Barrel length 61 cm (24"), stock length 37.5 cm (14.5"), overall length 104 cm (41"), weight 4.9 kg, year of manufacture 1977, Austrian proof, condition 2.
Demibloc barrels with continuously engraved stepped quarter rib inscribed "J. Fanzoj - Arms - Ferlach ", express sights with 3 additional raised rear sights, locked doll head, extractor, disc-set strikers, back-action sidelocks with cocking indicators and sear, inside circpolished and with nitrided lock parts, bright bascule with reinforced fences, sliding tang safety with gold inlaid "SAFE", tang extended to the comb, gilded double trigger with articulated front blade, engraved steel pistol grip cap with flap, deep relief engraved animal scenes of three lions hunting two cape buffalo on left, three drafting elephants on right, rhinoceros on case back and crocodile on trigger guard surrounded by raised foliage tendrils and arabesques, finely grained walnut stock with drop points, oval cheek piece, fine checkering, fore-end with Deeley latch, fragile rubber recoil pad, in the highest luxury class uniquely decorated big game gun of the famous Ferlach master.
The name Fanzoj is historically deeply rooted in the municipality of Ferlach, in the south of Austria. The first records of Fanzoj as an independent gunsmith can be found in 1750. Over the generations this developed into one of the most outstanding names in the history of Austrian gunsmithing. In the times of the monarchy, the generations of the family were privileged to be allowed to work as suppliers to the imperial court. Emperor Franz Joseph I found his favourite weapon in a single-barreled break-barrel rifle with hammer, today known as the Ischl short rifle (Stutzen). In the 20th century the company, like many others of the same guild, went through ups and challenges. After the world wars, production in Ferlach increased significantly until the 1980s, when the market became oversaturated and increasingly difficult due to international competition. Fanzoj countered this development with a focus on high-quality weapons, which ultimately resulted in a complete new manufacturing facility in 2005. Today the company is managed by the siblings Daniela & Patrick Fanzoj. In the fusion of the most modern technology paired with traditional handwork, hunting and collector's weapons of the highest quality are created there. The focus is also on the artistic execution through engravings and ornaments. Fanzoj is one of the most recognized gunsmiths in the world today, due in no small part to the exceptional design of his masterpieces.

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