Anschutz Model 54 Standard .22 LR Bolt-Action Single-Shot Rifle – Early Match 54 Action
The Anschutz Model 54 Standard pairs the company’s celebrated Match 54 action with a classic walnut Monte Carlo stock, delivering the crisp two-stage trigger and short lock time that helped define modern rimfire precision shooting. Early serial number 03403 places this rifle within the first decade of Match 54 production, making it notable for collectors and target shooters who value the original German craftsmanship.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle remains mechanically sound, but the exterior shows scratches, blemishes, and areas of rust and pitting on the metal surfaces. The walnut stock bears carved initials.
What’s Included
- Anschutz Model 54 Standard single-shot rifle
- Hooded globe front sight
The heart of this rifle is the legendary Match 54 bolt action, renowned for its smooth cycling and exceptionally short lock time—traits that have made it a benchmark in small-bore competition for decades.
A 25.5-inch chrome-moly steel barrel, finished in deep bluing, anchors the platform. The bore remains clean and shiny, and rifling is sharp, supporting the rifle’s reputation for sub-minute accuracy with quality .22 LR ammunition.
The walnut stock features a Monte Carlo cheek-piece, fine checkering, a UIT T-slot rail for a hand-stop or sling swivel, and a rubber butt pad. A comfortable pistol-grip and 13.5-inch length of pull round out the classic target ergonomics.
The receiver carries a factory 11 mm match dovetail for mounting aperture sights or optics, while the front wears a hooded globe. The rifle’s two-stage trigger breaks cleanly and can be tuned to the shooter’s preference.
Overall, this early-production Model 54 offers the build quality, precision pedigree, and timeless styling that have kept Anschutz rifles on firing lines worldwide.