states, hunted scrub bull in Australia with a different one, and even here in Germany they are very difficult to find for sale. If you find one in good condition and at a good price, I would snap it up! They are great rifles.

 

[Excessexpress]

They are made on a 28Ga action and until recently had adjustable regulation. I believe they are now soldered.

There is also a sidelock version, the 161…

 

[Altitude sickness]

My Johann Fanzoj in 9.3 x74R was on a small frame also.

 

[BeeMaa]

My Johann Fanzoj in 9.3 x74R was on a small frame also.

Pictures please!

 

[Altitude sickness]

This is not mine but an example. Fanzoj are VERY expensive new. But do not hold their value so can be bought at a very good price used.

Fanzoj Round-Action double rifle - Johann Fanzoj

Fanzoj Round-Action double rifle - Austrian mechanical Excellence meets timeless Elegance. Johann Fanzoj´s elegant triggerplate round action rifle. - Johann Fanzoj

fanzoj.com

 

[Altitude sickness]

This may show the frame size of my previously owned Fanzoj

 

[SFRanger7GP]

I have one in 9.3x74R. It was my first double rifle and the only one I still have. I have taken quite a bit of game with it in the US as well as Africa.

Very handy and comfortable to carry and it hits with authority, on both sides. I tamed it considerably by adding a nice recoil pad. Very necessary addition in my opinion. Mine has the screws on the end for regulation which I have done. Not difficult if the instructions are followed to the letter and the barrels are allowed to completely cool between shot pairs.

Safe hunting

 

[franzfmdavis]

I have one in 9.3x74R. It was my first double rifle and the only one I still have. I have taken quite a bit of game with it in the US as well as Africa.


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Very handy and comfortable to carry and it hits with authority, on both sides. I tamed it considerably by adding a nice recoil pad. Very necessary addition in my opinion. Mine has the screws on the end for regulation which I have done. Not difficult if the instructions are followed to the letter and the barrels are allowed to completely cool between shot pairs.

Safe hunting

Great pictures! The one of the rifle against the Kudu has especially good balance and composition!

 

[Whit]

@Kevin Peacocke suggest strongly you examine the used rifle market in Germany & Belgium. So many 9.3x74R light frame DR’s, and very occasionally a Merkel 141 in that caliber.

 

[Matabele]

I don't have any first hand experience of a Merkel but I'm on the look for a 9.3 double myself. For the money I'm leaning towards a Krieghoff. However these videos may be of interest:

 

[Altitude sickness]

If anyone has need of a factory Merkel 140 AE box with owners manual. Pay the shipping and it’s yours.