Originally Posted by
tim s
Yes, you can often sell on Match 54 stocks. The basic shape of the action hasn't changed, and the bedding bolts are still the same as in 1954. However depending on what model yours is, some fettling may be needed around the trigger; the housing became quite a bit larger after 1977 (16-- guns), so a post-77 barrel would not drop straight into a pre-77 stock, but an older barrel would go into a newer stock.
I don't think yours is a 1514. 15 is only used for Match 64 sporting rifles. The match series are: 14--, 16--, 18--, and 19--. There is a 20--series, but the receiver is larger than the Match 54, square based, and has four bedding bolts. A Match 54 with an adjustable cheekpiece sounds like a 1970s vintage 1413, or a 1411 with a retro-fit hook. The 1413 has a thumbhole stock, the 1411 does not. It could be a 1409 or 1410, but these were not common at all. The rifle could be a 1613/11 instead.
As you're planning to shoot from a bipod, the RH bolt shouldn't be too much of a hindrance. From prone shooting with a sling it would be; Anschutz made extra long "reach-over/under" handles to permit loading in position, before they started making true LH actions in 1980.
Hi Tim,
Thanks for your reply, yes you could well be right about the model of the rifle. If it is a 1413 (I think it may well be judging by images on google), what kind of ball park figure do you think I could expect for the stock? I know it's hard to gauge but the stock is in very good condition, such a shame it's not a leftie!
Thanks again!
Danny.
Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22/BRNO Model 2/Remington 597/Buckmark/Marlin.44