Anschutz Match 54 Left Hand LH .22 LR Single Shot Target Bolt Rifle, 1980
SOLD FOR: $1,946.06
WOA#: WY240413KF093
Make: J. G. Anschutz
Model: Match 54, Left Handed
Serial Number: 177956X
Year of Manufacture: 1980
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Single Shot Bolt Action
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “Anschutz-Modell Match 54 / Cal. .22 long rifle”, the right side of the barrel at the receiver is marked with an “Eagle / N” nitro proof, “IA” date code and an Ulm antler proof. The right side of the receiver is marked with “Eagle / N”, “177956X” and “J. G. Anschutz GmbH Ulm West-Germany”. The top of the receiver’s chamber ring is marked with an “ANSCHUTZ” logo. The bolt body has an “Eagle / N” proof on the top and the front face of the bolt is marked “956”.
Barrel Length: 27″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a globe-style sight with a removable aperture insert on a sight block mount screwed to the front of the barrel. There are two more scope blocks installed on the barrel, one just rear of center and one at the rear. The top of the receiver is grooved for a receiver sight or optic with an Anschutz aperture sight installed, adjustable for windage and elevation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece walnut target stock with textured thumbhole pistol grip (left-handed) with adjustable palm-shelf, adjustable comb, textured forend with inlet 13″ accessory rail, and an alloy buttplate which is designed to accept an adjustable plate/pad (none present). The stock has scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches with handling wear in the grip texturing. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 12 1/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the plate, 10 3/8″ to the back of the wood. Overall, the stock is in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. There is a spot of finish wear at the muzzle on the left. There are a few light nicks and scratches. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger has an extremely light, crisp break. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This is an Anschutz Model Match 54 single shot bolt action rifle intended for target shooting. The rifle features an Anschutz action, a target grade barrel, and a heavy walnut stock with a thumb-hole pistol grip and adjustable comb. The underside of the forend is inletted for a long accessory rail. This rifle is in about FIne condition retaining 96% of its metal finish and having scattered light wear in the stocks. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. The rifle comes with a nice set of globe and aperture sights. Perhaps most importantly, it is a left-handed model, even having the barrel markings mirrored to the standard right-handed guns. Despite the vintage of the rifle, it will likely stack up well against any rimfire target gun made today. If you’re a southpaw looking for a new rimfire bench-rest gun, well, you can stop looking. Please see our photos and good luck!
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud
