News & Events
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June 6, 2024
AUSTRIAN ARTISAN: GENERATIONS OF HERITAGE, ART AND HUNTING
We have the pleasure of being featured in Porch & Prarie (www.porchprairiemag.com) the in-flight magazine of Nicholas Air, one of the most innovative private aviation companies in the world. US based…
April 9, 2024
A CELEBRATION OF CRAFTSMANSHIP, CREATIVITY AND PURPOSE
A globetrotter and Schöngeist with a marvelous gift of expressing his passion for sporting adventures thru prosaic language and beautiful photography has published a new Luxury Journal. The Sporting…
March 26, 2024
A DAY AT FANZOJ’S
If we can inspire a long range expert to discover the poet in himself, when spending the day with us – there is no stopping us :-) Join Rod Formosa, founder of www.rifletalks.com on a day at…
February 22, 2024
“THE SNOW LEOPARD” – A tribute to the extraordinary beauty and wildlife at the roof of the world
A celebration of craftsmanship, creativity & purpose. Our company was commissioned to put our unique technical & artistic skills in the service to telling the story of nature’s fragile balance and…
December 18, 2023
FERLACH, AUSTRIA: CENTER OF WORLD-BEST HUNTING FIREARMS
The valleys and gorges of the Karawanken mountains are rich in forests and water, and of wild, picturesque beauty. In the 16th century Emperor Ferdinand of Austria I has gathered capable gunsmiths…
October 27, 2023
MAGICAL RECORDS: FANZOJ SINGLE SHOT RIFLE KB-1 TI CARBON
A passionate mountain hunter describes in “Jagen Weltweit” No. 5/2023 how a bold idea was born and implemented by the Johann Fanzoj firm. Result: World Weight Champion.
August 31, 2023
FROM THE “MAJESTY OF NATURE” COLLECTION: THE PANTHER
Hunting firearms inhabit a unique place in the world of rare collectibles. Throughout human history, they have inspired awe and fascination, serving not only as means of protection and sustenance but…
July 5, 2023
LET’S TALK ABOUT LONG RANGE PRECISION
Life means change, and company Fanzoj has taken on a new major challenge by diving into the Long Range Precision realm – with the usual standards of perfectionism. Probably no other .338LapMag rifle…
February 28, 2023
FERLACH GUNMAKER – STILL HUNTING AT 90
Johann “Hans” Fanzoj’s life shows strength thru adverse times. What a generous gesture of Safari Club International Magazin, editor Steve Comus, to feature our father’s life story as one of the early…
February 6, 2023
ROOTS OF AFRICA
It is always again an experience for us, a deep exhale, when such a large theme project is completed. We become wistfully aware of how precious and limited such items are, all solely dependent on…
November 20, 2022
“MOUNTAIN KINGDOM”: The unique pairing of ancient craftsmanship skills with modern long-range expertise in a Johann Fanzoj single shot rifle, cal. .338 Lapua Magnum
A grande rifle project in our company has reached completion, authorized to go public. A cooperation with an extraordinary man and hunter who has kept the hunting community in suspense for years with…
October 23, 2022
GRATIFICATION: HONORING A PROCESS
We made it. Regardless of all the adverse circumstances of this year, we were able to realize a major project that will give us sustainable autonomy: The completion of our ultra-modern in-house…
June 19, 2022
JOHANN FANZOJ IN SAVANNAH, GEORGIA: A SHARED EXPERIENCE IN WHAT AN EXCLUSIVE FIREARM IS REALLY ABOUT
Savannah, the oldest city in Georgia, USA, where fabulous period architecture is set amongst ancient Oak trees being under a veil of Spanish Moss hanging from their massive limbs, was the beautiful…
March 6, 2022
WHAT MAKES SOMETHING A WORK OF ART
What makes something a work of art? “Upscale Magazine” author James Essex initially asked himself, and after we got to know each other, he realized to his own surprise, that yes, a fine sporting…
September 7, 2021
JOHANN FANZOJ featured at CREATE DAY/LONDON CRAFT WEEK 2021
We are pleased and honored for the invitation to join CREATE DAY this year, a program presented by LONDON CRAFT WEEK, an annual festival celebrating talent & outstanding creativity by bringing…
June 19, 2021
THE ART OF THE GUN: BAHRAIN LUXURY MAGAZINE ”DURRAH“ PORTRAYS JOHANN FANZOJ’S STUNNING VISIONS FOR AN ANCIENT CRAFT
We are pleased to share a fabulous article about our company in the June issue of DURRAH, a luxury lifestyle magazine in the Gulf States, which emphasizes the historical relevance & fascination of…
May 2, 2021
KÖNIGIN DES STILS – ELEGANZ UND HANDWERKLICHE PERFEKTION: DIE KIPPLAUFBÜCHSE KB-1 AUS DEM HAUSE FANZOJ
Wir freuen uns über den schönen Artikel im neuen HALALI Magazin 2/2021. „Reiz und Ethos der Jagd liegen in der Beschränkung“, wie Dr. Wolfgang Fleck so trefflich formuliert, deren stilvoller Ausdruck…
February 5, 2021
KIPPLAUF: BOTH A TYPE OF RIFLE AND A HUNTING ETHIC
A very interesting, well researched narrative on how the idea of sustainable use of wildlife resources was born on two different continents, Europe and the US, appeared in the Jan/Feb issue of SCI…
December 10, 2020
JOHANN FANZOJ: IN THE OLYMPUS OF GUNMAKING
A recent publication on our company in the French fine gun magazine 'Armes de Chasse', written by Djamel Thala, renowned writer and connoisseurs of fine arms, who spans a wide arc from the long…
September 22, 2020
FANZOJ TRIPLE BARREL SHOTGUN: A DELIGHTFUL VARIATION ON A CLASSY BRITISH BEST
We are glad to announce our participation at the World Gunmakers VIRTUAL Event that took place in September 2020, with a rarity and specialty of ours. What seems a classy double shotgun, in fact…
August 2, 2020
FERLACHER SEZESSION: DIE WEGE DER PIONIERE
Wir haben große Freude an dem schönen und originären Beitrag im qualitätsvollen, deutschen Magazin HALALI 3/2020. Autor Dr. Wolfgang Fleck vergleicht unsere Firma darin mit den Wiener Sezessionisten,…
May 12, 2020
ELEGANCE AND CLASS. BUILT TO PERFORM. JOHANN FANZOJ GUNMAKERS ARE INTRODUCING THEIR NEW ROUND-ACTION SHOTGUN.
We wanted to do an e x c e l l e n t job, and we took our time. After all, a Best shotgun from Ferlach, Austria, should be something special. So, after years of planning and design, we are pleased…
May 12, 2020
VORBILDLICH: FANZOJ´s NEUE ROUND-ACTION FLINTE
DWJ 5/2020: Nach Jahren der Planung und der Designarbeit stellt die Ferlacher Waffenmanufaktur Fanzoj jetzt eine neue Linie von Flinten höchster Qualität vor. Es sollen sehr praxisgerechte Waffen…
February 16, 2020
AUSTRIAN LUXURY GUNMAKERS JOHANN FANZOJ TAKE THE ANCIENT IDEA OF GUNS & ART TO A NEW DIMENSION
Safari Club Interntional Magacine published a fabulous article on our company in the Jan/Feb 2020 issue. Thank you – SCI, Steve Comus & Team.
January 29, 2020
JOHANN FANZOJ AT DALLAS SAFARI CLUB CONVENTION, January 9 – 12th, 2020.
Opportunity brought us back to Dallas, Texas this year, where Dallas Safari Club held their annual convention from January 9 – 12th 2020 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
December 15, 2019
WEAPONRY ART BY JOHANN FANZOJ: THE PRIVILEGE TO CREATE ITEMS FOR POSTERITY
Weapons inhabit a unique place in the fascinating world of rare collectibles. Throughout human history, arms and armor have inspired awe and fascination alike, and have been the most important side…
December 4, 2019
DRACON – A fantastic Voyage into the World of Dragons. Austrian Luxury Gunmakers Johann Fanzoj are taking the ancient idea of Guns & Art to a new dimension.
D r a c o n is an opulent ride into the mystical world of dragons, rulers over the elemental forces; powerful protectors and challengers alike on man´s eternal Search for the Dragon´s pearl.
November 9, 2019
JOHANN FANZOJ: ВЕРНОСТЬ ТРАДИЦИЯМ И ОТКРЫТОСТЬ ДЛЯ ИННОВАЦИЙ / COMBINING CENTURY OLD TRADITIONS WITH MODERN TECHNOLOGY.
„Мы глубоко исследуем наши корни, чтобы обогатить Настоящее знанием и умением поколений Прошлого, совмещая их с новейшими материалами и технологиями"- поясняет Даниэла Фанзой, креативный директор…
October 20, 2019
UNIQUE CRAFTSMANSHIP IN THE HISTORIC SETTING OF GOSTINY DVOR: JOHANN FANZOJ GUNMAKERS AT ARMS & HUNTING, MOSCOW.
The imposing walls of Moscow’s oldest merchants place „Gostiny Dvor“ provided once again the beautiful setting for the annual Arms&Hunting show from October 10th – 13th 2019, which is every year an…
August 26, 2019
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE
How Johann Fanzoj gunmakers bring their centuries of heritage to produce avant-garde shotguns using modern technology. We would like to share a fabulous article in the Sporting Magacine „COVEY RISE“,…
August 14, 2019
ABU DHABI MAGAZINE FEATURING “JOHANN FANZOJ LUXURY GUNMAKERS“
A nice article on our company was published in the luxury lifestyle section of ”Abu Dhabi Magazine – The Capital Connect“ – Abu Dhabi´s definitive resource on culture, arts & entertainment, fashion…
February 27, 2019
Visit JOHANN FANZOJ at IWA Outdoor Classics
Visit Johann Fanzoj gunmakers at IWA 2019 to view HIGHLIGHTS OF LUXURY GUN CRAFTSMANSHIP.
November 28, 2018
JOIN OUR FANZOJ PROFESSIONALS & FRIENDS ON THEIR WAY TO A STUNNING AFRICAN ADVENTURE
Join our Fanzoj Professionals & Friends on their way to a stunning African adventure.
September 24, 2018
GLAMOUR GUNS: WHEN FIREARMS DO TELL THE STORY: SCI Magacine is featuring Johann Fanzoj´s “Great Migration” double rifle
GLAMOUR GUNS: WHEN FIREARMS DO TELL THE STORY: SCI Magacine is featuring Johann Fanzoj´s “Great M ...
September 9, 2018
FANZOJ´S FOUR-BARRELLED RIFLE
A rarity and a technical masterpiece by Johann Fanzoj is this four-barrelled rifle/shotgun combination (Vierling) - a side-by-side double rifle paired with an over-and-under shotgun.
August 11, 2018
SCRIMSHAW: THE ECHO OF MILLIONS OF YEARS – STUNNING IMPRESSIONS OF AN ANCIENT CRAFT.
STUNNING IMPRESSIONS OF AN ANCIENT CRAFT. Superlative craftsmanship and creativity on a spectacular “Set of Five” Johann Fanzoj bolt action rifles.
July 24, 2018
FANZOJ TITANIUM Single Shot Rifle
An interesting article on the new Fanzoj KB-1 TI CARBON was published in the June2018 issue of Russian Hunting Magacine – Russkiji Ohotnichi Journal.
June 28, 2018
MECHANICAL WONDERS: WHAT DO LUXURY TIME PIECES AND SPORTING ARMS HAVE IN COMMON?
MECHANICAL WONDERS: WHAT DO LUXURY TIME PIECES AND SPORTING ARMS HAVE IN COMMON?
April 25, 2018
We are building our Instagram gallery
We are building our Instagram gallery to become a fascinating portrait of one of Europe´s oldest gunmaking firms with a contemporary vision for a very old craft.
February 20, 2018
Visit JOHANN FANZOJ at IWA Outdoor Classics
We look forward to once again welcome visitors to view HIGHLIGHTS OF EXCLUSIVE GUN CRAFTSMANSHIP booth Nr. 3A-306.
February 17, 2018
IWA 2018: JOHANN FANZOJ Turns the Gunmaking World upside down by introducing a revolutionary pairing of Old World Craftsmanship with Space Age Materials
IWA 2018: JOHANN FANZOJ Turns the Gunmaking World upside down by introducing a revolutionary pairing of Old World Craftsmanship with Space Age Materials.
February 17, 2018
JOHANN FANZOJ´s unbelievable “Four-Barrelled Rifle-Shotgun” (VIERLING)
An astonishing technical tour-de-force, from the conception, design & crafting of this MASTERPIECE over a 6 year span,” says creative director Daniela Fanzoj representing Johann Fanzoj gunmakers…
February 12, 2018
Stay connected with #johann_fanzoj
Joining social-media communication is a tremendous effort for a small family firm, driven by total dedication to bringing this ancient gunmaking craft with its fantastic visuals into the world.