*FRANZ SODIA BLITZ ACTION DRILLING.

SN 4210. Cal. 12 x 12 x .257 Roberts. 24-1/2″ Bbls with full length matted rib engraved “Franz Sodia Ferlach”, have pop-up V-notch rear sight and gold bead front. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with 1953 Ferlach proofs, calibers, SN, and “BOHLER SPEZIAL”. Coin finished scallop-backed Blitz action features rifle/ shotgun selector on top tang, Greener type side safety, bushed strikers, hidden crossbolt third fastener, reinforcing bolster, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with well cut Germanic shaded scroll, and well done game scenes with a roe buck and doe bounding through open meadow on left, a setter flushing a trio of partridge on right, and a pair of ducks winging over marsh on bottom. Blued and scroll engraved trigger guard with “MADE IN AUSTRIA” on grip, has gold inlaid oval monogram, “JHP” on bow. Nicely fiddle figured, dense European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock with right hand shadow line cheekpiece and point pattern checkering at grip, measures 14-1/8″ over black white line pad. A sling loop is on toe line matching that soldered to bottom of bbl. Matching rounded splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left-.724, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.035 (Full), right -.035 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.025, right -.020. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be orig blue, but is most likely a fine quality older rust blue. Action retains most of its orig coin finish, somewhat darkened from normal hand wear. Stocks retain nearly all of what is most likely an older oil finish, checkering slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Set trigger works. A well made fairly lightweight drilling in an unusual but highly regarded caliber. 4-49732 MGM49 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3415

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
	3415	$2,300.00	FRANZ SODIA BLITZ ACTION DRILLING. SN 4210. Cal. 12 x 12 x .257 Roberts. 24-1/2″ Bbls with full length matted rib engraved “Franz Sodia Ferlach”, have pop-up V-notch rear sight and gold bead front. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with 1953 Ferlach proofs, calibers, SN, and “BOHLER SPEZIAL”. Coin finished scallop-backed Blitz action features rifle/ shotgun selector on top tang, Greener type side safety, bushed strikers, hidden crossbolt third fastener, reinforcing bolster, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with well cut Germanic shaded scroll, and well done game scenes with a roe buck and doe bounding through open meadow on left, a setter flushing a trio of partridge on right, and a pair of ducks winging over marsh on bottom. Blued and scroll engraved trigger guard with “MADE IN AUSTRIA” on grip, has gold inlaid oval monogram, “JHP” on bow. Nicely fiddle figured, dense European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock with right hand shadow line cheekpiece and point pattern checkering at grip, measures 14-1/8″ over black white line pad. A sling loop is on toe line matching that soldered to bottom of bbl. Matching rounded splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left-.724, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.035 (Full), right -.035 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.025, right -.020. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be orig blue, but is most likely a fine quality older rust blue. Action retains most of its orig coin finish, somewhat darkened from normal hand wear. Stocks retain nearly all of what is most likely an older oil finish, checkering slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Set trigger works. A well made fairly lightweight drilling in an unusual but highly regarded caliber. 4-49732 MGM49 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3415 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 BLITZ ACTION DRILLING.