Anschutz 54

The History of Anschutz

On the first of July in 1856, the son of the master gunsmith Johann Heinrich Gottlieb Anschütz, Julius Gottfried Anschütz founded the company J.G. ANSCHÜTZ in Zella-Mehlis, Thuringia. Forty years later, they relocated from the small workshop to their first factory with 76 employees. The founder of the J.G. ANSCHÜTZ company passed away in 1901. His sons Fritz and Otto took over their father's work. The latter died in 1923. The company was continued by Fritz August Anschütz supported by his two sons Max Fritz and Rudolf Charles Anschütz, the third ANSCHÜTZ generation. The factory was closed down and then destroyed and seized after the war.

1950 was the year of a fresh start in the Danube Bastion in Ulm where the company J.G. ANSCHÜTZ GmbH was founded. 7 people and 20 machines initially handled air pistols and gun repairs; afterward, Flobert rifles (rimfire rifles) and Match rifles were added. After the first sport shooting success, further successes came one after the other. Max Schmeling, a former boxing champion, also competed for Germany on the clay pigeon shooting national team. He was familiar with ANSCHÜTZ rifles because he was a target shooter and a hunter. He purchased some of them in Ulm and even suggested a change in the company's logo.

Dieter Anschütz, a member of the fourth generation, took over management in 1968 and proved himself as a good leader. The catchphrase "DIE MEISTER MACHER" was born out of the achievements of the ANSCHÜTZ target actions across the globe. It still holds true today. As managing director since 1992, Jochen Anschütz continues to administer the company with the aid of his son.

Anschutz 54 Rifle Review

Anschutz 54 is a Match grade action system designed for target shooting competitions. It was first introduced in 1954 in the original Anschutz 54 Match rifle and completely dominated the competitive scene till the 21st century. The action system itself is used in plenty of variants that are listed below. They are used in various sport shooting disciplines, including Olympics rifle shooting and benchrest shooting.

The wing safety on the Anschutz 54 Match locks the firing pin and the bolt handle. Its barrel is 580 mm (22.8 inches) long, while its overall length is 1070 mm (42.1 inches). When a Match rifle ages, a competitor usually swaps it for a newer one. However, the old rifle is still incredibly accurate and more than good for hunting and lower-grade competitions or beginners in shooting sports. While competing, the shooters use a diopter and front sights, that can then be taken down and replaced with a preferred rifle scope. Other parts should be adjusted accordingly as well, transforming the Match model into an outstanding hunting rimfire bolt-action rifle.

The legendary Anschutz Match 54 action has evolved into the new Anschutz target small bore barreled action 54.30. The newer model is built on concepts and standards established in contemporary sport shooting, supported by decades of testing and tried-and-true components. The loading port was shifted 30 mm backward and had an 18% size reduction. The receiver is now more rigid as a result of these adjustments. The loading port's closer location allows for less movement while in position and an improvement to the overall ergonomics. The bolt and firing pin are both 30 mm shorter to accommodate the loading port's closer location. Additionally, the firing pin's weight was reduced, which increased the firing pin's velocity and decreased the lock time. The newly created Anschutz Match chamber has increased accuracy overall.

Figure 1: Anschutz 54 Match, chambered for .22 LR (Source: https://www.varidecicognani.it/fr/shop/view/carabina-libera-anschutz-54-match-cal-22-lr--P01187/)

Anschutz 54 Calibers

Anschutz 54 is chambered for the following calibers:

• .17 Mach 2

• .17 HMR

• .17 Hornet

• .22 LR

• .22 Win. Mag. R. F.

• .22 Hornet

• .222 Rem.

Anschutz 54 Variants

Anschutz 54 is available in the following variants:

• 1710

• 1712

• 1907

• 1913

• 1914

• 1918

• 1927

• 2013

• 54.18 Benchrest*

*The model does not fit the 1710/1712 stocks and chassis

Figure 2: Anschutz 54 Match receiver, chambered for .22 LR (Source: https://tirsportif.forumactif.com/t31289-anschutz-1411-match-54-1978)

Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Anschutz 54

Rifles that have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Anschutz 54

For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, the mounting surfaces of these rifles must match in all dimensions. The following rifles are interchangeable:

• All rifles with a rounded 11 mm dovetail rail

Rifles that have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Anschutz 54

For two-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces must match in all dimensions except the B distance. B distance can vary because two-piece mounts can be installed and adjusted closer or further apart. The following rifles are interchangeable:

• All rifles with a rounded 11 mm dovetail rail

Best Scope Mounts for Anschutz 54

Fixed Scope Mounts for Anschutz 54

We recommend BKL Dovetail Rings due to their balance of affordability and quality. They are made of aluminum and come with a two-year warranty.

Order BKL Dovetail Rings

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Anschutz 54

If you plan on using different scopes on your rifle, this Rusan pivot mount is easy to detach and stays on point when reattached without the need for zeroing. It comes with a ten-year warranty.

Check out Rusan pivot mount

Picatinny Rails for Anschutz 54

If you wish to install a Picatinny rail on top of the dovetail rail, this is the best affordable choice by the Italian manufacturer. It is made of steel and comes with a thirty-year warranty.

Click here for Contessa Picatinny rail

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If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

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