[t951]

I have seen some people here are clearly experts in firearms, and high end items. I was holding a Merkel shotgun yesterday and was wondering something...

A shotgun is so simple, a couple of bits of wood, two simple barrels, and some fillagree'ing...

How come they cost so much? I could see 1200 bucks, but 10g's? There are other brands that are much much more....why is that?

I appreciate fine quality, and pay more for things than most (porsche cars, Panerai watches, etc)...I am just not getting it with shotguns..

I am not trying to be rude or condescending, just curious...


thanks,

t.