Anschütz 1827 Fortner
J.G. Anschütz GmbH & Co. KG · Rifle · In Production · 1984
Also known as: 1827 F, 1827F, Anschütz Fortner
Overview
The Anschütz 1827 Fortner is the dominant Olympic biathlon rifle, a .22 LR target rifle built around Peter Fortner's straight-pull toggle action. Ball bearings lock the bolt directly into the receiver, allowing the athlete to cycle the action with the index finger and thumb in under a second without breaking position. It carries four to five five-round magazines on the stock, a diopter sight set with spring-loaded snow caps, and a convertible carrying harness.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3500 g (123.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1040 mm (40.94") |
| Barrel Length | 550 mm (21.65") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 4.9 N (1.1 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 340 m/s (1115 fps) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Fortner Straight Pull Action, Ball Bearing Bolt Lockup, Stock Mounted Magazine Holders, Spring Loaded Snow Caps, Diopter Aperture Sights, Carrying Harness
Variants
- Anschütz 1827 F Comfort — Wood Stock
- Anschütz 1827 F Bionic — Composite Stock
Service history
Operators
- International biathlon competitors · adopted 1984
Production
Production years: 1984-present
Continuous production; the de-facto standard Olympic biathlon rifle
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Designer: Peter Fortner
Notes
The 'F' designates the Fortner straight-pull action. Anschütz specifies that the rifle groups ten shots within 17 mm at 50 m even at -20 degrees Celsius. The Fortner action uses the premium 5020 match trigger.
Background
Roughly 95 to 97 percent of all biathletes worldwide compete with the 1827 Fortner. Its straight-pull design lets athletes recharge the chamber without removing the rifle from the shoulder, a decisive advantage in glove-less, sub-zero conditions where a fraction of a second on the firing line decides medals.