Since 1924 – and probably for as long as hunters exist: the 303 is the over-and-under classic among the Merkel Meisterstücks. In 1932 this rifle cost around 1550 Reichsmarks; more than the Opel P4, which cost 1400 Reichsmarks at that time. No question about it: the 303 was and is a luxury product. Its functional principles and its appearance still correspond to the original idea of the perfect over-and-under gun – but the materials used and the performance of this gun have been constantly adapted to the current state of technology. Is there a better form of sustainability than being made to last for generations?

OVER AND UNDER SHOTGUN 303E:

sidelocks with V-springs and concealed leaver for tool-less detach form the receiver | Kersten cross bolt with double conventional bottom bite | double trigger with an excellent characteristic | front trigger articulated | optional selective single trigger | manual trigger safety with intercepting safety sear | hammer ejectors with V-springs | engraving English arabesquese | highly figured luxury grade walnut, pistol grip or English styled stock | handcrafted stocks to individual specifications | three-piece forearm for a slim line | optional pairs

Caliber: 12/76 and 20/76
Choke: 1/4-1/2 (steel-shot proofed), 1/4-3/4, 1/2-1/1
Barrel Length: 71 cm (cal. 12), 68 cm (cal. 20)
Overall Length: app. 114 cm (cal. 12), app. 111 cm (cal. 20)
Weight: app. 3,2 kg
Wood Class: basic wood class 7