Anschütz 1903
J.G. Anschütz GmbH & Co. KG · Rifle · In Production
Also known as: 1903 Target, Model 1903
Overview
The Anschütz 1903 is the company's entry-level smallbore match rifle, a .22 LR single-shot used in ISSF three-position and prone competition. Built on the lighter Match 64 action family rather than the premium Match 54, it pairs a heavy match barrel with an adjustable match two-stage trigger and an anatomically shaped match stock with adjustable cheekpiece and buttplate. It is supplied without sights so competitors can fit their own diopter and globe sights.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 4500 g (158.7 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1100 mm (43.31") |
| Barrel Length | 650 mm (25.59") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 1.8 N (0.4 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Muzzle Velocity | 335 m/s (1099 fps) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 419 mm (16.50") |
| 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: Single Round
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Single Shot, Heavy Match Barrel, Adjustable Cheekpiece, Adjustable Buttplate, Accessory Rail, Supplied Without Sights
Variants
- Anschütz 1903 L (left-hand) — Left Hand
- Anschütz 1903 Junior — Junior
Service history
Operators
- ISSF smallbore club and junior competitors
Production
Current production entry-level match rifle
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Notes
The 1903 is the rifle most junior and club ISSF smallbore shooters start on before stepping up to the Match 54-based 1907 and 1913. Sources disagree slightly on weight (EU spec ~4.5 kg vs US listings ~4.35 kg) and overall length.
Background
The 1903 is Anschütz's gateway competition rifle: the rifle on which a large share of the world's junior and club smallbore shooters learn position shooting before graduating to the Olympic-grade Match 54 rifles.