Anschutz Model 54 Super Match .22 LR Bolt-Action Target Rifle, 27.5 in Heavy Barrel (1962, West Germany)
This 1962 Anschutz Model 54 Super Match is a classic West German single-shot .22 LR target rifle built around the renowned Match 54 action. It features a 27.5-inch heavy barrel with a recessed crown, an externally adjustable match trigger in a detachable unit, and a right-hand walnut target stock with extensive adjustability. Factory diopter sights and an integral 11 mm receiver dovetail round out a purpose-built competition setup with German proof marks and period-correct markings.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The walnut stock shows scattered scratches and handling marks throughout. There is a slight crack located behind the receiver. The blued metal exhibits small, infrequent spots of pitting. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Anschutz diopter rear sight for 11 mm receiver dovetail
- Front globe sight inserts
- Detachable match trigger unit for Anschutz Match 54
- Walnut palm rest assembly for UIT/Anschütz accessory rail
- Buttplate pads/components for the adjustable aluminum buttplate carrier
- Adjustable alloy butt hook extension for buttplate carrier (detached)
- Aluminum sliding handstop/sling attachment for UIT/Anschütz forend rail
- USAREUR Firearms Retention Authorization card/tag matching the rifle's serial number
Built on the Match 54 single-shot action, this rifle uses a round-top steel receiver with integral 11 mm dovetail grooves for precision aperture sights. The right-hand bolt has a round knob, and the receiver includes a single-shot loading port. West German proof stamps with a 62 date stamp confirm period manufacture.
The heavy 27.5-inch target barrel is marked "Model 54 Super Match" and ends in a recessed crown. This profile enhances stability on target and complements the rifle's competition-focused design.
The trigger system is a match-grade unit that is externally adjustable and detachable. This design allows fine-tuning for precise shot control and simplifies maintenance or replacement as needed. The correct Anschutz detachable match trigger unit is included.
The right-hand walnut target stock is configured for competition: anatomical pistol grip with checkering and an adjustable palm shelf, raised cheek rest, deep beavertail forend, and a two-piece aluminum adjustable buttplate carrier with vertical slots and knurled adjusters. A detachable hook buttplate and a full-length UIT/Anschütz forend rail with sliding handstop and palm rest assembly are provided to optimize fit and support.
Sighting is via an Anschutz rear diopter mounted to the integral 11 mm dovetail and a hooded/globe front sight with inserts. The receiver is marked "J.G. Anschütz GmbH Waffenfabrik Ulm/D Germany," underscoring its West German origin and match pedigree.