^Lot 192a Anschutz Biathlon Mod. 1827 .22 LR #280728

Anschütz 1827 Fortner is a straight-pull action biathlon rifle designed by Peter Fortner junior and produced in cooperation with J. G. Anschütz. The rifle has been dominant in the sport of biathlon since the late 1980s, and is the current sport standard. It is estimated to be used by 97% of biathlon competitors worldwide. Manufactured in West Germany 1989. Straight Pull' Action. 21.6" cold-tested special nitride steel precision free floated target barrel, Biathlon front sight 6865, Anschutz 6827 Biathlon Rear Sight with leather wind/glare protector, 5020 L two stage trigger, knurled lateral bolt handle, manual thumb safety. Light weight wood stock with finger groove comfort Riser Block installed for standing shooting, two hand stops installed, adjustable comb, cheek rest, armpit hook on buttplate, Anschutz 4 magazine holder installed on right buttstock with 4 factory 10-rd magazine, 6 round cartridge block installed on right forearm. Anschutz Biathlon target sling with arm cuff attached. the bore is excellent/bright, finish is overall very good with minor scratches, action is smooth and the wood is sound with scuffs, some handling loss to the finish, a hard clay-like substance has been molded to the grip, easily removed. Two competition stickers on front of fore stock.
NRA Condition-Good+. Modern Firearm.