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< 16ga. Guns ~ Merkel 1620 still in production?? |
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Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:30 am
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Joined: 12 Mar 2005
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Location: massachusetts
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Ray-citori wrote: |
What is that behind the trigger guard?
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The back of the trigger. |
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Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:34 am
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Joined: 12 Mar 2005
Posts: 6535
Location: massachusetts
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fn16ga wrote: |
Nice gun but its missing a trigger and 2 inches of barrels
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Info on the 40E states double triggers are standard. SST is optional. The site also lists a 1620EL. Price is $8295. Anyone got a spare $8K you can front me? |
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Sat Jan 06, 2018 2:16 pm
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Joined: 11 Dec 2017
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Location: Vermont
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Hopefully they are still being made. About ten years ago I saw my first one in llBean’s in Freeport Me. Fell in love instantly but even tho they had it in stock for a long time they wouldn’t budge on price. Bought another one elsewhere for almost a grand less. That one has a stock that matches perfectly the stock on my 20 ga Merkel.
The 20 ga has case colors, the 1620 coin finish. Just 2 days ago I took them to New England Custom to have the case colors removed and the receiver polished to match that of the 1620. They really gonna look slick!
That 1620 has become my favorite gun. It handles brilliantly and is deadly!
If only Merkels had articulated front triggers...
Frank |
_________________ Hung up on SxSs |
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Sat Jan 06, 2018 5:02 pm
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Joined: 30 Nov 2017
Posts: 18
Location: South Carolina
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Hello, Semi-new here. Nice site. Re: Merkel 1620EL, in my opinion it would be better to get an earlier model, say pre- 2013 as Merkel's production methods changed around that time. CNC machining, laser cut checkering and engraving that I believe is laser etched and then hand enhanced by an engraver.
I've owned a 1620EL for many years and purchased a hand-picked 147EL 20 gauge direct from Merkel in 2013 to complement it. Being accustomed to the 1620 the differences in manufacturing were evident. Beautiful gun but I never could get a connection with that gun. Sold it a year later and recently replaced it with a 1997 147E 20 gauge, purchased new, never assembled and stored since then. Old school Merkel and I won't be selling it! Just some thoughts.....Cheers! |
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Posted:
Sat Jan 13, 2018 8:44 pm
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Joined: 30 Nov 2017
Posts: 18
Location: South Carolina
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Mon Jan 15, 2018 6:12 am
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Joined: 19 Jan 2008
Posts: 682
Location: MAINE
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I was told the same .... no longer being made . I've already got mine .
Great gun , too bad . |
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Fri Jan 19, 2018 11:38 am
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Joined: 30 Nov 2017
Posts: 18
Location: South Carolina
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Fri Jan 19, 2018 11:40 am
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Joined: 30 Nov 2017
Posts: 18
Location: South Carolina
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Oh! Just saw it's listed here in the for sale section. Someone should grab it. |
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Fri Jan 19, 2018 2:10 pm
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Joined: 27 Jun 2012
Posts: 1115
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Straight stock, double trigger 1620 for sale over on SGW SXS for sale. Too many triggers and not enough POW for my preferences. |
_________________ An elderly gentleman, his faithful dogs, and a 16 ga SXS. All is right with the world. |
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Fri Jan 19, 2018 2:41 pm
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Joined: 22 Dec 2010
Posts: 83
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I happened to luck into a almost new 1620 recently with an English grip and single trigger for under $3000. This 1620 is the regular grade with the case colors. The previous owner had a pachmayr decelerator pad installed and the stock bent for a little cast for the right hand shooter. With the pad the gun weights 6lbs 7oz. I have the original butt plate with the gun if I want to switch back. The stock wasn't cut so it is around 15" LOP. What a slick gun, I would recommend one to anyone looking for a nice carrying 16 gauge that you can shoot any factory ammo through. |
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