Frankonia Scirocco

Notes: The Scirocco is an over-and-under shotgun built for Frankonia by the Italian firm of Lu-Mat. There are two basic versions, the Scirocco Jagd and the Scirocco Trap. They are in many ways basic shotguns, with only one length of barrels for each (28 inches for the Jagd, and 30 inches for the Trap), and with fixed chokes (1/2 or Full for the Jagd, and 3/4 or Full for the Trap). The Jagd version also comes in a version with interchangeable chokes. The barrels are lined with hard chrome and have a ventilated sighting rib on top. The Jagd version has extractors, while the trap has automatic shell ejectors. Both have a single non-selective trigger; the Jagd model also comes in a version with double triggers. The Trap version has a florescent bead at the front of the barrel rib for easier target acquisition, as well as a ventilated rib between the barrels to aid in cooling. (The Jagd version’s barrels are formed into a monobloc.) Left-handed versions of these guns may also be had.

Twilight 2000 Notes: With the growing hostilities between Italy and Germany, Lu-Mat was ordered by the Italian government to stop supplying these shotguns to Frankonia in early 1996.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

Scirocco Jagd

12 Gauge 2.75"

3.2 kg

2 Internal

$418

Scirocco Trap

12 Gauge 2.75"

3.5 kg

2 Internal

$438

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

Scirocco Jagd

SA

5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8

2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil

7

5

Nil

62

Scirocco Trap

SA

5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8

2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil

7

6

Nil

67

Merkel 40E

Notes: This shotgun, like virtually all Merkel shotguns, is as much a work of art as a functional weapon. The Model 40 is a shotgun which has been around a long time, yet has been continually updated and improved to keep up with the times. The Model 40 is a side-by-side double barreled shotgun. The Model 40 is one of the most "basic" shotguns that Merkel produces, yet it is made to exacting specifications. The Model 40 has Greener locking, with a double barrel lug and an Anson & Deeley box lock with upper cocking bars. The standard trigger is a double trigger, but single trigger variants have also existed since 1993, with a barrel selector. In 1995, the barrels were strengthened to enable the Merkel 40 to fire steel shot if necessary for environmental reasons. There are a large number of chamberings which have been available over the years, but since 1995, the 12-gauge model has been available only for 3-inch shells. The Model 40E has automatic shell ejectors. Standard barrel length for the 12 and 16 gauge models is 28 inches; for all other chamberings, it is 26.75 inches. Choke is fixed, but may be 1/2, Full, 1/4, 3/4, or Cylindrical. The Model 50E is a luxury version of the Model 40E, with intricately-engraved side plates, breeches, and chambers; it is identical to the Model 40E for game purposes.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

Merkel 40E

12 Gauge 2.75"

3.15 kg

2 Internal

$418

Merkel 40E

12 Gauge 3"

3.2 kg

2 Internal

$428

Merkel 40E

16 Gauge 2.75"

3.04 kg

2 Internal

$398

Merkel 40E

20 Gauge 2.75"

2.93 kg

2 Internal

$373

Merkel 40E

20 Gauge 3"

2.97 kg

2 Internal

$380

Merkel 40E

28 Gauge 2.75"

2.84 kg

2 Internal

$357

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

Merkel 40E (12 GA, 2.75")

SA

5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8

2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil

7

5

Nil

62

Merkel 40E (12 GA, 3")

SA

5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8

2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil

7

6

Nil

70

Merkel 40E (16 GA)

SA

4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8

2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil

7

5

Nil

56

Merkel 40E (20 GA, 2.75")

SA

4/1d6x20 or 2d6x4

2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil

6

5

Nil

49

Merkel 40E (20 GA, 3")

SA

4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4

2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil

7

5

Nil

56

Merkel 40E (28 GA)

SA

3/1d6x16 or 2d6x4

2-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil

6

5

Nil

44

Merkel 60

Notes: This is modification of the Model 40E, with genuine Holland & Holland side locks, two barrel lengths (26.75 and 28 inches) for each chambering, and if anything, even more highly decorated than even the Model 50, with designs often inlaid with gold. The stock is of select walnut, and the stock has a pistol grip wrist and a cheek plate.

Twilight 2000 Notes: The 28 gauge model was not made available until 1995, and is thus quite rare in the Twilight 2000 timeline.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

Merkel 60 (26.75" Barrel)

12 Gauge 2.75"

3.12 kg

2 Internal

$405

Merkel 60 (28" Barrel)

12 Gauge 2.75"

3.15 kg

2 Internal

$418

Merkel 60 (26.75" Barrel)

12 Gauge 3"

3.17 kg

2 Internal

$415

Merkel 60 (28" Barrel)

12 Gauge 3"

3.2 kg

2 Internal

$428

Merkel 60 (26.75" Barrel)

16 Gauge 2.75"

3.01 kg

2 Internal

$385

Merkel 60 (28" Barrel)

16 Gauge 2.75"

3.04 kg

2 Internal

$398

Merkel 60 (26.75" Barrel)

20 Gauge 2.75"

2.93 kg

2 Internal

$373

Merkel 60 (28" Barrel)

20 Gauge 2.75"

2.96 kg

2 Internal

$385

Merkel 60 (26.75" Barrel)

20 Gauge 3"

2.97 kg

2 Internal

$380

Merkel 60 (28" Barrel)

20 Gauge 3"

3 kg

2 Internal

$393

Merkel 60 (26.75" Barrel)

28 Gauge 2.75"

2.84 kg

2 Internal

$357

Merkel 60 (28" Barrel)

28 Gauge 2.75"

2.87 kg

2 Internal

$369

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

Merkel 60 (26.75", 12 GA, 2.75")

SA

5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8

2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil

7

5

Nil

59

Merkel 60 (28", 12 GA, 2.75")

SA

5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8

2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil

7

5

Nil

62

Merkel 60 (26.75", 12 GA, 3")

SA

5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8

2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil

7

5

Nil

67

Merkel 60 (28", 12 GA, 3")

SA

5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8

2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil

7

6

Nil

70

Merkel 60 (26.75", 16 GA)

SA

4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4

2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil

7

5

Nil

53

Merkel 60 (28", 16 GA)

SA

4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8

2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil

7

5

Nil

56

Merkel 60 (26.75", 20 GA, 2.75")

SA

4/1d6x20 or 2d6x4

2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil

6

5

Nil

49

Merkel 60 (28", 20 GA, 2.75")

SA

4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4

2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil

7

5

Nil

52

Merkel 60 (26.75", 20 GA, 3")

SA

4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4

2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil

7

5

Nil

56

Merkel 60 (28", 20 GA, 3")

SA

4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4

2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil

7

5

Nil

59

Merkel 60 (26.75", 28 GA)

SA

3/1d6x16 or 2d6x4

2-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil

6

5

Nil

44

Merkel 60 (28", 28 GA)

SA

4/1d6x16 or 2d6x4

2-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil

7

5

Nil

47

Rottwell Super Trap Combination Gun

Notes: This is a different approach to a combination gun; instead of a combination of different gauges or a rifle and a shotgun, the Rottwell Super Trap is a combination of a single barrel and double-barrel weapon. This is accomplished with a set of barrels. Each barrel set has its own trigger unit, chambers, and barrels with sighting ribs. The single barrel unit has a single trigger and a balance/weight tube below it so it weighs the same as the double barrel unit; the double barrel unit has a trigger mechanism with a single trigger and a button to allow choice of upper barrel, lower barrel, or consecutive barrel fire. (Both barrels cannot be fired at the same time.) Both units fit into the same stock and fore-end piece. The stock is of hand-checkered French walnut of excellent quality and finish. The bores are hand-honed, and a Rottwell is not allowed out of the factory until it is functioning flawlessly.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

Super Trap (with Single Barrel Unit Only)

12 Gauge 2 3/4"

3.96 kg

1 Internal

$250

Super Trap (with Double Barrel Unit Only)

12 Gauge 2 3/4"

3.96 kg

2 Internal

$458

Complete Set

NA

7.26 kg

NA

$688

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

Super Trap (Single Barrel)

SS

6/1d6x36 or 2d6x8

2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil

8

5

Nil

77

Super Trap (Double Barrel)

SA

6/1d6x36 or 2d6x8

2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil

8

5

Nil

72