Anschutz 1907
J.G. Anschütz GmbH & Co. KG · Rifle · In Production · 1987
Also known as: Anschütz Match 1907, Anschutz 1907 Target
Overview
The Anschutz 1907 is a single-shot bolt-action smallbore target rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle, built around the company's renowned Match 54 barreled action and 5018 two-stage match trigger. Introduced in 1987 as the successor to the Model 1807, it is one of the most widely used rifles in ISSF 50 metre prone and three-position smallbore competition. It pairs a heavy blued match barrel with a fully adjustable target stock, prioritising lock-time consistency, trigger refinement, and accuracy over weight or portability.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 4700 g (165.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1130 mm (44.49") |
| Barrel Length | 660 mm (25.98") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 1.2 N (0.3 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 330 m/s (1083 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 141 J (104 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Single Shot
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Match 54 Action, 5018 Two Stage Trigger, Heavy Match Barrel, Adjustable Target Stock, 11mm Front Sight Dovetail, Single Shot
Service history
Operators
- ISSF smallbore competitors
Production
Production years: 1987-present
Successor to the Model 1807, itself a development of the earlier 1607; built on the Match 54 action introduced in the 1950s.
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Designer: J.G. Anschütz
Notes
Sold in numerous stock configurations, including adjustable walnut target stocks and the 1918 Precise aluminium stock. Sights are typically purchased separately. The 5018 trigger is adjustable from roughly 68 to 198 g and can be set as single- or two-stage.
Background
Anschütz's Match 54 action, introduced in the 1950s, displaced the Winchester Model 52 from elite Olympic smallbore competition and made Anschütz the dominant name in ISSF target shooting for the rest of the 20th century. The 1907 carries that lineage forward as a staple of collegiate and Olympic-level small-bore rifle programs.