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Merkel 303 E

Merkel 303 E — documented specs: caliber 12/76 · 20/76, barrel length 680–710 mm (26.77–27.95 in), overall length 1,110–1,140 mm (43.7–44.88 in), weight 3.2 kg (7.05 lb). The source for each figure is listed below the specs (catalog as of 10/16/2026).

Category
Shotguns
Classification (DE)
Long firearm
Era
Present (from 1991)
Origin
Germany
Calibers
12/76 · 20/76

Derived from design and catalog dimensions under the German WaffG, Annex 1 Sec. 1 Subsec. 1 No. 2.5; the individual gun is what counts.

Also known as: BDF 303 E · Merkel 303

Specifications

Action
Break action
Barrel length
680–710 mm (26.77–27.95 in)Depending on variant · varies by caliber
Overall length
1,110–1,140 mm (43.7–44.88 in)Depending on variant · varies by caliber
Weight
3.2 kg (7.05 lb)

Sources

Specifications come from the source cited alongside them; counts are based on our catalog as of the date stated. Not legal advice: what follows from these figures in a given country is decided by that country’s law. Waffenschrank is not affiliated with the manufacturers named.

Other models in 12/76

Models from other manufacturers in the same caliber, drawn from the catalog in no particular order — not a recommendation and not a comparison of specs.

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