Anschutz 1761

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 1761 Rifle Review

Anschutz 1761 is a small-bore bolt-action rifle designed for sporting shooters and hunters. It is, however, not very similar to Anschutz's traditional Match 54/64 actions.

As opposed to two rows of three-locking-lugs robust bolts like in the mentioned actions, this one consists of a bolt featuring a single row of three locking lugs with an opening angle of sixty degrees. The trigger is single-stage and has an adjustable pull weight and travel, while a two-stage trigger is also being developed. The safety is an improved version of the old Anschutz's mechanism, which blocks the trigger, but it is much more silent due to the reduced pressure required to operate it.

Anschutz 1761's barrel is 457 mm (18 inches) long, while it measures 902 mm (35.5 inches) overall. The steel detachable magazine has a capacity of 5+1 rounds and a simple latch in front of the trigger to release it.

Anschutz 1761, chambered for .22 LR

Figure 1: Anschutz 1761, chambered for .22 LR (Source: https://www.anschuetz-sport.com/en/jagd/)

Anschutz 1761 Calibers

Anschutz 1761 is chambered for the following calibers:

.17 HMR
.22 LR
.22 WMR

Anschutz 1761 Variants

Anschutz 1761 is available in the following variants:

Classic
Thumbhole stock
Monte Carlo
Classic whisper - silenced
MP R Multi Purpose Beavertail
MS R Silhouette

Anschutz 1761 receiver, chambered for .22 LR

Figure 2: Anschutz 1761 receiver, chambered for .22 LR (Source: https://www.anschuetz-sport.com/en/jagd/kleinkaliber/)

Anschutz 1761 receiver

Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Anschutz 1761

Rifles that have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Anschutz 1761

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 1761

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 1761

Fixed Scope Mounts for Anschutz 1761

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.

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Anschutz 1761

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.

Picatinny Rails for Anschutz 1761

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.

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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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The History of Anschutz