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*FRANZ SODIA OVER-UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 5814. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28-1/4″ Bohler steel demi-bloc bbls with narrow, ventilated rib, engraved “Franz Sodia Ferlach” on unmatted portion. Bottom bbl is stamped with Bohler steel information and 1955 Ferlach proofs. Coin finished, scallop-backed boxlock double Kersten action features selective single trigger, automatic ejectors, bushed strikers, and reinforcing bolsters. It is engraved with well cut game scene, featuring pheasants and ducks, on either side of action, with semi-relief running hare on trigger plate, which is also marked with “Franz Sodia” “Ferlach” device. Steel trigger guard is scroll engraved, with SN at grip. Nicely streaked and well figured European walnut, capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed composition buttplate, and features uniquely sculpted shadow line, right hand cheekpiece. and point pattern checkering with broad mullered borders. Matching large 3-pc ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.665, bottom -.666. Bore restrictions: top -.018, bottom -.011. Wall thickness: top -.028, bottom -.030. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz, LOP 14″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 90% orig blue. Action retains most of its coin finish, somewhat silvered. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish, which has considerably thinned. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Trigger and ejectors work fine. This gun corresponds to 1960 Waffen-Frankonia catalog, model 600, with an approximate cost of 1200 DM. 4-46343 MGM1 (3,000-5,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013
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