Merkel 160
Notes: Introduced in 1993 to replace the Models 140 and 150, the Model 160 was designed to be a basic double rifle which would be within the financial reach of nearly every hunter. Unfortunately, like virtually all Merkel firearms, the Merkel 160 is as much a work of art as it is a functional firearm, and therefore, the real-life price is still rather high. The Model 160 is a side-by-side double-barreled rifle with Holland & Holland box locks and side plates ranging from plain to high decorated and intricately engraved, and inlaid with gold. Between the barrels is a heavy barrel rib where the sights are mounted, and is also drilled and tapped for a telescopic sight. It has an automatic safety which operates when the rifle is breached, as well as a sliding manual safety on the neck of the rifle. The Model 160 has a double trigger, or a single trigger with a barrel selector. (For trivia’s sake, the Model 140 has an Anson & Deeley box lock, while the Model 150 has an Anson & Deeley box lock with decorated side plates. They are both identical to the Model 160 for game purposes.)
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Merkel 160 |
7mm Mauser |
3.5 kg |
2 Internal |
$686 |
Merkel 160 |
7x64mm Brenneke |
3.62 kg |
2 Internal |
$709 |
Merkel 160 |
.30-06 Springfield |
3.79 kg |
2 Internal |
$743 |
Merkel 160 |
.30 Blaser |
4.17 kg |
2 Internal |
$1722 |
Merkel 160 |
8mm JRS |
3.81 kg |
2 Internal |
$741 |
Merkel 160 |
8x75mm JS |
4.42 kg |
2 Internal |
$1767 |
Merkel 160 |
7.62mm NATO |
3.7 kg |
2 Internal |
$697 |
Merkel 160 |
9.3x74mmR |
5.1 kg |
2 Internal |
$1863 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Merkel 160 (7mm) |
SA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
71 |
Merkel 160 (7x64mm) |
SA |
4 |
1-2-3 |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
76 |
Merkel 160 (.30-06) |
SA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6 |
5 |
Nil |
69 |
Merkel 160 (.30 Blaser) |
SA |
5 |
1-2-3 |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
77 |
Merkel 160 (8mm JRS) |
SA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6 |
5 |
Nil |
80 |
Merkel 160 (8x75mm) |
SA |
6 |
1-3-Nil |
6 |
5 |
Nil |
73 |
Merkel 160 (7.62mm) |
SA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
79 |
Merkel 160 (9.3x74mm) |
SA |
6 |
1-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
83 |