Merkel SxS SAFARI RIFLE 140AE

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The basic version of the Africa rifles is the favourite firearm of many professional hunters. The Merkel version of the Anson & Deeley boxlock is traditionally valued for its unrivalled reliability for big game hunting. A robust and simple firearm, based on the experience of more than a century of African hunting, delivering the reliability and stopping power that big game demands.

Firearm configuration

Barrel Lengths

Total length

Calibers

Twist rate

Weight

Magazine Capacity

Thread diameter

60cm/23.6in

102.0 / 40.15

375 H&H Magnum

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4.6kg / 10.14lbs

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60cm/23.6in

102.0 / 40.15

416 Rigby

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4.6kg / 10.14lbs

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60cm/23.6in

102.0 / 40.15

470 Nitro Express

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4.6kg / 10.14lbs

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60cm/23.6in

102.0 / 40.15

500 Nitro Express

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4.6kg / 10.14lbs

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Technical data

BrandMerkel

ModelSxS

SubmodelSafari SxS Rifle 140AE

Type of firearmRifle

Sub-type of firearmSide by side express

CategoryHunting

Availability Available

HandednessRight-handed

Accuracy gurantee —

Interchangeable Barrel NO

Barrel Diameter (mm)—

Barrel Diameter (inches)—

Thread NO

Barrel fluted NO

Muzzle brake NO

Barrel FinishBlack steel

Barrel MaterialSteel

Barrel Brand—

Type of stockDropped stock

Stock MaterialWood

Fullstock NO

Stock finishingWood

Fire mechanismStriker

Trigger typeDouble trigger

Adjustable trigger NO

Removable Magazine NO

Open sights YES

Choke —

Type of choke—

Number of chokes—

Bases—

Optics—

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