*FRANZ SODIA CUSTOM RIFLE.

*FRANZ SODIA CUSTOM RIFLE. SN 17527. Cal. 458 Winchester Mag. 22″ Half octagon, half round barrel w/ matted rib has one standing, 2 folding leaf rear sight, dovetailed through, w/ silver bead front, longitudinally dovetailed. Bbl is engraved “Franz Sodia, Ferlach” on top rib. Sling swivel is mounted on bottom of bbl. Left side of bbl has Ferlach proofs for 1971, cal, SN, and “Bohler”, Star logo, “Rasant”. Model 98 action is also proofed and engraved with 90% coverage shaded open scroll, and leaf motif. “Franz Sodia – Ferlach – Austr.” is engraved on left side. Standard military bottom metal is engraved w/ matching scroll. Trigger guard bow is inlaid in gold w/ letters “K J G”(?). Floor plate has silver inlaid Cape Buffalo face on. Nicely streaked full pistol grip European walnut stock measures 14-1/4” over silvers type pad, w/ Tyrolean cheek piece, hogback comb, silver oval, ebonite grip cap, and figured walnut forend tip. Checkering is at about 22 LPI w/ double line border. Weight: approx 7 lbs. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains most of its blue. Action retains most of its coin finish, darkening. Action screws show use. Stocks retain most of their original finish. Bore is strong, bright and shiny. 4-37398 MGM46 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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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	1305	$0.00	FRANZ SODIA CUSTOM RIFLE. SN 17527. Cal. 458 Winchester Mag. 22″ Half octagon, half round barrel w/ matted rib has one standing, 2 folding leaf rear sight, dovetailed through, w/ silver bead front, longitudinally dovetailed. Bbl is engraved “Franz Sodia, Ferlach” on top rib. Sling swivel is mounted on bottom of bbl. Left side of bbl has Ferlach proofs for 1971, cal, SN, and “Bohler”, Star logo, “Rasant”. Model 98 action is also proofed and engraved with 90% coverage shaded open scroll, and leaf motif. “Franz Sodia – Ferlach – Austr.” is engraved on left side. Standard military bottom metal is engraved w/ matching scroll. Trigger guard bow is inlaid in gold w/ letters “K J G”(?). Floor plate has silver inlaid Cape Buffalo face on. Nicely streaked full pistol grip European walnut stock measures 14-1/4” over silvers type pad, w/ Tyrolean cheek piece, hogback comb, silver oval, ebonite grip cap, and figured walnut forend tip. Checkering is at about 22 LPI w/ double line border. Weight: approx 7 lbs. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains most of its blue. Action retains most of its coin finish, darkening. Action screws show use. Stocks retain most of their original finish. Bore is strong, bright and shiny. 4-37398 MGM46 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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