Merkel 140 AE .450-400 3” Nitro Express

Merkel 140 AE .450-400 3” Nitro Express ( 400 Jefferey)

Built in approx. 2015. Boxlock, Ejector, Double triggers. 60cm ( approx.24”) barrels, regulated for Hornady Ammunition
Recknagel / ERA swing off Quick Detach/Attach scope mount & factory fitted bases, with 30mm low rings.
C/W one box Hornady ammo, 300 empty cases, 500 premium hunting bullets, Hornady 2 piece die set, shell holder, & case trimmer pilot

Karl Kaps 1-4X22 mm, (German #1 3-post reticle, FFP) Scope not included in price, but available for sale
Details of Ammunition and reloading package:
most are new unfired cartridge cases are prepped and primed with Fed 215 primers. About 100 cases are 1-4x fired, Prepped and primed with Fed 215 primers And 27 fired cases = 300 empty cases in all
500 premium 400 gr. hunting bullets: 
200 Woodleigh Weldcore
100 Hornady Dangerous Game Solid
100 Hornady Dangerous Game eXpanding Bonded
100+ assorted bullets including North Fork CPS and Swift A-Frame
AND a bonus: 200+ cast lead practice / smaller game bullets.
Hornady 2 piece die set, shell holder, & case trimmer pilot.
Test regulation targets, & all load development data.

Rifle is all original except has a Kick Eez “quick mount” recoil pad added, 14-1/2” to front trigger.  Front bead sight replaced with easier to see flat faced brass blade. Original sight included.
It’s fired about 500 shots. Wood and metal finish & bore very good, 95-98% condition.
 I sent it to J.J. Perodeau in the USA https://jjperodeau.com/services/ and had it re-regulated for Hornady ammunition, which is the most commonly available brand. I also had JJ install the recoil pad and tune the triggers to crisp 3.5-4 lb pulls. About $2200 in custom gunsmith work.
This model in .450-400 3” caliber is special order and would require two years to buy new. It’s an expensive rifle but I’ve taken most of the risk out of buying a double by ensuring its barrels are well regulated with currently available ammunition. And I have a private shooting range - if you’re within travel distance to central Sask, you could try shooting it before you commit to buying.
$9000 for rifle and mounts shipped to most places in the original factory hard plastic case. Additional $ for the ammo and components and dies, ( negotiable) and perhaps the scope. Preference will be given to the buyer who offers the most reasonable amount for the whole works. I’d prefer a Canadian sale, but export of this high value and rather rare rifle is an option.