*VERY UNUSUAL FRANZ SODIA DUAL CALIBER KICKSPANNER ACTION OVER UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 8583. Cal. 22 Hornet over 6.5 x 57 R. This neat dual caliber over under rifle has top flat sided 22 Hornet bbl with integrally milled matted rib. Central portion is cutaway leaving high quarter rib and front sight ramp. Quarter rib is fitted with claw mount bases, and single standing rear sight blade. Bottom bbl is stamped with 1959 Ferlach proofs, SN, and caliber, as well as “BOHLER SPEZIAL”. Top bbl at rear portion either side of quarter rib, is engraved “Waffen Frankonia Wurzburg” and “Franz Sodia Ferlach”. Case hardened, scallop-backed, double Kersten, Kickspanner OU action has large thumb actuated cocking slide on top tang, and features bushed strikers, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (both set). Action is relatively plain with only small flourishes of scroll and a few floral highlights. Makers name is in oval on trigger plate. Lightly streaked European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over thin, black pad, and features small shadow line right hand cheekpiece, as well as skip line point pattern checkering at grip. Matching 3-pc forend has typical Deeley release. Hensoldt Diatal 6 X 42 rail scope with three post reticle is in claw mounts, rear mount with windage adjustment. Drop at heel: approx 2-9/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Weight without scope: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% of their orig blue. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig muted case hardening color, mostly a bright silver. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, silvered at grip. Stocks retain most of their orig oil finish with some minor light scratches and marks. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Set triggers work. A very interesting Ferlach rifle. 4-50135 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3408

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
	3408	$5,175.00	VERY UNUSUAL FRANZ SODIA DUAL CALIBER KICKSPANNER ACTION OVER UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH SCOPE. SN 8583. Cal. 22 Hornet over 6.5 x 57 R. This neat dual caliber over under rifle has top flat sided 22 Hornet bbl with integrally milled matted rib. Central portion is cutaway leaving high quarter rib and front sight ramp. Quarter rib is fitted with claw mount bases, and single standing rear sight blade. Bottom bbl is stamped with 1959 Ferlach proofs, SN, and caliber, as well as “BOHLER SPEZIAL”. Top bbl at rear portion either side of quarter rib, is engraved “Waffen Frankonia Wurzburg” and “Franz Sodia Ferlach”. Case hardened, scallop-backed, double Kersten, Kickspanner OU action has large thumb actuated cocking slide on top tang, and features bushed strikers, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (both set). Action is relatively plain with only small flourishes of scroll and a few floral highlights. Makers name is in oval on trigger plate. Lightly streaked European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over thin, black pad, and features small shadow line right hand cheekpiece, as well as skip line point pattern checkering at grip. Matching 3-pc forend has typical Deeley release. Hensoldt Diatal 6 X 42 rail scope with three post reticle is in claw mounts, rear mount with windage adjustment. Drop at heel: approx 2-9/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Weight without scope: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% of their orig blue. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig muted case hardening color, mostly a bright silver. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, silvered at grip. Stocks retain most of their orig oil finish with some minor light scratches and marks. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Set triggers work. A very interesting Ferlach rifle. 4-50135 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3408 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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*VERY UNUSUAL FRANZ SODIA DUAL CALIBER KICKSPANNER ACTION OVER UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH SCOPE.