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Lot 1759: Franz Soda - Over/Under

Fine Panel Scene Engraved Franz Sodia Double Rifle and Shotgun Combination Two Barrel Set with Eddie Bauer Letter, Scope and Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2018

Lot 1759: Franz Soda - Over/Under

Fine Panel Scene Engraved Franz Sodia Double Rifle and Shotgun Combination Two Barrel Set with Eddie Bauer Letter, Scope and Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2018

Estimated Price: $8,000 - $13,000
Price Realized:
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Fine Panel Scene Engraved Franz Sodia Double Rifle and Shotgun Combination Two Barrel Set with Eddie Bauer Letter, Scope and Case

Manufacturer: Sodia, Franz
Model: Over/Under Rifle
Type: Combination
Gauge: 375 H&H magnum
Barrel: 24 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 951
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 352
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

The included Eddie Bauer letter confirms the serial number, configuration, caliber, and engraving. The letter further states the gun was delivered in 1960 after a delay of over two years from the original order date. Beaded blade front and flip up rear notch sights, standard German proofs and "59" proof date on the barrels, and double claw scope mounts with a Weaver K2.5 60-B scope. The chamber sides of the rifle barrels are finely engraved with highly detailed African big game scenes of cap buffalo on the right and a roaring lion on the left. The receiver and hand detachable locks are fully engraved with fine scroll and game bird scenes of a fox stalking quail on the right and a dog flushing pheasants on the left. The underside is engraved with a large bull moose. With single selective trigger and tang mounted sliding safety/selector switch. The 27 3/4 inch, 12 gauge, vent rib shotgun barrels have dual bead sights, 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors, full chokes, and engraving on the chamber sides with waterfowl in place of the African game scenes. Checkered three-piece forearm and high comb pistol grip stock with raised cheekpiece, and solid Noshoc recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .721/.721 inch; minimum wall thickness .034/.034 inch; drop at comb 1 5/8 inches; drop at heel 2 1/2 inches; length of pull 14 inches. With leather bound takedown case with snap caps.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. 95% original blue finish remains with some light muzzle and edge wear, sharp engraving, and some small dings on the edges of the rib. The shotgun barrels are very good with a spot on the lower barrel were a sling mount has been removed and refinished. Otherwise they have 95% original finish with some mild edge wear. The receiver engraving is sharp and highly detailed with some mild dark spotting on the forearm fittings and a mixed blue/gray patina on the trigger guard. The wood is excellent with sharp checkering, small handling marks throughout, and some small dings. Mechanically excellent. Case is good with scuffs and scrapes throughout.



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