MERKEL model 203E SUHL bolt-action shotgun with stacked barrels with ventilated band, caliber 12, chambered 70, with extractor, double trigger, scroll-engraved rocker, partially checkered walnut stock with hard plastic buttplate, "FXH" number plate. Manufactured in 1965, sold by the arms manufacturer W. GLASER in ZURICK. Gun no. 62308. Barrel length 71 cm, weapon length 112 cm and stock length 34 cm. (wear to wood, tanning and buttplate). Sold in collaboration with Maître Mathieu SEMONT, auctioneer in ORLÉANS. Weapon classified in category "C" of decree no. 2018-542 of June 29, 2018, and subject to declaration. The purchaser MUST present his identity card and valid hunting permit or shooting license + SIA number + FINIADA file consultation. RGA : BA527

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