*FRANZ SODIA OVER-UNDER HAMMER COMBO GUN WITH SCOPE.

SN 386. Cal. 20 ga (2-5/8″ Chamber) x 6.5x57R (?) (.262 Groove diameter, long tapered case). 26-3/4″ Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with full length matted rib, central portion slightly milled away forming front sight base, holding silver bead, and rear quarter rib holding two folding leaf sight, and Austrian type scope bases. Rear portion of rib is engraved “Franz Sodia Ferlach”. Rear of top bbl is engraved “Krupp – Fluss – Stahl”. Bbl flats are stamped with 1927 Ferlach proofs. Sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Coin finished action is fitted with peninsula back action locks having serpentine hammers. Action features flip-up peep sight in top tang, top lever, dolls head third fastener, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with typical Germanic acanthus with stippled backgrounds and game scenes; roebuck and doe grace left side of action, with a pair of chamois in alpine setting on right. Left lockplate portrays a bellowing stag, and a rabbit scampers across to the right. Locks are marked “Franz Sodia” around hammer on left, and “In Ferlach” on right. Steel trigger guard has acanthus and flower on bow. Nicely streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/4″ over black Decelerator pad, and features small shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with line borders, and a sling loop and vacant silver oval on toe line. Hard rubber grip cap has .835 fine large silver oval inset depicting a relief cast wild boar. Matching one piece slim forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: -.620. Bore restrictions: -.019 (mod). Minimum wall thickness: -.037. Drop at heel: approx 2-9/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 13-1/4″. Kahles Mignon 4X scope with three post reticle, is in Tyrolean 3 point mounts and is engraved “Jos. Winkler – Ferlach” on left side, with SN 23737 on top. PROVENANCE: George Reeb Collection. CONDITION: Fine, as restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin rust blue. Action and locks cleaned to coin finish, but with traces of color hardening where protected. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish, checkering re-cut. Pad and grip cap are new. 1-1/2″ Chip has been replaced at tip of toe. Shotgun bore is excellent. Rifle bore is dark. Action is loose. Locks are crisp. Trigger works. Scope is excellent, as refinished, optics clear. 4-53703 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2355

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	2355	$2,875.00	FRANZ SODIA OVER-UNDER HAMMER COMBO GUN WITH SCOPE. SN 386. Cal. 20 ga (2-5/8″ Chamber) x 6.5x57R (?) (.262 Groove diameter, long tapered case). 26-3/4″ Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with full length matted rib, central portion slightly milled away forming front sight base, holding silver bead, and rear quarter rib holding two folding leaf sight, and Austrian type scope bases. Rear portion of rib is engraved “Franz Sodia Ferlach”. Rear of top bbl is engraved “Krupp – Fluss – Stahl”. Bbl flats are stamped with 1927 Ferlach proofs. Sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Coin finished action is fitted with peninsula back action locks having serpentine hammers. Action features flip-up peep sight in top tang, top lever, dolls head third fastener, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with typical Germanic acanthus with stippled backgrounds and game scenes; roebuck and doe grace left side of action, with a pair of chamois in alpine setting on right. Left lockplate portrays a bellowing stag, and a rabbit scampers across to the right. Locks are marked “Franz Sodia” around hammer on left, and “In Ferlach” on right. Steel trigger guard has acanthus and flower on bow. Nicely streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/4″ over black Decelerator pad, and features small shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with line borders, and a sling loop and vacant silver oval on toe line. Hard rubber grip cap has .835 fine large silver oval inset depicting a relief cast wild boar. Matching one piece slim forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: -.620. Bore restrictions: -.019 (mod). Minimum wall thickness: -.037. Drop at heel: approx 2-9/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 13-1/4″. Kahles Mignon 4X scope with three post reticle, is in Tyrolean 3 point mounts and is engraved “Jos. Winkler – Ferlach” on left side, with SN 23737 on top. PROVENANCE: George Reeb Collection. CONDITION: Fine, as restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin rust blue. Action and locks cleaned to coin finish, but with traces of color hardening where protected. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish, checkering re-cut. Pad and grip cap are new. 1-1/2″ Chip has been replaced at tip of toe. Shotgun bore is excellent. Rifle bore is dark. Action is loose. Locks are crisp. Trigger works. Scope is excellent, as refinished, optics clear. 4-53703 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2355 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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 OVER-UNDER HAMMER COMBO GUN WITH SCOPE.