Bought a 1962 vintage Ferlach BBF ("vertical cape gun") on a German online auction a few months ago. Signed by Josef Hambrusch, 16g above 7x65R, with Hensoldt Diavari 1.5-6x36. Price was surprisingly low so I tought I just bought a well used, average combination gun by a well known Ferlach maker.
The gun came here yesterday. When I put it together (no scope), I was immediately stunned by its light weight. I have a few Ferlach combination guns and I'm pretty sure this is the lightest. The main reason was clear the moment I red on both barrels: BÖHLER SUPER BLITZ. This is, at least as far as I can remember, my first first-hand experience with this famous (and expensive) steel and I must say I'm impressed.
I weighted the gun and it turned out to be 2.790 kg (6 lbs 2 oz, if I made the conversion right). This is very light for a high power rifle cartridge but since the scope adds another half kilo it should be OK.
This is also my first Hambrusch and compared to my F. Sodias and Borovniks of same vintage it's at least as good by desigh and workmanship if not in fact better. So a positive surprise here too.
With kind regards,
Jani
