Anschütz Model 54
J.G. Anschütz GmbH & Co. KG · Rifle · In Production · 1954
Also known as: Match 54, Anschütz 1913, 1913 Super Match
Overview
The Anschütz Model 54 refers to the legendary Match 54 action, introduced in 1954 and regarded as the gold-standard Olympic smallbore action. A solid steel single-shot bolt with two rear locking lugs gives an extremely fast lock time, and the action underpins Anschütz's premier ISSF rifles, including the 1913 Super Match free rifle. Top-tier builds wear a fully adjustable aluminium stock with hooked buttplate, palm rest and forearm rail, fitted with the benchmark Anschütz 5018 two-stage match trigger.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 7000 g (246.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1150 mm (45.28") |
| Barrel Length | 690 mm (27.17") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 0.6 N (0.1 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 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Aluminum |
| 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: Match 54 Action, Two Rear Locking Lugs, Single Shot, Anschutz 5018 Match Trigger, Interchangeable Front Sight Inserts, Hooked Adjustable Buttplate, Adjustable Cheekpiece, Palm Rest, Forearm Accessory Rail
Variants
- Anschütz 1913 Super Match — Free Rifle
- Anschütz 1907 — Standard Rifle
Service history
Operators
- ISSF and Olympic smallbore competitors
Production
Production years: 1954-present
The Match 54 action has been produced continuously since 1954; the 1913 Super Match is the current top-tier free rifle
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Notes
Model 54 / Match 54 names the action rather than a single catalogued rifle; the current flagship expression is the 1913 Super Match free rifle. Weight varies widely with the free-rifle accessories (palm rest, hook buttplate, sights); the figure given is a representative configured weight.
Background
The Match 54 action is the gold-standard Olympic smallbore action, described as a bank-vault-strong lockup that, paired with the 5018 trigger, has dominated Olympic and World Cup three-position and prone smallbore for decades.