West German J.G. Anschutz Model Match 54 .22 LR Bolt Action Rifle C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,500.00
LSB#: LSB260513CL001
Make: Anschutz
Model: Match 54
Serial Number: 100452
Year of Manufacture: 1972
Caliber: .22 LR
Action Type: Bolt action, single shot, rimfire target rifle
Barrel Length: 27″
Sights / Optics: There is a front sight dovetail base mounted on this rifle. There is a rear sight dovetail block. There are drilled and tapped holes for another. The receiver is dovetailed for 3/8″ sights or scope bases.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is textured one piece walnut, accessory rail inlet into the bottom of the forend, pistol grip, raised wrap over comb, with adjustable rubber buttpad. The LOP is 13 1/2″ from trigger to buttpad. There are scratches and handling marks throughout. There are some light nicks and chips on the front of the comb. There are no cracks. Overall this stock is in Good to Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. There is light fouling. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its original finish. There are light scratches and corrosion freckling throughout. There is handling and operational wear. The screw heads are tooled but serviceable. The markings are clear. Overall this rifle is in Good to Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Manual and factory target
Our Assessment: The J.G. Anschütz Match 54 is one of the world’s premier bolt-action target rifles, renowned for its superb accuracy, precision machining, and exceptional trigger system. This 1972 West German example is chambered in .22 LR and features a 27″ heavy target barrel, single-shot action, receiver dovetail for target sights or scope bases, and a competition-style walnut stock with accessory rail, wrapover comb, and adjustable buttpad. Accompanied by its factory manual and original factory test target, it represents a well-equipped example of one of the finest rimfire target rifles ever produced.
The Match 54 action established Anschütz as a dominant force in international smallbore competition, becoming the preferred platform for Olympic, World Championship, collegiate, and club-level shooters. Manufactured in West Germany during the company’s golden era of target rifle production, these rifles earned an outstanding reputation for mechanical precision, outstanding barrels, and remarkable consistency. Factory test targets supplied with the rifle further demonstrate the manufacturer’s emphasis on accuracy, making complete examples especially attractive to collectors and competitive shooters alike.
This rifle retains about 95% of its original finish, with light scratches, corrosion freckling, and normal handling and operational wear. The walnut target stock remains in Good to Very Good condition with scattered handling marks and a few small nicks at the front of the comb but no cracks. The bright bore has sharp rifling and rates 9/10, while the action functions correctly. Overall, this is a Good to Very Good West German Anschütz Match 54 with excellent target-shooting pedigree, enhanced by its factory manual and original test target. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! MF