Anschutz model 1813 vs. 1913

Maxx · Post by **Maxx** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 9:00 am

Are there any significant differences between the Anschutz model 1813 and the 1913? I have a chance to buy a new model 1813 (in the box, unwrapped) labeled 1984 Olympics that was destined for the Swiss Olympic team. They are asking $3,000 including sights and palm rest. I am wondering if it is a worthwhile purchase or shall I pursue a used 1913?
I welcome your advice.

little_doodie · Post by **little_doodie** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 9:56 am

IMO if you plan on shooting it you will never get your money back.
I have a 1813 from that vintage.
The biggest difference is the hook butt plate.
The 1813 has a good butt plate but it does not have the adjustability of the newer style.
If you plan on keeping it in the safe it sounds like a reasonable price.

gerhard · Post by **gerhard** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 10:42 am

Hi
I think also the is a different barrel, more heavy on the 2013.
I have a 1813 L (left hand) Match 54 mounted in a alu stock 2313 it's a super rifle as well in prone and in 3 pos.
Gerhard French shooter

an1913t · Post by **an1913t** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 4:14 pm

The 1813 also differs in the way the front sight attaches. It has a sight block attached to the barrel while the 1913 has an integral dovetail.

As for price, if you watch the buy/sell here or the gun auction sites like gunbroker, you can probably get a 1913 for several hundred less.

Guest 66 · Post by **Guest 66** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 5:13 pm

The Anschütz 1813 Olympic was made in 999 copies (numbered 1984001-1984999) before the 1984 Olympics. The stock hand some minor changes, and the muzzle was grinded. Good rifles, a friend of mine has one, and it shoots really well.

At an auction in Sweden last year, there was about 4 or 5 of them for sale, all NOS just like yours, with the same gear.
The prices were about $300-350 USD each (!!!!).
The buyer was an international buyer... And I belive he got them all.
The highest bid was for one of them that had 10 mm test target. I belive that one was sold for about $1300.

If you have the manufacturing number I can see if it was one of the rifles from the auction :)

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 10:12 pm

Thanks everyone. I'll try and get the manufacturing number.

Guest 66 · Post by **Guest 66** » Mon Feb 01, 2010 6:54 am

By the way, all the 1813 Olympic I have seen has a 620 mm barrel.

Barney · Post by **Barney** » Mon Feb 01, 2010 8:57 am

I own an 1813 Olympic 1984 Anschutz R/H, number 298 off the line.

Mine came out with the original wooden 1913 stock and the slimmer buttplate carrier system.

I believe these rifles had select barrels put in them, and by the way mine shoots I would not dispute it either.

I say by the rifle as it will out shoot any of the "New" Anschutz barrels coming out of there factory, unless you put an after market barrel in.

Barney

Maxx · Post by **Maxx** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 8:19 am

Thanks all,

Here's what the seller says.....

"The commemorative 1813s are still in the original Anschuetz packaging, and come with factory test targets.

The serial numbers are unusual, as this is a limited edition.

The numbers are Y1984.012, and Y1984.015 for instance."

Guest 66 · Post by **Guest 66** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 8:53 am

OK, It´s the rifles from the auction I wrote about. They were all in their original packaging, with sights, buttplate, palmrest etc.

I was bidding on one of them myself, and had a look at them before the auction.

Give me your e-mail I will send you the final prices from the auction and some interesting pictures and info of these rifles.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 1:31 pm

Thanks. My email is fstank@comcast.net

Guest 66 · Post by **Guest 66** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 2:05 am

Hi

Tried to mail, but it bounced back. "unknown recipient".

Maxx · Post by **Maxx** » Thu Feb 04, 2010 5:37 pm

Guest 66,

Weird, that's my email.

Thanks