Merkel

Suhl hunting gun maker, traditionally known for shotguns and double rifles, today also for the Helix straight-pull rifle.

Country: Germany
Founded: 1898
Website: merkel-die-jagd.de

Gebrüder Merkel was founded in Suhl in 1898 by the brothers Albert Oskar, Karl Paul and Gebhard Merkel and began making weapons in 1905. The company describes itself as the last of the large hunting rifle manufacturers in Suhl. The Helix is a straight-pull rifle with a 1:2 bolt-travel ratio.

Firearms

Straight pull

Merkel Helix Speedster

.222 Remington, .223 Remington, .243 Winchester, .270 Winchester, 6,5×55 SE, 7×64, .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, 8×57 IS, 9,3×62, .300 Winchester Magnum

Merkel straight-pull repeater with a 1:2 bolt-travel ratio and interchangeable barrels.

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