Merkel-Bolt-Action-Rifles

BOLT-ACTION

SINGLE BARREL RIFLES

Merkel have now introduced a bolt-action rifle to their range - the KR1

	Model KR1
	Kurzrepetierbuchse (Short Repeating Rifle)

KR1 Standard Model (Right-hand version)

"With a total length of less than 1 metre this new repeating rifle is one of the most compact rifles in its class."

Description:

Short stroke bolt system with small rotating angle for fast reloads.

Rotary bolt head, with 6 locking lugs, locks into the barrel extension and tested to 8000 bar.

Three position safety on the buttstock neck. The centre position allows safe unloading of the rifle while the lower position blocks the trigger and locks the bolt.

Magazine can be easily detached for unloading. To achieve this the trigger guard swings down to allow access and, at the same time, automatically selects safe and will also decock if the set trigger is engaged.

Crisp trigger mechanism with a single set trigger incorporated.

Solid reliable scope mounting on the barrel so that point of zero does not change when you change calibres.

Easy calibre change requiring few manipulations.

Quick take down allows for easy transport in a very compact size.

There are three barrel lengths: 515mm, 565mm and 615mm (depending upon calibre).

Options for Round, octagonal and fluted barrels (depending upon calibre and model).

Note: For details on calibres, barrel profiles and lengths:

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Also available as a genuine left-hand design.

Available in six grades: (click on the images below to see more information on each grade)

KR1 'Standard'

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KR1 'Standard Black'

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KR1 'Premium'

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KR1 'Jagd'

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KR1 'Jena'

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KR1 'Weimar'

Click on this image for more info on the Weimar KR1.

The KR1 is also available in the following models:

KR1 Contest - 615mm fluted barrel.

KR1 Stutzen - 515mm barrel and full-wood stock.

Specifications:

The Model KR1 is imported (into Australia) in the following calibres:

Standard Calibres:

.222Rem, .223Rem, .243Win, .270Win, 7mm/08 Rem, 7x64, .308Win, .30/06, 8x57IS, 8x64S and, 9.3x62.

Magnum Calibres:

.270 WSM, 7mm Rem Magnum, .300 WSM and .300 Win Magnum.

Magazine Capacity:

Standard calibres = 3+1; short magnum calibres = 2+1.

Barrel Length (Standard calibres):

515mm (20.25") or 565mm (22.25")

Barrel Length (Magnum calibres):

615mm (24.25")

Overall Length:

Starting from 98cm (38.6") depending upon calibre.

Weight:

2.9kg (6.38lb) approximately depending upon calibre.

Features:


Above: KR1 'Standard' with partridge rear sight and special stock with Schnabel forend and Bavarian cheekpiece

Above: The major components of the KR1 rifle.

Above: The trigger guard easily swings down to allow magazine removal.	Above: The 3-positional safety of the KR-1.

Above: With the bolt open showing the generous space to allow for rapid and easy reloading.	Above: The six locking lug bolthead is shown in the bolt carrier which also acts as a dust cover to keep foreign material out of the rifle workings.