CBL1:
In the times of Austria-Hungary, Ferlach guns were considered good quality, but hardly "best". Production was large, over 10,000 a year or so, and most of the guns were affordable.
At the middle of the last century Ferlach gunds were considered excellent quality but were not yet overpriced as the working power in Austria was still "cheap". A few thousand guns made yeary.
Towards the 21th century, there were less and less gunmakers still active, less guns made, but the quality was high, with many extra fancy specimens made; also the reputation became legendary, and the prices went up considerably, slowely but surely getting out of reach for most hunters. Today the few makers left make a few bespoke guns for reach people who appreciate their quality and special flavour. Fortunately for gun enthusiasts like you and me, older used Ferlach guns can still be found for reasonable prices.
Here in central Europe an avarage used Ferlach double can be found for around one thousand euros, but an extra nice specimen like yours should easyly bring twice this amount; IMHO of course.
With kind regards,
Jani
