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Make: J.G. Anschütz GmbH
Model: 1433 (with scope), 1418 (open sights)
Serial Number: 1433 – 1176238, 1418 – 1149859
Year of Manufacture: 1433 – 1979, 1418 – 1978
Caliber: 1433 – .22 Hornet, 1418 – .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifles with Detachable Box Magazines (1433 includes two mags)
Markings: The 1433 is marked on the left side of the receiver “J.G. ANSCHÜTZ GmbH ULM/DO. WEST-GERMANY” with serial number “1176238” on the left flat of the barrel shank. The top of the barrel is marked “Cal. .22 Hornet.”The 1418 receiver is marked with matching factory nomenclature and serial number “1149859” in the same position. Additional caliber markings on the barrel read “Cal. .22 Long Rifle.”
Barrel Length: 19.75” (both rifles)
Sights / Optics: The 1433 is topped with a gloss Leupold VARI-X II scope in period rings and bases.The 1418 features a hooded blade front sight and a rear tangent leaf sight with elevation adjustment.
Stock Configuration & Condition: Both rifles are fitted with classic Mannlicher-style walnut stocks featuring hand-cut skip-line checkering at the wrist and forend. Each has a straight comb, slender profile, and schnabel-style forend tip. The 1433 has a slightly thicker stock profile to accommodate the centerfire action and scope mounting. The 1418 has a length of pull of 13 7/8” and the 1433 has a length of pull of 14 1/2”. The stocks show only faint handling marks and remain free from cracks or structural defects. Both rate in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition (1433): The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion, but there is a small spot of stubborn fouling in the middle of the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Bore Condition (1418): The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion or fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: Both rifles retain over 95% of their original blued finish. The metal surfaces are smooth with only light edge wear, minor operational marks, and faint freckling from use and age. The 1433 shows light patina beneath the scope bases and a few handling marks near the trigger guard. The 1418 has uniform finish retention with minor thinning on exposed edges. The screw heads are serviceable with light tooling. Overall, the 1433 rates in Fine condition, and the 1418 also rates in Fine condition.
Mechanics: The actions function correctly on both rifles. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The Anschütz 1433 includes two detachable magazines and a Leupold VARI-X II scope mounted in steel rings. No other accessories are included.
Our Assessment: Offered here is a fine pair of Anschütz sporting rifles being sold together as a lot—one a precision centerfire small-game rifle, and the other a classic rimfire trainer. The Model 1433 in .22 Hornet is equipped with a Leupold VARI-X II scope and includes two detachable magazines, making it a ready-to-shoot package for varmint control or field accuracy. Its action is smooth and refined, offering centerfire performance in a trim sporting profile.
The Anschütz 1418 chambered in .22 LR represents the pinnacle of West German rimfire design from the Cold War era, with clean lines, superb machining, and a reputation for accuracy that holds up to this day. It retains its original iron sights and has a clean, sharp bore—ideal for target practice, plinking, or small game.
These rifles are not a matched set but make for an excellent duo for the shooter or collector who values old-world craftsmanship and precision. Whether taken to the bench, the field, or tucked into a rack of classic sporting rifles, this lot offers exceptional build quality and practical performance.