Over 95% of all biathletes worldwide shoot with the model 1827 ANSCHÜTZ Fortner action. Nevertheless, today it is not at all easy for a layman to identify an ANSCHÜTZ biathlon rifle. This is certainly due to the modification of the stocks, which the top biathletes have specially tailored to their needs and of course also due to the flood of advertising stickers, which sometimes also cover the ANSCHÜTZ company lettering. A genuine ANSCHÜTZ biathlon rifle can nevertheless be easily identified by the patented ANSCHÜTZ-Fortner action straight pull-bolt .
No other rifle has this unique movement. The animation demonstrates this smooth, ergonomic movement during shooting.
Further distinguishing features are: The protected ANSCHÜTZ company lettering on the Barreled action, the magazines, the rear sights, the harness (if not covered by advertising stickers) as well as the red covers on the magazines.