Merkel SIDE-BY-SIDE RIFLE 161
This gun is the sidelock version of the 141 side-by-side rifle. It combines the typical characteristics of a timeless sidelock rifle with impressive
.png)
elegance and responsiveness. The refined transitions between steel and stock signalise a high proportion of handcraft. Again, short barrels are used, combined with a driven hunt sight and an a prepared base for swing mounts. The horizontal and vertical muzzle adjustment by means of slot wedges is the sort of handcrafted work of art that you can only find at Merkel.
Details
SIDE-BY-SIDE RIFLE 161: removeable V-spring sidelocks with intercepting sear | steel action | Greener-style cross bolt and double bottom bite | excellent double trigger with front set trigger | automatic trigger safety | optional with ejectors | pistol grip, cheek piece and hogback comb | rubber butt plate
Technical data
CALIBER: 7x65R, .30-06, .30R Blaser, 8x57IRS, 9,3x74R
BARREL LENGTH: 55 cm
OVERALL LENGTH: app. 97 cm
WEIGHT: app. 3,0 kg
WOOD CLASS: 5
