Udo Anschutz Falling Block Schuetzen Rifle 8.15x46NORM -APERTURE REAR SIGHT

This distinctive German Schuetzen rifle is chambered in 8.15x46R and built around the classic heavy-barreled, offhand target-rifle format. It features a 31-1/4″ heavy octagonal barrel, removable diopter rear sight, protected front sight, adjustable set trigger, detachable trigger unit, and an elaborate Schuetzen-style stock with Swiss-type buttplate.

Based on its construction, markings, and certain unfinished details, we believe this rifle may have been assembled from a period Udo Anschütz component set or gunsmith-supplied kit rather than completed entirely at the factory. We cannot document its exact assembly history, so we offer that as a considered possibility rather than a definitive conclusion.

Condition is quite strong overall. The falling-block action retains approximately 99% case color, with roughly 90% remaining on the lever and trigger-guard assembly. Barrel blue remains approximately 95%. Most importantly, the bore is excellent, rating 9.5/10 with a bright surface and sharp rifling. The set trigger breaks at approximately 3 oz. when set.

The stock remains attractive and highly distinctive, with two repaired areas on the right side of the forend and an unusual partially completed checkering pattern, both clearly shown in the photographs.

A visually striking and mechanically interesting German target rifle with excellent bore condition, desirable period-style sights, and all the character that makes traditional Schuetzen rifles so appealing.