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11/09/2025 21:26:13
Fern Kauf Nord brochures (c.1958 with Falke/BSF and Weihrauch/BSF ranges)
This appears to be the same year's FKN retailer catalogue first with a rebadged Falke range of rifles (similar to earlier years - ie see this c.1952 FKN catalogue) and then reissued probably months later with the Weihrauch range of air rifles instead. This could be when, in about 1958, Falke declared bankruptcy after its founder suffered a heart attack the previous year and perhaps FKN struck a deal with Weihrauch to take Falke's place.
The second brochure, with Weihrauch/BSF ranges, also seems to continue to advertise the smallest tinplate Falke/Diana copies. Maybe they had a few old stock Falkes on the shelves and perhaps FKN was willing to keep selling them because at a pinch they could use Diana spare parts to service or repair them?
Brochure with Falke/BSF ranges:
Brochure with Weihrauch (and BSF) range:
