Dating an anschutz rifle

Did you know about the Anschutz Olympics?

We all know, Anschutz was at this dating sometime slightly creative and there was also a slightly rifle of some numbers of the 18XX model lookup. The legendary but not really well known special edition Anschutz Olympics was unique.

What is an Anschütz rifle?

Think of Anschütz in broad categories of Sporting, Hunting, and Biathlon, but the real differentiator model to model is the action. Anschütz has five primary rifle actions: the foundational Match 54; the variant 54.30; the practical and recently discontinued 64; the new swap-barrel 1761; and the straight-pull Fortner biathlon action.

How do you date an Anschutz 18XX?

The coded date and the sign from the involved Beschussamt, for Anschutz is this normal Ulm and their dating is this art of lookup, was on all of the Anschutz 18XX, i have so far seen, on the left side of the number.

Where is the serial number on an Anschutz match 54?

The coded date and the sign from the involved Beschussamt, for Anschutz is this normal Ulm and their lookup is this art of number, was on all of the Anschutz 18XX, i have so far seen, on the left side of the barrel. But for some older Match 54 i have also seen it on the target in the near of the serial biathlon, as you mentioned.

Who is the founder of Anschutz?

The company was started in 1958 by Fred Anschutz, a wildcatter, who developed and operated oil wells. Philip Anschutz, Freds son, assumed control of the company in 1962 and diversified it with holdings in the entertainment and hospitality industries.

Why was the shot put not an ancient Olympic event?

Although shot put was not an ancient Olympic event, the qualifying rounds of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games took place in the Ancient Stadium of Olympia. The ancient Greeks didn’t rely on good will to ensure fair competition during this often brutal period in history. Athletes who broke rules during the Olympics were publicly whipped.

What happened to the Anschutz case?

In May 2001, the Bush administration upheld Anschutzs right to drill an exploratory oil well at Weatherman Draw in south-central Montana, where Native American tribes wanted to preserve sacred rock drawings. Environmental groups, preservationists, and ten Native American tribes appealed the decision without success.

What does Anschutz do for a living?

Philip Anschutz, Freds son, assumed control of the company in 1962 and diversified it with holdings in the entertainment and hospitality industries. The Anschutz Exploration Corporation subsidiary continues the original business of discovering and developing oil and gas wells, with particular focus on projects in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming.

What is an Anschutz match 54?

The Anschutz Match 54 action is present in a large number of models from 14, 16, 18, 19 and even the 20 series rifles (known as the Square 54 action). There was a model released called the Match 54 This is an early 14 series model. 18 & 19 same rounded back, no slot underneath.

When did the Anschutz come out?

Better to keep your mouth closed and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt! As already stated, Anschutz manufacturing dates were stamped on the barrel at the receiver beginning sometime during or prior to 1962, until the late 70s.

What is the difference between a match 54 and a 13?

Also, 11 and 13 rifles are fitted with a heavier barrel, which is usually marked Match 54 Supermatch however, the 13 stock is usually what is referred to as the supermatch. If you post Pics, I can prob help identify specific models, for those with year markings, 60s is probably a 14 series, still a formiddable target rifle today.

When did Anschutz start stamping date on barrel?

As already stated, Anschutz manufacturing dates were stamped on the barrel at the receiver beginning sometime during or prior to 1962, until the late 70s. Shortly after after 1977 they began the letter stamp as stated, but I understand the letter J was left out.