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would anyone know what years the Anschutz 1613 match rifle was produced?

the 1613 is an upgrade to the 1413, with an improved bolt and trigger. since the 1813 started around 1980, i'm going to take an educated guess at 1977-1980.
anybody know exactly?

My 1611 "X" serial number prone rifle was made in 1978 according to Anschutz. Serial number is 154xxxX.

According to my info downloaded from Anschutz the "16" series was made between 1974 - 1979. Serial #143655 - 182155 and the serial number had an "X" suffix.
Also the new bolt was the first to have the bent handle with a plastic ball, instead of the all in one straight handle and ball end.

Thanks for the replys

I looked for that information on the Anschutz site but couldn't find it.

Not all X guns have the large plastic bolt knob like the 1811's do, my friends and I laughingly refer to these transitional models as "1711's". My 1611 has the small metal bolt knob just like the older 1411 series rifles.

You have to request serial number info from Anschutz via e-mail, I did it when it was free. Now I think you have to pay.

Plastic knob...sigh...took a major act of Congress to pull off the old plastic/bakelite knob on my son's 1913 and bling it with a colored aluminum knob. Hot water from the tap and vise grips work, but take the bolt apart first, and plan on the old knob being destroyed in the process.

Why do the put plastic bolt knobs on a $2700 rifle???!!

I think one reason for putting the plastic knob on is that it is an improvement. It is easier get work since it is bigger than the steel knobs.

it is cheaper to manufacture that portion of the bolt by a considerable amount as well as the knob itself.