Merkel Sidebyside Shotgun Instructions Manual

obstruction occurs, keep the firearm pointing in a safe direction and pro-
ceed as follows:
¥  Any ammunition should be removed.
¥  Insert a proper size cleaning rod (without a tip or brush) into the bore
from the muzzle and remove the obstruction. If the obstruction does not
readily dislodge, it may be necessary to lightly tap the handle end of the
cleaning rod. Do not attempt to remove an obstruction using blank
ammunition, or ammunition from which the projectile (or shot) has been
removed, or by any...

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Forearm Bracket
Forearm Latch  Barrel
Muzzle
Forearm Lug
Trigger(s)
Buttstock Hinge Pin Recess
Safety Top Lever
Figure 1-Parts IdentificationForearm Receiver Barrel Lugs
Hinge PinChamber 

MERKEL
Side-by-Side Shotguns, Double Rifles and Drillings
SPECIAL NOTE:
Unlike most firearms, your Merkel firearm is individually handcrafted by
skilled gun makers who have inherited and acquired their skills from genera-
tions of the master gun makers in Suhl, Germany. Upon assembly you will
notice that the working parts of your firearm will have distinctive tight fit-
ting characteristics and may, therefore, be somewhat difficult to open, close,
and lock the action.
These characteristics are typical of...

receiver tang directly in front of the safety. In this position sear engagement
is blocked to prevent discharge under non-firing conditions.
Figure 2 Side-by-Side Safety Mechanism
WARNING! SAFETIES ARE MECHANICAL DEVICES THAT MAY FAIL
OR MALFUNCTION LIKE ANY OTHER MECHANICAL DEVICE!
ALWAYS HANDLE THE SHOTGUN CAREFULLY AND DO NOT PER-
MIT THE SHOTGUN TO POINT IN AN UNSAFE DIRECTION!
ALWAYS TREAT THE SHOTGUN AS IF IT WERE LOADED AND
READY TO FIRE! ALWAYS OBSERVE SAFETY RULES WHEN HAN-
DLING THE SHOTGUN!...

DOUBLE TRIGGER SHOTGUNS
On firearm models equipped with two triggers, each trigger operates its
own barrel. The front trigger will fire the right barrel and the rear trigger
will fire the left barrel. Do not pull both triggers at the same time in
order to avoid excessive recoil or kick from simultaneous discharge of
both barrels.
SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER SHOTGUNS
Shotguns with single triggers are equipped with a cross-bolt barrel selec-
tor located on the upper portion of the trigger assembly (See figure...

barrel lugs are designed for gradual wear of locking surfaces and may
therefore exhibit tight fitting characteristics during initial use. The close
tolerances of these locking surfaces ensure that the breech of the firearm
remains tight throughout use.
When closing the breech of the action let the top lever move freely to
its locked (in line with the safety) position (see figure 4). Do not restrain
its travel with your thumb.
It is recommended that the top lever be indexed to the left with slight
finger...

When you close the breech of the action, let the top lever move freely to
its locked position. Do not restrain its travel with your thumb. It is rec-
ommended that the top lever be indexed to the left with slight pressure
to make sure that the bolt is fully closed. (See figure 4).
Figure 4-Closing the Breech
DOUBLERIFLES
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Merkel Double Rifles are two barreled firearms with the barrels aligned along
side each other with the sighting rib positioned between the barrels, and are...

Figure 5 - Double Rifle Safety Mechanism
WARNING! SAFETIES ARE MECHANICAL DEVICES THAT MAY FAIL
OR MALFUNCTION LIKE ANY OTHER MECHANICAL DEVICE!
ALWAYS HANDLE THE RIFLE CAREFULLY AND DO NOT PERMIT
THE RIFLE TO POINT IN AN UNSAFE DIRECTION! ALWAYS TREAT
THE RIFLE AS IF IT WERE LOADED AND READY TO FIRE! ALWAYS
OBSERVE SAFETY RULES WHEN HANDLING THE RIFLE!
THE SAFETY SHOULD ALWAYS BE IN THE  ÒSAFEÓ  POSITION
EXCEPT WHEN THE SHOOTER IS ACTUALLY FIRING THE GUN.
THE SAFETY SHOULD BE MOVED TO THE  ÒSAFEÓ...

DOUBLE TRIGGER OPERATIONS
Each trigger on the double rifle operates its own barrel. The front trigger
will fire the right barrel and the rear
trigger will fire the left barrel. Do not
pull both triggers at the same time in
order to avoid excessive recoil or kick
from simultaneous discharge of both
barrels.  The front trigger on some
models is a set trigger and can be set by
pushing the trigger forward.  NEVER
fire the rear trigger with the front trigger in the set position as both
barrels may fire...

matically, when the action is fully opened after firing. Be careful to posi-
tion the breech away from your face when unloading the firearm to
avoid being hit by ejected spent rounds.Ejectors are not available on
double rifles in .375H&H, .416 Rigby or .470 Nitro Express.
EXTRACTORS
Merkel Double Rifles not fitted with optional ejectors are fitted with extrac-
tors. When the action is opened on these models the fired cases are elevated
above the chamber for removal by hand.  All .375H&H, .416 Rigby or...