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Model 140
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The Model 140 is a self cocking, Anson & Deeley boxlock with cocking indicators, side clips and receiver ledge. Greener crossbolt with double under barrel locking lugs. Double trigger with the option to have the front trigger as a set trigger. Also, a single, non-selective trigger is available on special order and at extra cost. Automatic tang-mounted sliding safety. Case ejection through split cartridge slide or Holland & Holland ejector for rimless cartridges with extractor claw. Ejectors available at extra cost. Barrel Length 600mm (23.6") and weight approximately 3.5kg (7.7lb). Classic English-style pistol-grip oil-finished walnut stock (Hogsback available on request). Receiver is colour case hardened and hand engraved in Arabesque pattern with higher grades of engraving available at extra cost.

Imported into Australia in 7x65R, .308Win, .30/06, .30 Blaser, 8x57IRS and 9.3x74R.

This is a real hunting rifle for most of North America, and all of North America's game, with one or more of the cartridges it is chambered for! This is the Merkel 140, with QD scope mounts. I have one of these, and it has become my favorite double rifle under .400 cal. Habitually, this is the rifle I grab when heading out the door for deer bear, elk, moose or bear. It ain't bad for pot shooting varmints either. IMO, this is the best rifle for a guy who has never owned a double rifle, unless he is about to go on a DGR safari. The rifle chambered for the 9.3X74R is OK for DGR, but should only beused by some one with some experience with dangerous game bigger than the Cats!

What is the price?

Have to ALMOST agree with MacD37. I have a new Merkel 141 in 8x57IRS that is basically the same rifle I suppose on a smaller frame. Mine has 22" barrels with a flourescent red front soght blade and the dovetail scope base is a blank but the rear base appears to be the same. Mine has single non-selective trigger and ejectors and a hogback stock.I will say that it is the nicest,handiest double I have ever owned. It even beats the 9.3x74r Chapuis I had. Price was even better $4000 new in box.

Mac, is there any way to get TWO triggers on one of those?

Keith

Most of the Merkel 140 and 141's I have seen had two triggers.

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Originally posted by Hog Killer:
Mac, is there any way to get TWO triggers on one of those?

Keith

Keith, they come standard with two triggers. The single trigger is an option. It also comes with ejectors as well. Mine is the 140E, and is built on the 20 ga size frame, and weighs 8.3 poiunds. I don't know what the price is today, but I paid $4725 including shipping, and fitted Leather luggage case,for mine five yrs ago!

The new ones are the 141, and comes with single trigger option as well, but is standard with extractors, with ejectors as an option. It has fiber optic sights, and has shorter barrels, and weighs much less, and is built on a 28 ga size frame. the prices for the new one seems a lot lower at around $4K. I handled Brian1's at the DRSS shoot/hunt, and it is real nicely done up. Both are bargains, and both are well made, and servicable but I prefere the heavier of the two. However mine is chambered for 9.3X74R, and the extra weight dampens the recoil, and allows quicker recovery time for the second shot.

Where does one acquire one of these?

Thank,

WHM

Try www.gsifirearms.com They may send you to a dealer that has some in stock! Others here may know of dealers in your area as well!

the model 141 has a list price of about $7,100

kebco had some at a super price of $4,600

the best comment i heard regarding the 141 (28 ga frame ) versus the 140 (20 ga frame ) was that the 141 sells itself.....

this is the current production model. model 140 are no longer made as far as i know.

The 140 (20ga frame) is still being made for those that prefer a heavier frame. The 140 uses a wedge for regulation and the 141 is adjustable by the user. As far as I know the 141 is the only SXS that is easily re-regulated is the user changes loads.

Kebco: Krieghoff SxS is adjustable too.

The Baikal and Blazer are adjustable as well.

Thanks, learned something new today

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Originally posted by Kebco:
The 140 (20ga frame) is still being made for those that prefer a heavier frame. The 140 uses a wedge for regulation and the 141 is adjustable by the user. As far as I know the 141 is the only SXS that is easily re-regulated is the user changes loads.

Kebco, are the barrels the same length on both?

The 141's I have seen have barrels that are shorter by about 2" than the 140's. I have been told Merkel does offer the 141's with longer barrels but I have never seen one.

My 141 is NOT adjustable for regulation. The barrels are soldered with wedge as normal. It is an 8x57IRS and is new from Merkel. Price was $4000. My dealer was offered 2 by Merkel.

Zimbabwe's 141 is the exception to the rule and the only 141 I have heard of the was not adjustable. That may be why it was much cheaper than most, you sure can not find a new Merkel for $4000 on a regular basis.

All I can say is 2 were sold in Tucson for $3995 and MERKEL/GSI didn't seem to think it was unusual when I talked to them about mounts. I took it these were left over European market guns and not normally sold here.

Who know, I have never seen that configuration in Europe and have never seen it cataloged.