FRANZ SODIA. A FINE 9.3X74R SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBL

FRANZ SODIA. A FINE 9.3X74R SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 17233; with extra 7x65R barrels and 12-bore shot barrels. 25 7/8in. Bohler antinit-steel nitro barrels in 9.3x74R calibre with raised matt rib and wooden side-fillets, open sights and ramp- mounted blade foresight, the breech end with quickly-detachable mount shoes; 26in. Bohler antinit-steel nitro barrels in 7x65R calibre with raised matt rib and wooden side-fillets, open sights and ramp-mounted blade foresight; 28 5/8in. Bohler antinit-steel nitro 12-bore shot barrels with ventilated matt top-rib, wooden side-fillets, the breech end deeply engraved with bold acanthus scrolls and carved in relief with mallard in flight, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke; Quadruple-grip action with side-bolsters, removable striker discs, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, toplever finely pierced with a capercaillie, hand-detachable lockplates with concealed flush release lever, cocking-indicators, side-bolsters carved in relief with floral and foliate motifs on a matt background, the action and furniture with bold stylised acanthus scrolls, the lockplates deeply carved in relief and white metal inlaid with fine depictions of red deer and wild boar with hounds and set in wooded landscapes, the underside relief engraved and white metal inlaid with a coat of arms, old silver finish overall, 14 5/8in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with sling swivels, weight 8lb. 13oz. (9.3x74R and 7x65R barrels) and 7lb. 8oz. (12-bore barrels).