*FRANZ SODIA LIGHTWEIGHT BOXLOCK OVER-UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA 28 GAUGE SHOTGUN BARRELS.

SN 10060. Cal. 28 ga 2-3/4″ Chambers, and 30-30. 23-3/4″ Demi-bloc rifle bbls are fitted with solid, matted rib, with central portion cutaway framing quarter rib and front ramp. Rear portion has one standing leaf U-notch rear sight dovetailed through, and gold bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into ramped base. Central portion of rib is engraved “Franz Sodia Ferlach”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with 1960 Ferlach proofs with caliber and SN along with “BOHLER SPEZIAL”. 26″ 28-ga. Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with raised ventilated rib, also engraved with makers name, and are stamped with 1964 Ferlach proofs, and “BOHLER BLITZ”. Sling loops are soldered to bottoms of both bbl sets. Each bbl set has its own 3-pc forend, rifle bbls have plain extractors, shotgun bbls with automatic ejectors. Coin finished, ogee curved back, boxlock, double Kersten bolted, OU action features automatic safety, double triggers (front set), reinforcing bolsters, and bushed strikers. Action is engraved with well cut flourishes of medium, shaded scroll, and game scenes depicting bugling stag and hind on left side, with doe and raybuck scampering through meadow on right. Bottom of action has makers name in oval. Steel trigger guard is engraved with scroll on bow, and SN at grip. Well figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed composition buttplate, and features small shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with broad mullered borders at grip, and sling loop on toe line. Grip cap has lozenge shaped silver inlay engraved “H B P”. Aforementioned three piece forends have Deeley releases. Rifle Bbls: Drop at heel: approx 2-5/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14″. Shotgun Bbls: Bore diameter: top -.548, bottom -.548. Bore restrictions: top -.020 (Full), bottom -.009 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: top-.040, bottom -.040. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% of their orig blue. Action retains nearly all of its orig French gray, with some areas of rubbing and darkening. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish, grain somewhat open and with a number of minor marks. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors on shotgun bbl are in time, but safety slide returns to “safe” position after each shot is fired (tension spring most likely needs attention). A very fine, well balanced combo. 4-50137 MGM51 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3406

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
	3406	$6,325.00	FRANZ SODIA LIGHTWEIGHT BOXLOCK OVER-UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA 28 GAUGE SHOTGUN BARRELS. SN 10060. Cal. 28 ga 2-3/4″ Chambers, and 30-30. 23-3/4″ Demi-bloc rifle bbls are fitted with solid, matted rib, with central portion cutaway framing quarter rib and front ramp. Rear portion has one standing leaf U-notch rear sight dovetailed through, and gold bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into ramped base. Central portion of rib is engraved “Franz Sodia Ferlach”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with 1960 Ferlach proofs with caliber and SN along with “BOHLER SPEZIAL”. 26″ 28-ga. Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with raised ventilated rib, also engraved with makers name, and are stamped with 1964 Ferlach proofs, and “BOHLER BLITZ”. Sling loops are soldered to bottoms of both bbl sets. Each bbl set has its own 3-pc forend, rifle bbls have plain extractors, shotgun bbls with automatic ejectors. Coin finished, ogee curved back, boxlock, double Kersten bolted, OU action features automatic safety, double triggers (front set), reinforcing bolsters, and bushed strikers. Action is engraved with well cut flourishes of medium, shaded scroll, and game scenes depicting bugling stag and hind on left side, with doe and raybuck scampering through meadow on right. Bottom of action has makers name in oval. Steel trigger guard is engraved with scroll on bow, and SN at grip. Well figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed composition buttplate, and features small shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with broad mullered borders at grip, and sling loop on toe line. Grip cap has lozenge shaped silver inlay engraved “H B P”. Aforementioned three piece forends have Deeley releases. Rifle Bbls: Drop at heel: approx 2-5/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14″. Shotgun Bbls: Bore diameter: top -.548, bottom -.548. Bore restrictions: top -.020 (Full), bottom -.009 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: top-.040, bottom -.040. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% of their orig blue. Action retains nearly all of its orig French gray, with some areas of rubbing and darkening. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish, grain somewhat open and with a number of minor marks. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors on shotgun bbl are in time, but safety slide returns to “safe” position after each shot is fired (tension spring most likely needs attention). A very fine, well balanced combo. 4-50137 MGM51 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3406 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 LIGHTWEIGHT BOXLOCK OVER-UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA 28 GAUGE SHOTGUN BARRELS.