Gentleman, I've traded for a rifle that was imported to the the U.S.A. approximatly 1955. Flaig's of Millvane PA was the importer. The rifle is a hand made Ferlach Mauser in the 7 x 57 caliber with a 3 x 9 Kahles scope. The rifle is a "Model 80 N", with 2 folding leaf sights, ramp front with bead, 23 inch barrel, side mounted safety, no engraving, high polish blueing, French Walnut stock, oil finished with a small cheek piece. I can find absolutely no information on this rifle, nor any values. I've e-mailed the Gun Museum in Ferlach but recieved no replys. Any information would be greatly appreciated on the maker, value, cost, availability, etc. Thank you in advance for posting. Best regards and have a great day.

I can't immediately help you, but I thought I'd point out, that guns from Ferlach are made by many different smiths and companies. The Ferlach designation is really just a common denominator for the various firms in the gun business located in Ferlach.

Normally, I would have expected the name of the smith/company, that actually put together your rifle to appear on the gun somewhere??

- mike

I would think the name would be on the rifle also. But it isn't - at least the visible parts of the rifle anyway. I am tempted to pull the stock off but really hate too, untill I get the chance to shoot it. If it shoots accurately I would rather not disturb the stock. I will fire the rifle Monday and post the results. I realize that several gunsmiths and other tradesmen work together on the Ferlach guns. It is the first firearm I've owned that I could find absolutely not one bit of information on. Luckily a small booklet of Ferlack arms came with the rifle and shows the rifle as being a "Model 80 N" standard sporting rifle. There was also a "Model 80 L" that was ornately engraved, flat bolt handle, double trigger. Any help or information greatly appreciated.

I fired the Ferlach Mauser today. It was very accurate. After initial scope sighting I fired 4, three round groups. The first was about 2 inches but the first round down the tube was a flyer as I had cleaned the barrel and fired no fouling shot. I then fired a .5 inch, .3 inch, 1 inch group (final group was 2 thru the same hole and a flyer that I called). This was with Hornady Custom 139 grain. I believe the Hornady would consistently shoot less than an inch. if I was consistently able do it. I then fired one group of the Nosler 140 grain Partitions - two were within 1 inch but the third opened the group to 1 3/4 inch. The Noslers are probably capable of better accuracy but I felt that is was acceptable for hunting. Overall I'm quite pleased with the rifel. The trigger is wonderfull. I may keep this rifle for a while.
Best regards and have a great day. Still looking for info.

It sounds like you have a real treasure. A great rifle in a great caliber. Cool.

mes228,
In my 1968 Flaig's catalog is a flyer for a Ferlach Sporter Rifle. Description as follows- 98 Mauser action all steel parts, 24" Boehler steel button bbl. 6 groove 100-200 yd. rear sight. Hooded ramp w/gold bead, bolt knob knurled,forged for low scope, D&T for scope, Sako triugger w/side safety. Circassian walnut stock w/cheek-piece, recoil pad, rosewood tip and pg cap, checkered front and rear w/1" swivels. Wt. 71/2 lbs. 243,7x57,270,308,30/06,25/06 cals.Test fired at Austrian Govt. Arsenal w/ Austrian proof marks.
Price $135.00 (25/06-$145.00) FOB Millvale,Pa.

From the photo its a beautiful walnut monte carlo w/cheekpiece stock with nice grain and color,forend tip is on a 45' angle and the bolt release is engine turned. Its probally what is called a "Guild Rifle" as Ferlach was or is a collective group of Austrian gunsmiths( could be wrong , but thats all I know).
Hope this helps and I'd be very happy with your new toy.

Bob

Dear Manhasset:
Thank you!!! I've been out of town and just returned. Would it be possible to purchase the information or copies of it? I'd be very gratefull. I do think I'll keep this rifle for a while at least. Please e-mail me off line at mes228@msn.com It sounds exactly like the rifle I have. Thank you for taking the time to9 look. Best regards and have a great day.