Not sure how many know about this but thought I would share.
Anschutz no longer makes the model 64 action, which did not having the same status as the 54 action but was still a great Rimfire. It also came as a left hand repeater, as wells as many single shot configurations, and since the Model 54 NEVER came as a LH repeater, the 64 repeater was the best repeater a LH shooter could get, unless you wanted to pony up +4.200 for the straight pull 1727 repeater or convert a LH Biathlon rifle to a sporter stock.
The new 1761 comes in repeater models in LH, as well as RH, and is a great action. However, it is also nearly double what the old 64 sold for and not a whole lot less than a 54, especially if you replace the Polymer bottom metal with an Aluminum one at a cost of nearly $300. I have always loved Anschutz rifles but at the current prices, it is putting brands like Vudoo into legitimate competition for buyers.
I am in the process of looking for a nice used Anschutz for my young nephew, even posted a thread in the WTB section, so have been looking around a bit and that is what put me onto the demise of the 64 action. Would be interested to hear experiences from anyone who has more than a few rounds through a new 1761.
!710 D KL
View attachment 744683
The nicer wood versions.
View attachment 744685
1712 Silhouette
View attachment 744684
1416 D KL (Model 64 Action)
View attachment 744682
A lot of the early 1727s came with great figured wood
Anschutz no longer makes the model 64 action, which did not having the same status as the 54 action but was still a great Rimfire. It also came as a left hand repeater, as wells as many single shot configurations, and since the Model 54 NEVER came as a LH repeater, the 64 repeater was the best repeater a LH shooter could get, unless you wanted to pony up +4.200 for the straight pull 1727 repeater or convert a LH Biathlon rifle to a sporter stock.
The new 1761 comes in repeater models in LH, as well as RH, and is a great action. However, it is also nearly double what the old 64 sold for and not a whole lot less than a 54, especially if you replace the Polymer bottom metal with an Aluminum one at a cost of nearly $300. I have always loved Anschutz rifles but at the current prices, it is putting brands like Vudoo into legitimate competition for buyers.
I am in the process of looking for a nice used Anschutz for my young nephew, even posted a thread in the WTB section, so have been looking around a bit and that is what put me onto the demise of the 64 action. Would be interested to hear experiences from anyone who has more than a few rounds through a new 1761.
!710 D KL
View attachment 744683
The nicer wood versions.
View attachment 744685
1712 Silhouette
View attachment 744684
1416 D KL (Model 64 Action)
View attachment 744682
A lot of the early 1727s came with great figured wood
Last edited:
