Anshutz 54 info needed

[manitou210]

Was at range yesterday and older shooter had his model 54 out shooting says he bought it in 60 s new and had not fired 300 rounds with this gun. I cleaned barrel with Butches 4 wet patches quite a little of powder and then passed brush through 2 times removing brush each time to not draw back against bore and dry patched barrel'
gentleman fired about 15 shots at 50 yards using midas + ammo he then shot at 100 y and shot a 48 and 47 on a regulation hunter class target.with 1/2 bull for 80 years of age he did very good, considering he has had two stokes in last two years.
I fired his gun at 50 yards and had three in one hole but group ended up at .400" very fine rifle. I own a 1956 Rem 40x and have out shot a lot of Anshutz but this one would run all day against my 40x
He thinks he bought it new in 1959 but I don't think he has the year right.

Here are some photos showing serial # and stamping on barrel maybe some Anshutz owners could help in production date of this gun.
Also what would he expect to get for this rifle he has all the original aperture sights front and receiver
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[savagecanuck]

The barrel and action where made in 1971 as per the #71.His memory on when he bought it is fading. Stock looks to be from the 60,s. $1200 tops as the stock is not original. I would also check that the bolt matches the action. Nice but it's not all original.

 

[grauhanen]

It would indeed appear to be a 1971 model. The advice given on RFC on this particular rifle from as early as a month ago is as good as or better than any you'll get here. There are folks there who know their Anschutz rifles. http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=686993 The updated photos help confirm the date.

If this rifle shoots very well, is in good shape and is in a stock suitable for your purposes, you have to assess what value it has for you. No doubt the old fellow wants to get the fairest dollar for his rifle, even though he remembers it a little differently than it is.

 

[Engineer]

It's a nice looking rifle that will shoot well. Mismatched stock or not it would probably sell for around $1000 give or take. A bit more if he had the complete sight set.