MERKEL K3 JAGD STUTZEN 7MM-08 Z3 SWAROVSKI 3X10-42 4A

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The formal details from Merkel...
The single barrel rifle is a special gun. Aficionados value its optimised shot performance to weight ratio. A special form of single-barrel rifle, the Stutzen, is mainly found in Alpine regions. The K3 single shot Stutzen is a variation on the K class, which combines the short rifle with the full barrel stock forearm. Lovers of this special gun appreciate its handiness in practice – when stalking, in the raised hide and also in transport. The K3 Stutzen combines impressive shortness with efficient gun technology.

MEM single shot rifles of the Merkel K class have gained a special reputation for distance shooting among precision marksmen. These single barrel guns are predestined for hunting in mountainous regions and for stalking. They combine easy-to-handle size with low weight - ideal prerequisites for this physically demanding type of hunting.

The K class locks with a typical MEM technology, which the Suhl gunmaker Franz Jäger patented in 1906, and which since then is considered one of the most rugged breech for single shot rifles. A steel block catches into a keyway of the barrel and locks it - the steel on steel principle applies. The tilted block breech allows a light duralumin receiver to be used, which enhances the responsiveness of the light-weight K3.

The finely tuned trigger with perfectly adjustable trigger weight is a further indication that this gun class is designed for the precision shot; as does the simple but exactly repeatable Suhl tilt-up mount. Although technically innovative, the form of this hunting gun draws on the traditional Suhl style. The stock has the Merkel curvature; the side plates are inlayed in a prism and fastened with engraved screws.


The personal take is this.
I bought this as a rifle for my grand daughter. My thoughts were that I'd still be kicking around when she was big enough to hunt and this light, short rifle would be perfect. Well it's light. I am particularly fond of European rifles with engraved American game animals.
Kind of like an engraved winchester with an oryx.
My revelation is that I don't think that any young person is going to appreciate the recoil. Even with 129s it's going to be a bit much.
Secondly, I'm going to ensure she hunts with suppressors. I don't want her to suffer my fate of tinnitus.
I've fired 12 rounds through this rifle.
4 Norma 160 Tipstrikes and 8 Hornady american whitetails.
Scope absolutely returns to zero and rifle is absolutely a sub MOA shooter.
The sling is from Andy's Leather. Andy is a personal friend and made this one specifically for the rifle as a special request. I won't live long enough to break the leather in.
Price is $3500 shipped conus for the package.
If you don't want the scope $ 2800.
I do not have the original paperwork or box's. Rifle will ship fedex insured in a hard case.
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The formal details from Merkel...
The single barrel rifle is a special gun. Aficionados value its optimised shot performance to weight ratio. A special form of single-barrel rifle, the Stutzen, is mainly found in Alpine regions. The K3 single shot Stutzen is a variation on the K class, which combines the short rifle with the full barrel stock forearm. Lovers of this special gun appreciate its handiness in practice – when stalking, in the raised hide and also in transport. The K3 Stutzen combines impressive shortness with efficient gun technology.

MEM single shot rifles of the Merkel K class have gained a special reputation for distance shooting among precision marksmen. These single barrel guns are predestined for hunting in mountainous regions and for stalking. They combine easy-to-handle size with low weight - ideal prerequisites for this physically demanding type of hunting.

The K class locks with a typical MEM technology, which the Suhl gunmaker Franz Jäger patented in 1906, and which since then is considered one of the most rugged breech for single shot rifles. A steel block catches into a keyway of the barrel and locks it - the steel on steel principle applies. The tilted block breech allows a light duralumin receiver to be used, which enhances the responsiveness of the light-weight K3.

The finely tuned trigger with perfectly adjustable trigger weight is a further indication that this gun class is designed for the precision shot; as does the simple but exactly repeatable Suhl tilt-up mount. Although technically innovative, the form of this hunting gun draws on the traditional Suhl style. The stock has the Merkel curvature; the side plates are inlayed in a prism and fastened with engraved screws.


The personal take is this.
I bought this as a rifle for my grand daughter. My thoughts were that I'd still be kicking around when she was big enough to hunt and this light, short rifle would be perfect. Well it's light. I am particularly fond of European rifles with engraved American game animals.
Kind of like an engraved winchester with an oryx.
My revelation is that I don't think that any young person is going to appreciate the recoil. Even with 129s it's going to be a bit much.
Secondly, I'm going to ensure she hunts with suppressors. I don't want her to suffer my fate of tinnitus.
I've fired 12 rounds through this rifle.
4 Norma 160 Tipstrikes and 8 Hornady american whitetails.
Scope absolutely returns to zero and rifle is absolutely a sub MOA shooter.
The sling is from Andy's Leather. Andy is a personal friend and made this one specifically for the rifle as a special request. I won't live long enough to break the leather in.
Price is $3500 shipped conus for the package.
If you don't want the scope $ 2800.
I do not have the original paperwork or box's. Rifle will ship fedex insured in a hard case.View attachment 652042View attachment 652043View attachment 652044


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Very sweet single shot, great deer rifle!
 
These are great rifles. Mama has one in 7x57R and I have one in 30-06. Every load (factory and home loads) we have shot through them is sub-MOA.

Safe shooting
 
What kind of rifle mount is that. I have a k3 but the rings that came with mine are different. I’ve been wanting to find others that are compatable with this rifle
 
My K3 has the exact same mount. It was set up that way by the former Merkel USA dealer in Alabama. Mama's K1 has a different mount system. I believe it is Recknagel.

I can't believe this rifle is still here.

Safe shooting
 

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