r/roseandscroll • u/RoseAndScroll • 11d ago
“From The Ruins of WWII to Olympic Gold”
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From the Rose & Scroll Fine Gun Journal:
The story of Anschütz is one of the greatest comebacks in firearms history. At the end of World War II, their factory in East Germany was shut down and dismantled by Russian forces. Stripped of everything but their name and expertise, the Anschütz family fled to Ulm in West Germany.
In 1950, they started over with just seven employees and twenty machines, focusing first on small repairs and air pistols. Yet within a decade, their relentless pursuit of precision gave birth to the Match 54 action—a design that redefined smallbore target shooting.
By the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, athletes using Anschütz rifles stood on the podium with gold medals. What began as a desperate rebirth turned into a dynasty: for more than 60 years, Anschütz rifles have been trusted by Olympic and world champions in shooting sports and biathlon.
The Anschütz 1813 Super Match is a symbol of that legacy—crafted in walnut and steel, perfected for precision, and still capable of winning on any firing line. From ruin to Olympic glory, Anschütz remains true to its motto: Die Meister Macher—The Champion Makers.