GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
FRANZ SODIA OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN AND RIFLE/ SHOTGUN COMBINATION WITH TWO SCOPES.FRANZ SODIAO/U RIFLE1617720/20 and 20/243CASED 2 BBL SETMODERN; C&RCal. 20ga / and 20 x 243. 3" Chambers. Two sets of 23-3/4" demi-bloc bbls are fitted with solid matted ribs, and are both engraved "Paul Jaeger, Jenkintown PA" on unmatted portion. Double shotgun bbls have flip-up rear sight. Rifle/ shotgun bbls have similar sight and claw bases on rear portion of rib, central portion is milled away forming quarter rib rear and front ramp. which holds a silver bead. Bottom bbl is stamped with 1968 Ferlach nitro proofs and steel type (Boehler Rasant). Coin finished ogee backed boxlock OU double Kersten action features automatic safety, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with 80% coverage well done open shaded scroll within geometric and line borders which surrounds nicely detailed game scenes on sides; bounding buck whitetail on left, and a flushing pheasant on right. Bottom of action is engraved "Franz. Sodia" "FERLACH" "MADE IN AUSTRIA". Top lever and trigger guard are blued. SN is on trigger guard tang. Lightly marbled and figured European walnut white line capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8" over Pachmayr basket weave pad, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, nicely shaped side panels, and point pattern checkering. Sling loop matching that on bottom of both sets of bbls, is on toe line. Forend is 3-pc with matching ejector bottom section servicing both bbl sets, and has a Deeley release. 20 ga BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.625, bottom - .624. Bore restrictions: top - .009 (IC), bottom - .004 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2-9/16", drop at comb: 1-3/8". Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 13-7/8". Rifle/ shotgun BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.624. Bore restrictions: top - .008 (IC). Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8", drop at comb: approx 1-9/16". Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 13-7/8". Rifle shotgun bbl set is fitted with two scopes both by Nickel, both are rail scopes in claw mounts, one with windage adjustment. One scope is 2-1/2 X with crosshair and post reticle, the other is 4 X with fine crosshair reticle. This combo is housed in an "American Pro" aluminum case with black foam interior. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of considerable field use, with a few light marks and some slight wear in metal finishes, and a number of light and heavy scratches and marks in wood. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong. Scopes are excellent with some light marks, optically clear. Case is fine. 51872-29 MGM59 (4,000-8,000)