Franz Sodia, bergstutzen 7x65R x 222 Rem.

Description:
Serial #21939 , this Franz Sodia,  bergstutzen 7x65R x 222 Rem. was made in 1978 in Ferlach Austria.
25 5/8” chopper lump barrels with integral rib on top tube , made in Bohler Rasant steel. Like new bores and chambers. Claw mounted Swarovski 6x42 steel tube with soldered rings.
Nice regulation as it shot 2 1/4” groups at 100 yards with the first two boxes of ammo I could find in the calibers ( Norma 156gr and Winchester 50 gr)
Comes with extra scope VXR  4 - 12 x 50 illuminated duplex reticule also in claw rings
3 piece forend , bluing in 95% condition. Blitz type action , with Purdey flat bolt and Kerten top fastener.
Double set triggers, manual safety, bushed strikers. 80% coverage engraving with scroll and game scenes. Coin finish in 90% condition. Jointing is tight and the rifle operates as it should. Weight is 8 pounds 4 oz with the scope and 7 pounds w/out.
Bavarian style stock with a 14 ¼” LOP over a ¼” plate, cheek piece, shin strap. Drop is 1 7/8” at face, cast off is 1/8”.
The wood and the checkering are in 80% original condition. A sweet little rifle!
 

Rifle Caliber: .222 Remington, 7x65mmR
Manufacturer: Franz Sodia
Model: Bergstutzen 7x65R x 222 Rem.
Serial Number: 21939
Barrel Length: 25 5/8
Chambers: Like new
Condition: Very good
Bore Condition: Like new
Barrel Type: Chopper lump barrels with integral rib on top tube
Stock Cast: 1/8" cast off
Fore End: 3 piece forend
Butt Pad: 1/4 " plate
LOP: 14 1/4
Weight: 8Lbs 4 Oz with the scope, 7 Lbs. without it
Manufacture Date: 1978 in Ferlach, Aus
Extras: Extra scope
Optic: Claw mounted Swarovski 6x42, soldered rings

Price: $8,500.00