*FRANZ SODIA SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 23173. Cal 30-06. 26″ Mono-bloc bbls are engraved “FRANZ SODIA, FERLACH” on portion of top rib between claw mount bases. Rib is also fitted with one standing leaf rear sight. Central portion of rib is swamped toward muzzle forming front sight base, which is fitted with bronze bead. Mono-bloc and bottoms of bbls are stamped with 1980 Ferlach proofs, SN, caliber, and “BOHLER RASANT”. Coin finished, sideplated, boxlock, double Kersten action features automatic safety, bushed strikers, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (front set). Action and sideplates are engraved with traditional open scrolled acanthus framing vignettes of game suitable for this caliber; two hinds run through woodlands with bellowing stag in background on left side. Right side depicts a pair of roe deer does with buck in open meadow background; a grizzly bear roars while stepping over a log on bottom of action. Trigger plate is engraved “FRANZ SODIA FERLACH”. Monogram “SS” is gold inlaid on central scroll flanked oval on trigger guard bow. SN is at grip. Beautifully stump figured, dark, dense European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over brown Franz Sodia white line pad. Stock features fluted right hand Tyrolean cheekpiece, hogback comb, sling eyes, and checkering at grip with nicely carved acorn and oak leaf motif at either end. Matching 3-pc ejector forend has Deeley release. Forend iron internals are engine turned. Rifle is accompanied by fancy “Pathfinder” sling with tooled leather shoulder pad, and hand detachable swivels. Kahles Hellia – Super 4 X scope with three heavy post and crosshair reticle is in soldered-on claw rings. Drop at heel: approx 2-11/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-11/16″. Weight without scope: 8 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, close to new. Blued parts have only a few minor marks. Action retains essentially all of its coin finish. Grip of trigger guard is very slightly silvered. Wood has only a few light scratches in its orig dull oil finish. There is an incipient crack in forend behind latch escutcheon. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Rifle has been shot very little. Sling is good, but with tie strap securing front loop to swivel. Scope has some flecking in blue of tube, and a number of small chips and roughness to lacquer of ocular bell. Optics are clear. 4-49733 MGM44 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3413

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3413	$4,887.50	FRANZ SODIA SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH SCOPE. SN 23173. Cal 30-06. 26″ Mono-bloc bbls are engraved “FRANZ SODIA, FERLACH” on portion of top rib between claw mount bases. Rib is also fitted with one standing leaf rear sight. Central portion of rib is swamped toward muzzle forming front sight base, which is fitted with bronze bead. Mono-bloc and bottoms of bbls are stamped with 1980 Ferlach proofs, SN, caliber, and “BOHLER RASANT”. Coin finished, sideplated, boxlock, double Kersten action features automatic safety, bushed strikers, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (front set). Action and sideplates are engraved with traditional open scrolled acanthus framing vignettes of game suitable for this caliber; two hinds run through woodlands with bellowing stag in background on left side. Right side depicts a pair of roe deer does with buck in open meadow background; a grizzly bear roars while stepping over a log on bottom of action. Trigger plate is engraved “FRANZ SODIA FERLACH”. Monogram “SS” is gold inlaid on central scroll flanked oval on trigger guard bow. SN is at grip. Beautifully stump figured, dark, dense European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over brown Franz Sodia white line pad. Stock features fluted right hand Tyrolean cheekpiece, hogback comb, sling eyes, and checkering at grip with nicely carved acorn and oak leaf motif at either end. Matching 3-pc ejector forend has Deeley release. Forend iron internals are engine turned. Rifle is accompanied by fancy “Pathfinder” sling with tooled leather shoulder pad, and hand detachable swivels. Kahles Hellia – Super 4 X scope with three heavy post and crosshair reticle is in soldered-on claw rings. Drop at heel: approx 2-11/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-11/16″. Weight without scope: 8 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, close to new. Blued parts have only a few minor marks. Action retains essentially all of its coin finish. Grip of trigger guard is very slightly silvered. Wood has only a few light scratches in its orig dull oil finish. There is an incipient crack in forend behind latch escutcheon. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Rifle has been shot very little. Sling is good, but with tie strap securing front loop to swivel. Scope has some flecking in blue of tube, and a number of small chips and roughness to lacquer of ocular bell. Optics are clear. 4-49733 MGM44 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3413 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*FRANZ SODIA SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH SCOPE.