Austrian Snap Action Drilling by Franz Sodia

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16 ga (2 3/4'') over 7x72R, 23 5/8'' barrels choked full and extra full with bright very good plus bores showing a few small spots of light pitting ahead of the chambers and some small shallow dings here and there, the Bohler Blitz Stahl rifle barrel with a very good bore showing some light pitting and oxidation in the grooves with otherwise strong rifling. This drilling was made some time around the Anschluss and shows 1938 Ferlach proof marks on barrels and frame, the left inside edge of the frame also with a softened set of German proofs. The barrels retain about 95% original blue showing some scattered light handling marks and areas thinning to gray patina under bright light. The action is mostly a pleasant silvery gunmetal patina and the lever and triggerguard show fine original blue. The action is embellished in full coverage with wide flowing foliate and floral motifs, fine punch-dot background shading and game scenes of elk on left and dog with fox on right. The checkered capped pistolgrip walnut stock and forend remain in very good plus condition showing some scattered light dings and moderate finish wear. It seems the forend is probably a replacement from a different but similar drilling as it does not fit particularly well. Stock features left-side Germanic cheekpiece, ivory pistolgrip cap, four cartridge trap along toe line with rehbock on cover and a replacement solid red rubber pad providing a 14 3/8'' length-of-pull. The drilling is equipped with European sling swivels, Greener safety, German silver and brass cocking indicator pins, and tang barrel selector that automatically flips up the rear sight when rifle is selected. The barrels lock-up solid showing the faintest sliver of light at breeches and the lever exhibiting some play. The set trigger will require attention as it is not setting properly and the action otherwise seems to function normally. A very good Austrian drilling from a turbulent period. (13B11757-110) {C&R} (1200/1800)

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This item is part of Auction No. 146 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
 Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 9:00 AM  Eastern
 
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Austrian Snap Action Drilling by Franz Sodia
Austrian Snap Action Drilling by Franz Sodia
Lot number: 157
Seller: Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc.
Event: Auction No. 146 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
Ends: Saturday, May 31 | 9:00 AM  Eastern

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