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Since the 14th century, craftsmen in the town of Shul, Germany, deep in the Thuringian Forest, have been known as the world's finest rifle makers.  Those who acquired hunting guns made by Suhl gunsmiths could be sure of their quality, dependability, accuracy and exceptional beauty.  Royal hunting parties made the richly ornamental Suhl guns the talk of the continent, while American settlers carried their trusty Suhl-made shotguns across the ocean into the New World.

In 1898, the Merkel brothers founded a factory in Suhl that was the first to industrially manufacture over-and-under guns.  The Merkel factory grew rapidly and in 1914 the production line introduced side-by-side shotguns.  The reputation of Merkel guns circulated quickly throughout Germany and then throughout the world.  Today, these classic side-by-sides and over-and-unders rank among the most desired firearms in the Western world.  Many Merkel owners still use guns made in the 1920's and '30's and treasure them as highly valued collectables.

Merkel.......Legendary Quality........Legendary Value.........Legendary Shotguns.

For more information, including other guns we provide please visit the manufactures website directly at
www.merkel-waffen.de