*FRANZ SODIA HAMMER CAPE GUN WITH SCOPE.

SN 105. Cal. 16 ga. (2-1/2″ Chamber) x 22 High Power. 23-1/2″ Bbls with full length, matted rib are engraved “FRANZ SODIA FERLACH” on area between claw mount bases. One standing, one folding leaf rear sight is dovetailed through rib. Front sight is silver bead. An early Sodia logo (“S” under an eagle) is at rear portion of rib ahead of dolls head extension. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with 1935 Ferlach proofs. Shotgun bbl is stamped with 2010 London re-proofs for 16 ga. and 2-1/2″ chambers. Round bodied, coin finished action is fitted with back action peninsula sidelocks with short serpentine hammers. A folding peep sight is in top tang. Action is engraved with 30% coverage varying size scroll. Lockplates are engraved with a roe buck on left, rabbit on right, and “FRANZ SODIA” “IN FERLACH” around bases of hammers. Trigger guard has Sodia eagle logo on bow. Plain European walnut full horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over ribbed composition buttplate and features fluted Tyrolean right hand cheekpiece, and point pattern checkering at grip. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Waffen – Johannsen 4 X rail scope is fitted with claw mounts, rear mount with windage adjustment. 16 ga bbl: Bore diameter: left-.663, Bore restrictions: left -.036 (Extra full) (4-1/2″ long choke). This long choke is known as a vena constricter choke to knowledgeable collectors. Minimum wall thickness: left -.030. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight without scope: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Very fine, as restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a good quality re-black. Action and lockplates are a pleasing smooth silver gray. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, checkering nicely re-cut. Shotgun bore is excellent. Rifle bore is slightly dark and frosted, strong rifling. Action is tight, put back on face with new hinge pin at time of London re-proof. Locks are crisp. Front trigger will not set. Scope is very fine with numerous marks in lacquer. Optics are clear. 4-50139 MGM55 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3407

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
	3407	$2,012.50	FRANZ SODIA HAMMER CAPE GUN WITH SCOPE. SN 105. Cal. 16 ga. (2-1/2″ Chamber) x 22 High Power. 23-1/2″ Bbls with full length, matted rib are engraved “FRANZ SODIA FERLACH” on area between claw mount bases. One standing, one folding leaf rear sight is dovetailed through rib. Front sight is silver bead. An early Sodia logo (“S” under an eagle) is at rear portion of rib ahead of dolls head extension. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with 1935 Ferlach proofs. Shotgun bbl is stamped with 2010 London re-proofs for 16 ga. and 2-1/2″ chambers. Round bodied, coin finished action is fitted with back action peninsula sidelocks with short serpentine hammers. A folding peep sight is in top tang. Action is engraved with 30% coverage varying size scroll. Lockplates are engraved with a roe buck on left, rabbit on right, and “FRANZ SODIA” “IN FERLACH” around bases of hammers. Trigger guard has Sodia eagle logo on bow. Plain European walnut full horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over ribbed composition buttplate and features fluted Tyrolean right hand cheekpiece, and point pattern checkering at grip. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Waffen – Johannsen 4 X rail scope is fitted with claw mounts, rear mount with windage adjustment. 16 ga bbl: Bore diameter: left-.663, Bore restrictions: left -.036 (Extra full) (4-1/2″ long choke). This long choke is known as a vena constricter choke to knowledgeable collectors. Minimum wall thickness: left -.030. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight without scope: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Very fine, as restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a good quality re-black. Action and lockplates are a pleasing smooth silver gray. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, checkering nicely re-cut. Shotgun bore is excellent. Rifle bore is slightly dark and frosted, strong rifling. Action is tight, put back on face with new hinge pin at time of London re-proof. Locks are crisp. Front trigger will not set. Scope is very fine with numerous marks in lacquer. Optics are clear. 4-50139 MGM55 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3407 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 HAMMER CAPE GUN WITH SCOPE.