Merkel 470NE mods

07 January 2011, 16:58

GDOG

Merkel 470NE mods

I just bought my first double, a Merkel 470NE.

I got a screaming deal on this bad boy, and of course as usual I wont bank these saved dollars, NOOO, that would be TOOO easy and smart. I don't seem to be happy unless I customize my weapons until I can't ever recover the investments made in them. It's a sickness.

I don't like the notched rear sight. I want to replace it or modify it to a shallow V. My initial thought is to have someone install the shallow V and then have the sight engraved with a line or V. Then inlay in gold. I was also thinking about having 470 N.E.engraved and inlayed in the center rib.

Another more functional choice might be a white front sight/white bead combo.

Looking for advice, ideas and thoughts from the double experts.

07 January 2011, 18:38

GarBy

JJ at Champlins did my Merkel a few years ago. Correct recoil pad, V rear sight like you speak of and a warthog ivory bead front sight. That was one double that was built like a tank and shot perfectly.....I miss it sometimes.

Gary
DRSS
NRA Lifer
DSC

07 January 2011, 19:04

ozhunter

The standard Recknagel (NECG) V sight will replace the notch type (also a Recknagel).

11 January 2011, 20:36

GDOG

Thanks guys. I spoke with JJ who offered several suggestions.

Any other thoughts are still appreciated.

11 January 2011, 22:43

ledvm

I think I am gonna put a ghost ring on mine and change the front blade to a small bead with flip-up ivory.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
J. Lane Easter, DVM

A born Texan has instilled in his system a mind-set of no retreat or no surrender. I wish everyone the world over had the dominating spirit that motivates Texans.– Billy Clayton, Speaker of the Texas House

No state commands such fierce pride and loyalty. Lesser mortals are pitied for their misfortune in not being born in Texas.— Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Texas in May, 1991.

14 January 2011, 08:20

jsalamon

quote:
Originally posted by GDOG:
I just bought my first double, a Merkel 470NE.

I got a screaming deal on this bad boy, and of course as usual I wont bank these saved dollars, NOOO, that would be TOOO easy and smart. I don't seem to be happy unless I customize my weapons until I can't ever recover the investments made in them. It's a sickness.

I don't like the notched rear sight. I want to replace it or modify it to a shallow V. My initial thought is to have someone install the shallow V and then have the sight engraved with a line or V. Then inlay in gold. I was also thinking about having 470 N.E.engraved and inlayed in the center rib.

Another more functional choice might be a white front sight/white bead combo.

Looking for advice, ideas and thoughts from the double experts.

If you don't mind me asking, were did you purchase your Merkel and what sort of pricing are they.

14 January 2011, 08:45

500N

It just occurred to me that the Aust Merkels came
with V Rear sights.

Maybe the US importer needs to ask for the same.

14 January 2011, 11:44

mouse93

For the last 2 years factory V rear come as a standard on African models:

Same goes for front bead:

So I guess rifle in question is older.

15 January 2011, 00:50

retreever

You dirty dog. Congratulations and great shooting.

Mike

16 January 2011, 06:53

GDOG

It could be an older model. I know it was auctioned this fall at an SCI dinner and is new, but I will check ppwk to determine build date if possible. It is surely different than your picture--mine has a square front sight(bead) and matching notched square rear---not shallow V.

16 January 2011, 07:00

GDOG

Mike,
I am afraid it was inevitable. I blame it completely on meeting you! My retirement has been in jeopardy ever since we met!

-G

16 January 2011, 16:27

Will

quote:
Originally posted by ledvm:
I think I am gonna put a ghost ring on mine and change the front blade to a small bead with flip-up ivory.

You can shoot (or maybe I can shoot) just as accurately or maybe better, since I can actually see it, with a big white bead.

-------------------------------
Will / Once you've been amongst them, there is no such thing as too much gun.
---------------------------------------
and, God Bless John Wayne. NRA Benefactor, GOA, NAGR
_________________________

"Elephant and Elephant Guns" $99 shipped.
“Hunting Africa's Dangerous Game" $20 shipped.

red.dirt.elephant@gmail.com
_________________________

If anything be of note, let it be he was once an elephant hunter, hoping to wind up where elephant hunters go.