*FRANZ SODIA SIDELOCK DOUBLE RIFLE WITH TWO SETS OF EXTRA SHOTGUN BARRELS AND CASE.

*FRANZ SODIA SIDELOCK DOUBLE RIFLE WITH TWO SETS OF EXTRA SHOTGUN BARRELS AND CASE. SN 20167. Cal. 30-06, 28 and 410 ga. 26-1/4″ Bohler Rassant demi-bloc bbls are all engraved “Franz Sodia Ferlach” on tops of matted ribs. Shotgun bbls have raised ventilated ribs. Rifle bbls have center portion of rib milled away, leaving quarter rib and front sight base. U-notch rear sight is dovetailed through, and silver bead front is longitudinally dovetailed into end. Bbls are stamped with SN and 1975 Ferlach proofs. One forend fits all bbl sets with top two pieces of three piece forend attached to bbls. Coin finished sidelock double Kersten over-under action features non-automatic safety, long top tang extending over comb, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, hand detachable locks, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with shaded scroll with oak leaf and acorn motifs on bolsters. Bottom of action is engraved “Franz Sodia, Ferlach” in band, over vignette of duck in marsh. Lockplates are engraved in various hunting motifs with a pair of dogs pointing trio of pheasants on left, and with stag and two hinds on right. Hinged, hand detachable, takedown pins mount through right lockplate. Horn trigger guard extends to engraved steel cap, gold inlaid with conjoined initials “DB”. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over ribbed horn buttplate, and features point pattern checkering with double line border and right hand shadow line cheekpiece. Matching forend has Deeley type release. 30-06 Bbl set: Drop at heel: Approx 2-1/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz, LOP 14-1/8″. 28 ga bbl set: Bore diameter: top -.552, bottom -.552. Bore restrictions: top -.004, bottom -.004. Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.031. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz, LOP 14-1/8″. .410 Bbl set: Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.470, bottom -.465 (muzzles back bored approx 2-1/2″). Wall thickness: top -.060, bottom -.062. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz, LOP 14-1/8″. Heavy aluminum case stamped “Anvil Cases” on top, has screw latches and combination lock. Interior is lined in red velvet with compartments for action and forend in top, and four sets of bbls in bottom. Reproduction Franz Sodia catalog is in case. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, with numerous marks and small abrasions. Action retains nearly all of its orig coin finish, somewhat darkened, especially on left lockplate. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous marks and compressions, as well as some fairly deep scratches, with a repair at toe. Sling eye bases have been removed from shotgun bbls, ejector removed from forend. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Set trigger works. Case is excellent. 4-47000 MGM274 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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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	2459	$8,050.00	FRANZ SODIA SIDELOCK DOUBLE RIFLE WITH TWO SETS OF EXTRA SHOTGUN BARRELS AND CASE. SN 20167. Cal. 30-06, 28 and 410 ga. 26-1/4″ Bohler Rassant demi-bloc bbls are all engraved “Franz Sodia Ferlach” on tops of matted ribs. Shotgun bbls have raised ventilated ribs. Rifle bbls have center portion of rib milled away, leaving quarter rib and front sight base. U-notch rear sight is dovetailed through, and silver bead front is longitudinally dovetailed into end. Bbls are stamped with SN and 1975 Ferlach proofs. One forend fits all bbl sets with top two pieces of three piece forend attached to bbls. Coin finished sidelock double Kersten over-under action features non-automatic safety, long top tang extending over comb, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, hand detachable locks, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with shaded scroll with oak leaf and acorn motifs on bolsters. Bottom of action is engraved “Franz Sodia, Ferlach” in band, over vignette of duck in marsh. Lockplates are engraved in various hunting motifs with a pair of dogs pointing trio of pheasants on left, and with stag and two hinds on right. Hinged, hand detachable, takedown pins mount through right lockplate. Horn trigger guard extends to engraved steel cap, gold inlaid with conjoined initials “DB”. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over ribbed horn buttplate, and features point pattern checkering with double line border and right hand shadow line cheekpiece. Matching forend has Deeley type release. 30-06 Bbl set: Drop at heel: Approx 2-1/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz, LOP 14-1/8″. 28 ga bbl set: Bore diameter: top -.552, bottom -.552. Bore restrictions: top -.004, bottom -.004. Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.031. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz, LOP 14-1/8″. .410 Bbl set: Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.470, bottom -.465 (muzzles back bored approx 2-1/2″). Wall thickness: top -.060, bottom -.062. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz, LOP 14-1/8″. Heavy aluminum case stamped “Anvil Cases” on top, has screw latches and combination lock. Interior is lined in red velvet with compartments for action and forend in top, and four sets of bbls in bottom. Reproduction Franz Sodia catalog is in case. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, with numerous marks and small abrasions. Action retains nearly all of its orig coin finish, somewhat darkened, especially on left lockplate. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous marks and compressions, as well as some fairly deep scratches, with a repair at toe. Sling eye bases have been removed from shotgun bbls, ejector removed from forend. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Set trigger works. Case is excellent. 4-47000 MGM274 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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