Merkel 313E
Merkel Jagd- und Sportwaffen · Rifle · In Production
Also known as: Merkel BBF 313, Merkel Bockbuechsflinte 313, Merkel 313E O/U Combination Gun
Overview
The Merkel 313E is a German over/under combination gun (Bockbuechsflinte) that pairs an upper smoothbore shotgun barrel with a lower rifled centerfire barrel on a break-open sidelock action. Handcrafted in Suhl with detachable sidelocks running quick V-springs, a Kersten double crossbolt and double underlug locking, it is offered with a 12/76 or 20/76 shotgun barrel over rifle chamberings from 6.5x57R and 7x65R through .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .30R Blaser, 8x57 IRS and 9.3x74R. The 60 cm barrels, double set trigger, walnut cheekpiece stock and English arabesque engraving make it a traditional all-round mixed-game hunting arm for both feathered and larger game.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3500 g (123.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1030 mm (40.55") |
| Barrel Length | 600 mm (23.62") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Set Trigger |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 810 m/s (2657 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3295 J (2430 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 150 m (164 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 7x65mm R · primary — also known as 7x65R, 7x65mmR
- 12 Gauge 3 Inch Magnum — also known as 12 ga 3", 12/76, 12 bore 76mm
- 9.3x74mm R — also known as 9.3x74R
- .308 Winchester — also known as 7.62x51mm, .308 Win
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Open Single Loading
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Cocking Indicators
- Features: Over Under Barrels, Combination Gun, Detachable Sidelocks, Kersten Double Crossbolt Locking, Double Underlug Locking, Double Trigger, Set Trigger, Cheekpiece Stock, Engraved Receiver, Scope Mount Rib, Ejectors
Variants
- Merkel Combination Gun B3 - Boxlock Hand Cocking
- Merkel Combination Gun B4 - Boxlock
Service history
Operators
- Civilian hunters
Production
Built to order in varying grades and engraving patterns at the Merkel works in Suhl
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Notes
Merkel lists the 313E with 60 cm barrels, an overall length of about 103 cm and a weight of roughly 3.5 kg; ejectors are an option and the wood grade starts at class 8. Specs vary with the chosen rifle caliber, shotgun bore and stock configuration. The current combination-gun range also includes the boxlock B3 (with a hand-cocking system) and B4 models.
Background
In the Central European hunting tradition the Bockbuechsflinte, or over/under combination gun, is prized as a single walking gun for a mixed day afield: the shotgun barrel takes birds on the wing while the rifled barrel handles roe deer or boar met on the same outing.