Anschutz 1700 Instruction Manual

							Bedienungsanleitung
Instruction Leaflet
Bitte sorgfŠltig lesen, bevor Sie
dieses Gewehr zusammenbauen
oder benutzen.
Please read carefully before you
assemble or operate this rifle.05/04
Jagd Repetierer der Serie 1700
Hunting repeaters of the series 1700 
						

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Index
Definitions ..................................................... p.03 
Preface .......................................................... p.27 
Safety instructions ........................................ p.27 
General handling of rifles and pistols ........ p.28
Ear and eye protection ................................ p.30 
Laws .............................................................. p.30 
Product related safety instructions .............. p.30
Liability .......................................................... p.31 
Technical data .............................................. p.31
Assembly, fitting the AnschŸtz barreled action .. p.32Cocking, loading and safety operation ..... p.32
Unloading ..................................................... p.33 
Magazine ..................................................... p.33
Bolt ................................................................ p.34 
Trigger ........................................................... p.37 
Two and single stage triggers ..................... p.38
Double set hunting trigger ........................... p.40 
Match trigger ............................................... p.41 
Trigger chart ................................................. p.46
Sight set ......................................................... p.47 
Cleaning, care, maintenance, lubrication .. p.47 
Accessories ................................................... p.47
Warranty ....................................................... p.48 
Copyright ...................................................... p.48 
Warranty card .............................................. p.49 
						

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Begriffsbestimmungen / Definitions
1 Schaftbacke 
2 Kammergriff 
3 Sicherung 
4 Schloss
5 VerschlusshŸlse 
6 Patronenauswurfbereich 
7 Visierung
8 Lauf 
9 MŸndung
10 RiemenbŸgel 
11 Fischhaut 
12 Magazin 
13 AbzugsbŸgel
14 Abzug 
15 Schaft 
16 Schaftkappe
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1 Cheek piece 
2 Bolt handle
3 Safety 
4 Bolt 
5 Action
6 Ejection area 
7 Sight set 
8 Barrel
9 Muzzle
10 Sling swivel
11 Checkering
12 Magazine 
13 Trigger guard 
14 Trigger
15 S t o c k 
16 Butt plate87
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Preface
Dear Friends of ANSCH†TZ,
You have made a good choice, now that
you have decided to buy an ANSCH†TZ
product. The many great results obtained
with ANSCH†TZ rifles by shooters,
participants in the Olympic Games as well
as in World and European championships
throughout the world made your choice
easy, as your rifle has benefited from our
great experience of making fine sporting
and target rifles since 1856. World-wide,
ANSCH†TZ rifles are respected because
of their fine accuracy, impeccable design
and immaculate workmanship. Should you
still be unaware, they include:
The famous ANSCH†TZ small bore target
rifles, target air rifles and target air pistols,
small bore biathlon rifles, hunting rifles and
shotguns in diverse calibers, small bore sin-
gle loaders and repeaters, Flobert rifles,
silhouette pistols, silhouette rifles and
Varmint rifles.
Safety instructions
Attention:
Please read carefully the following articles
before using this rifle. It is extremely
important that you become thoroughly
familiar with this rifle and its operating
characteristics by carefully reading and
understanding the instructions in this booklet
before you attempt any use of it with
ammunition. Always remember the
sequence of disassembly. Should you still
have problems with the safe usage andcorrect handling of your rifle or should you
have additional questions, please do not
hesitate to contact a competent gunsmith
or dealer or our factory directly. This
instruction leaflet is extraordinarily
important. Make sure that it is always with
the rifle especially when it is sold, lent or
otherwise given to a third person.
Only use as follows:
ANSCH†TZ manufactures precision
products which, depending on the model
type, are exclusively meant for civilian
target shooting and hunting.
Combat and defense shooting and
competitions in which the shooter moves
while shooting, must not be shot with
ANSCH†TZ rifles and pistols. It is
especially not allowed to aim and shoot at
people. The rifle, pistol or the stock must
not be used to beat somebody. Please also
see the chapter ãThe Ten Commandments
of Pistols SafetyÒ as well as the chapter
ãGeneral handling of rifles and pistolsÒ.
Additional copies of this booklet can be
ordered.
This ANSCH†TZ firearm has been carefully
test fired and inspected before shipment
from the factory. The mechanism of this
firearm has been properly designed, tested
and fitted with the utmost attention to safety.
However, any mechanical device can fail
and no such device can prevent accidents
caused by carelessness or thoughtless
handling. ANSCH†TZ cannot control the
handling of each firearm once they have
left the factory. Please take the time to
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DO NOT USE ANY FIREARM WITHOUT
A COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE AND
UNDERSTANDING OF ITÕS SAFE USE
AND PROPER HANDLING CHARACTE-
RISTICS.
Warning:
This rifle can be dangerous if it is not used
correctly or if this instruction leaflet is not
observed. The privilege of ownership and
safe use of your rifle carries a personal
responsibility that no one should take lightly.
Rifle accidents would not occur if the
following rules of shooting safety were
observed.
The Ten Commandments of Pistols
Safety
¥Learn the mechanical and handling
characteristics of the firearm you are
using.
¥Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe
direction.
¥Pistols should be unloaded when not
in use.
¥Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions
before using.
¥Be sure of your target before you shoot.
¥Wear shooting glasses and ear protection
when you shoot.
¥Never climb a tree or fence with a loaded
firearm.
¥DonÕt shoot at a hard surface or at water.
¥Never transport a loaded firearm.
¥Avoid alcoholic beverages or drugs and
donÔt smoke when shooting or handling
a gun or a pistol.Please note:
There is no substitute for personal
responsibility and common sense in the
handling, use and storage of pistols.
Securely store your unloaded guns away
from access by children or unauthorized
adults.
General handling of rifles and
pistols
Although it can be assumed that shooters
are familiar with the following rules we
would like to emphasize them once again
for reasons of safety. All pistols are
hazardous objects. Extraordinary care has
to be dedicated to their use and storage.
1. Treat every rifle as though it was loaded.
Do not take anyoneÕs word or automatically
assume it is not loaded. Check your rifle
personally each time you handle it. The safe
and courteous way to carry a rifle when
you are with others is to leave the bolt open
so that they can easily see that the rifle
cannot be fired. Make sure that the rifle is
not loaded when you stop shooting. Make
sure your rifle is unloaded before every
transport. Never pick up your rifle with your
finger on the trigger or the trigger guard.
2. Whenever you pick up your rifle, point
the muzzle at the ground. Always point the
muzzle of the barrel in a safe direction.
Never pull a rifle towards you by the muzzle.
3. Only use your rifle in approved shooting
ranges. Shoot your rifle only under good
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your rifle in an indoors range, make sure it
is adequately ventilated. Make sure  that
there is a safe bullet trap which can be seen
from all sides and that there is no one in
the vicinity of your target. Be absolutely sure
of a safe backstop and target. Never fire
at a hard, smooth surface or water. Never
shoot at a skyline target or into the air. Do
not shoot at anything from which a bullet
might ricochet. Never fire your rifle with the
muzzle in the water or against any other
material to avoid an accident or damage
of your rifle.
4. Be sure that you use the correct am-
munition.  The correct caliber can be seen
on your rifle. Load your rifle only when you
are at the range and ready to shoot. Use
only genuine ANSCH†TZ magazines. Do
not exceed the stated magazine capacity.
Alterations to the rifle or the use of non-
ANSCH†TZ magazines and accessories
may cause malfunctions.
5. Always keep your rifle clean. Be sure
the bore is not obstructed by dirt, water,
grease or any other foreign materials.
Never try to shoot out any obstruction. If a
shot has not been released when the trigger
has been pulled, direct the barrel in a safe
direction, activate the safety, open the
action and carefully remove the bullet.
6. Serious injury and damage can result
from the use of the wrong ammunition,
bore obstructions, or incorrect cartridge
components.
7. Place the safety fully into  ãSÒ or ãFÒ
position - never inbetween. Always keep
safety in full ãsafeÒ position until ready tofire. Do not put your finger on the trigger
when operating the safety or whenever you
are not ready to shoot.
8. When not in use your rifle should be
stored in a locked and secure place
accessible only to you. Check first to make
sure it is unloaded. Store the rifle with
uncocked trigger. Store ammunition in a
separate and secure place. It is your special
responsibility to make sure that at all times
and especially when you are not present
your rifle is well secured, out of any reach
of children and other unauthorized persons
and in no way accessible to them. For the
safe storage of your rifle even in a locked
cabinet or safe the use of an additional
trigger lock is recommended. Even if you
use such a device, your rifle always must
be unloaded when not being used.
Only give your rifle to authorized persons.
Never let your rifle be used by anyone who
is not familiar with the safe handling of a
rifle and these instructions. This rifle must
only be used by a responsible adult or
under his or her supervision.
9. Watch for any change in the operation
of your rifle which might impair its safety.The
safety  is only guaranteed as long as the
firearm is in faultless condition. If you
suspect or note a defect or malfunction, stop
using it immediately, unload the rifle, make
sure that it is not under pressure and send it
to a competent gunsmith, the factory or its
recommended repair station for inspection.
Note: Apart from normal cleaning the rifle
must only be disassembled by an
authorized gunsmith.Please note that your
firearm must also be checked by an
authorized gunsmith when it has been
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corrosion etc. or when it dropped. When
you assemble or disassemble your firearm,
never try to do it by force. Unqualified
handling or disassembly can cause injuries
or irreparable damage of the rifle.
10. Your rifle should always be handled
with extreme care. Make sure that it is never
dropped or placed in such a way that it
can fall. For transport purposes your rifle
should be dry and clean. We recommend
an approved protective gun case.
11. You must be in good physical condition
and mental health and not under the
influence of any substance (drugs, alcohol)
which might impair vision, dexterity or
judgement. Do not use your rifle when you
are tired. Tiredness may result in a loss of
control.
12. Clean your hands carefully after
shooting and cleaning your ANSCH†TZ
product. Residues of bullets, powder or oil
might impair the health of your skin.
13. Your ANSCH†TZ rifle has been
carefully built and inspected by skilled
technicians to provide maximum efficiency.
The service life depends on the ownerÕs
care and on cleaning following this
instruction leaflet.
Ear and eye protection
You should always use approved hearing
protection and approved shatterproof eye
protection while shooting. Please remember
persons near you to also wear hearing
protection and approved shatterproof eye
protection.
Laws
Please observe the corresponding
regulations and laws for the use of pistols
in your country. Please also observe the
corresponding safety rules of sports
shooting.
Product related safety
instructions
Important note for the handling of
rifles:
1. Unload your rifle immediately if you do
not intend to continue shooting. Remove the
bolt or leave it open at least. In the case of
a repeater remove the magazine as well.
Make sure there is no cartridge left in the
chamber.
2. Make sure there is nobody in the area
of case ejection.
3. If you store the rifle remove the bolt and
store the bolt uncocked in a separate place.
Important note for the handling of
ammunition:
1. Exclusively use clean, factory loaded and
new ammunition in the caliber approved
for your rifle and which corresponds to the
regulations of C.I.P. and SAAMI.
2. Be aware that the range of a bullet
starting from cal. .17 HM2 or cal. .22 l.r.
might be 1.6 km or even longer. Therefore
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Liability
1. ANSCH†TZ does not assume any
responsibility or payment of damage claims
for damages of any kind resulting from the
disregard of these instructions, non-qualified
treatment or repair, the use of non-original
ANSCH†TZ spare parts, incorrect handling
or care, negligence, removal of the knot
varnish or unauthorized modifications.
2. The wood of the stock or grip as well as
the PRO grip equipment have been very
carefully checked by factory inspectors
prior to shipment and has been determined
to be free of defects. Certain kinds of abuse,
such as a dropping or falling down can
cause damage to the wood for which the
owner is solely responsible. We also
assume no responsibility for defects resulting
from inappropriate transportation (mail,
plane, etc.). Please immediately contact
your forwarder in such a case.
3. Changes, alterations or manipulations to
this product or any of its parts are prohibited
and might infringe pistols regulations. Such
changes or alterations can significantly
impair the safe use of our product and can
lead to accidents involving severe or even
fatal bodily injuries. Any product warranty
will automatically lapse in case changes or
alterations are implemented. Users are
requested to carefully inspect the product
with regard to possible changes and
alterations before use. In case of doubt you
should contact us for further information.
Hunting Repeaters of the
Series 1700
(Barreled Action Match 54)
Technical data:
Please find the model type on the barrel
and the serial number on the receiver.
1702
Caliber: .17 HM 2
Barrel length: 58 cm / 23Ò
Total length:108 cm / 43.5Ò
Weight approx.: 3.4 kg / 7.5 lbs
Magazine: 5-shot
1710
Caliber: .22 l.r.
Barrel length: 58 cm / 23Ò
Total length: 108 cm / 43.5Ò
Weight approx.: 3.4 kg / 7.5 lbs
Magazine: 5-shot
1712 / 1712 FWT
Caliber: .22 l.r.
Barrel length: 55 cm / 22Ò
Total length: 104 cm / 41Ò
Weight approx.: 3.3 kg / 7.3 lbs
Magazine: 5-shot
1717
Caliber: .17 HMR
Barrel length: 58 cm / 23Ò
Total length: 108 cm / 43.5Ò
Weight approx.: 3.4 kg / 7.5 lbs
Magazine: 4-shot 
						

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1720
Caliber: .22 Win. Mag. R.F.
Barrel length: 58 cm / 23Ò
Total length:108 cm / 43.5Ò
Weight approx.: 3.4 kg / 7.5 lbs
Magazine: 4-shot
1730
Caliber: .22 Hornet
Barrel length: 58 cm / 23Ò
Total length: 108 cm / 43.5Ò
Weight approx.: 3.4 kg / 7.5 lbs
Magazine: 5-shot
174 0
Caliber: .222 Remington
Barrel length: 58 cm / 23Ò
Total length: 108 cm / 43.5Ò
Weight approx.: 3.4 kg / 7.5 lbs
Magazine: 3-shot
1740 E
Caliber: .222 Remington
Barrel length: 58 cm / 23Ò
Total length: 107 cm / 43Ò
Weight approx.: 3.9 kg / 8.6 lbs
Version: Single loader
Heavy Barrel rifles are approx. 0.3 kg /
0.6 lbs  heavier.Assembly, fitting the
ANSCH†TZ barreled action
The stock and the barreled action are
packed separately for shipment and need
to be assembled. However, do not do this
until you have followed all the procedures
listed below.
¥Wipe away excess oil from the surface
of the barreled action.
¥Insert the bolt and make sure that the
safety catch at rear of the bolt is parallel
to the bolt handle. If not, hold the bolt at
the bolt handle and press the safety
catch upwards. Holding the bolt handle
horizontal, insert bolt in the receiver and
push smartly forward. Make sure not to
damage the stock when inserting the bolt.
Please also see chapter ãANSCH†TZ
boltÒ.
¥Pull a cleaning patch through the barrel
from the chamber towards the muzzle
several times.
Cocking, loading and safety
operation
¥Degrease the bolt and the interior of the
barrel without leaving lint.
¥Open the reinserted bolt and pull it back
   to the stop.
¥Now push the bolt forward to close the
breech. A cartridge from the magazine
is fed into the  chamber of the barrel.
Now push the bolt handle completely
downwards. The bolt is now cocked, the
rifle is ready for shootihng.
¥After firing, lift the bolt handle and pull
the bolt fully to the rear.  This will cock
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The lateral safety can be operated in
cocked condition.
The rifle is
¥safe, when the safety wing is at the left
stop so that the ãSÒ (safe) is visible.
¥ready for shooting when the safety wing
is at the right stop. The letter ãFÒ is visible
on the safety wing (see picture Ð the rifle
is ready for shooting).
Please note:
The safety lever must latch properly in the
ãFÒ or in the ãSÒ position. The lever must
never be situated between the two. When
the safety wing is actuated, the trigger must
not be touched. The trigger must not be
released either when the safety wing is in
the ãSÒ position.Unloading
For safety reasons the rifle must immediately
be unloaded if you intend to stop shooting.
Remove the magazine and open the  bolt.
This will eject the cartridge. Please also see
safety instructions for the handling of rifles
and pistols.
Magazine
¥Remove the magazine from the magazine
well.
¥Push the cartridges with the head first into
the magazine.
¥Push the magazine into the magazine well
until you hear that the magazine holder
has caught the magazine.
¥Now open the bolt completely, push it
forward and lock it. Thus the first cartridge
of the magazine is fed into the barrel, the
firing pin is cocked. The rifle is now ready
for shooting.
safety
lever