Note: Before emailing the Custom Shop, please read this entire page. Well over half of the questions we receive via e-mail are answered on this page.
ANSCHÜTZ North America Custom Shop
This section is dedicated to rifles produced exclusively by the Custom Shop in Las Vegas, Nevada. Please take a moment to read this entire page before contact us via email. More than half of the questions we receive are answered on this page.
These are new factory rifles which have been sent to the Las Vegas for various types of customization ranging from epoxy bedding to aftermarket barrels, threading for silencers, and custom stocks.
Each rifle is slightly different than the next, and we adjust prices based on wood quality, options, extra machine work, and custom finishing. Some models are fairly standard in terms of price, while others vary considerably.
That said, many of the rifles in production are not all pre-sold, but actually based on rifles we think customers would want. So far this method has worked very well, but we are always open to new ideas. Sometimes small changes can be made to a scheduled rifle that will make it perfect for a specific customer, so it is best to ask if you have a clear idea in mind as to what you are looking for.
Update: 1/1/2020
This section is dedicated to rifles produced exclusively by the Custom Shop in Las Vegas, Nevada. Please take a moment to read this entire page before contact us via email. More than half of the questions we receive are answered on this page.
These are new factory rifles which have been sent to the Las Vegas for various types of customization ranging from epoxy bedding to aftermarket barrels, threading for silencers, and custom stocks.
Each rifle is slightly different than the next, and we adjust prices based on wood quality, options, extra machine work, and custom finishing. Some models are fairly standard in terms of price, while others vary considerably.
That said, many of the rifles in production are not all pre-sold, but actually based on rifles we think customers would want. So far this method has worked very well, but we are always open to new ideas. Sometimes small changes can be made to a scheduled rifle that will make it perfect for a specific customer, so it is best to ask if you have a clear idea in mind as to what you are looking for.
Update: 1/1/2020
Please Note: We do not perform any work on used rifles.
-- Important Updates...! --
Schedule...
Hard Cases and Shipping
How To...
Schedule...
- We have been working hard to finish up standing orders, and now we have some space in the production schedule for new projects. If there is a rifle you have been thinking about from the Custom Shop, please send us an email and share your ideas.
- Take advantage of this open time to start your project before the fall when orders pick up. Usually we are quite busy from October until the following spring, so don't delay.!
Hard Cases and Shipping
- Hard "Mega" cases from the factory will no longer be used by the Custom Shop. No matter how well we pack the rifle in the hard case, the wood stocks are being broken during shipping. That said, even if the rifle is shown to be delivered with the hard "Mega" case from the factory, you will receive the rifle in our preferred shipping box which has the barreled action removed from the stock.
- If you would like a hard "mega" case with your rifle, you may order one from the main office. It will be shipped to you empty.
How To...
- We do not give out gun-smithing advice or detailed steps to our tuning processes.
Phone & Email Hours
We do not have phone hours at the Custom Shop due to work load and safety concerns. If you need immediate assistance, please call our main office.
We return phone calls during the work day when we are not on the machines or working on rifles, and usually we can get back with a customer that same day they email us.
Our email address is: customshop@anschutznorthamerica.com
We do not have phone hours at the Custom Shop due to work load and safety concerns. If you need immediate assistance, please call our main office.
We return phone calls during the work day when we are not on the machines or working on rifles, and usually we can get back with a customer that same day they email us.
Our email address is: customshop@anschutznorthamerica.com
Location
We do not accept any visitors to our facility in Las Vegas. Due to the work load and new products we are working on, we do not schedule any visits to our location.
We do not accept any visitors to our facility in Las Vegas. Due to the work load and new products we are working on, we do not schedule any visits to our location.
FAQ's
- All sales, billing, and FFL information and question can be answered by our sales office: 205-655-7500 or sales@anschutznorthamerica.com
- All technical or product related questions: customshop@anschutznorthamerica.com
- We don't send photos of stocks on hand; we would spend all day doing that versus building rifles.
- Custom Shop rifles can be purchased directly from ANA through your local FFL dealer.
- We do not work on used rifles; only new inventory from our warehouse.
- Any modifications done to the rifle immediately and completely voids the warranty. No exceptions.
Rifle Orders
If you are looking for something specific, send us an emails and ask. If we have it in production, we can stick your name on it. If not, we can add it into the production schedule and get it rolling.
If you are looking for something specific, send us an emails and ask. If we have it in production, we can stick your name on it. If not, we can add it into the production schedule and get it rolling.
- Because we out-source Cerakoat, custom painting, and other aftermarket parts, we cannot control some aspects of delivery on these items. We will do our best to give you an accurate delivery time frame, and will update you throughout the process.
** Important Note on Rifle Purchases - Required Deposit **
All direct sales will require a $250 non-refundable deposit at the time of ordering. When ordering a rifle, you will need to pay a deposit of $250 at that time. Until we have secured the deposit, the rifle will remain for sale and open to any customer.
If you change your mind for any reason, you will not get the deposit back. When you complete the deal on the rifle, the $250 will be credited to the price of the rifle.
We will not hold or reserve any rifle without this non-refundable deposit.
All direct sales will require a $250 non-refundable deposit at the time of ordering. When ordering a rifle, you will need to pay a deposit of $250 at that time. Until we have secured the deposit, the rifle will remain for sale and open to any customer.
If you change your mind for any reason, you will not get the deposit back. When you complete the deal on the rifle, the $250 will be credited to the price of the rifle.
We will not hold or reserve any rifle without this non-refundable deposit.
Note: We have recently updated this section. Please check out the tabs to see what is for sale and also the gallery for what you may have missed. Some models shown in the gallery are no longer offered.
If you have technical questions, be specific..! Vague questions get vague answers.
More than half the questions we receive are answered by simply looking through our website.
Stock options, trigger options - these are all answered under the "Rifles" tab. Click that tab, and most of your stock / trigger questions are answered there.
Because of the limited numbers, we do no offer any discount on the listed price. Each price is unique to the rifle based on the upgrades and modifications.
Please Note: We do not perform any work on used rifles.
To reach the Custom Shop by email: customshop@anschutznorthamerica.com
We do our best to answer emails within 48 hours.
More than half the questions we receive are answered by simply looking through our website.
Stock options, trigger options - these are all answered under the "Rifles" tab. Click that tab, and most of your stock / trigger questions are answered there.
Because of the limited numbers, we do no offer any discount on the listed price. Each price is unique to the rifle based on the upgrades and modifications.
Please Note: We do not perform any work on used rifles.
To reach the Custom Shop by email: customshop@anschutznorthamerica.com
We do our best to answer emails within 48 hours.
Questions about the 54:18 BR-50
At the Custom Shop we built a small number of 54:18 BR-50 repeating rifles for our customer base. These were built from a very small batch of 54:18 actions found hidden away on a shelf at the factory in Germany.
There were 59 of these actions in total at the factory, but the 54:18 had long since been dropped from production. Because the sport of silhouette evolved into shooters using their tuned 1712 in both classes, the need for a standard rifle faded away and the factory discontinued the 54:18 due to no dealer orders for this model.
With this discovery of these forgotten 54:18 action, we had assumed these would sell quickly as barreled actions to shooters looking for a bolt-action repeater fitted with the 54.18 match trigger ( which does not fit the 1710 or 1712 action ), but surprisingly these moved very slow. To help sales, we started building a few into repeater BR rifles. These were all priced above the $3000 mark, with some reaching $4000 for high-quality walnut stocks. Unfortunately we were building these from a dwindling number and finished off the last remaining actions at the end of 2018. In total, it took nearly three years to move all 59 actions between the Custom Shop and main office in Alabama.
Here at the Custom Shop we are asked almost weekly to build one of the 54:18 BR-50 rifles, but the factory in Germany has no plans of producing another batch of these actions, so the proverbial well is dry on this model. You will need to search out the used market for one of these rifles, and if it's under $4000 and in good condition, you might want to make a move on it. They will only increase in value over time. We can also verify the serial number if you want to make sure it's from our shop before purchasing. All 54:18 BR-50 rifles are well documented.
At the Custom Shop we built a small number of 54:18 BR-50 repeating rifles for our customer base. These were built from a very small batch of 54:18 actions found hidden away on a shelf at the factory in Germany.
There were 59 of these actions in total at the factory, but the 54:18 had long since been dropped from production. Because the sport of silhouette evolved into shooters using their tuned 1712 in both classes, the need for a standard rifle faded away and the factory discontinued the 54:18 due to no dealer orders for this model.
With this discovery of these forgotten 54:18 action, we had assumed these would sell quickly as barreled actions to shooters looking for a bolt-action repeater fitted with the 54.18 match trigger ( which does not fit the 1710 or 1712 action ), but surprisingly these moved very slow. To help sales, we started building a few into repeater BR rifles. These were all priced above the $3000 mark, with some reaching $4000 for high-quality walnut stocks. Unfortunately we were building these from a dwindling number and finished off the last remaining actions at the end of 2018. In total, it took nearly three years to move all 59 actions between the Custom Shop and main office in Alabama.
Here at the Custom Shop we are asked almost weekly to build one of the 54:18 BR-50 rifles, but the factory in Germany has no plans of producing another batch of these actions, so the proverbial well is dry on this model. You will need to search out the used market for one of these rifles, and if it's under $4000 and in good condition, you might want to make a move on it. They will only increase in value over time. We can also verify the serial number if you want to make sure it's from our shop before purchasing. All 54:18 BR-50 rifles are well documented.
Please Note: We do not perform any work on used rifles.
Accuracy Questions
During the build of a rifle, we extensively test the rifles for accuracy and consistency. Many times we find that rifles will favor a brand of ammunition over the others, and even show significant preference from lot to lot. This is well known for many target shooters, but not well understood by new or novice shooters to rimfire.
Before the rifles are shipped, we have evaluated the accuracy of the rifle and provided test targets to the customer. If for some reason the customer is unable to find a good lot of ammunition or unable to make the rifle shoot to their standards, we will work with them on more test lots of ammunition and suggestions.
We only use two brands and grades of ammo to check accuracy with; RWS R-50 and Lapua Midas +. We do not QC with any lower grade of ammunition. Because we import RWS, we often have well over a dozen lots to test from, and this allows us to not only check the rifle's accuracy but to also let the customer know which lot shot the best.
If at the end the customer is not pleased with accuracy, we will take back the rifle and retest the rifle. If the rifle again produces the similar groups that were initially presented to the customer, we will agree to take back the rifle, damage free, and refund 75% of the original purchase price.
During the build of a rifle, we extensively test the rifles for accuracy and consistency. Many times we find that rifles will favor a brand of ammunition over the others, and even show significant preference from lot to lot. This is well known for many target shooters, but not well understood by new or novice shooters to rimfire.
Before the rifles are shipped, we have evaluated the accuracy of the rifle and provided test targets to the customer. If for some reason the customer is unable to find a good lot of ammunition or unable to make the rifle shoot to their standards, we will work with them on more test lots of ammunition and suggestions.
We only use two brands and grades of ammo to check accuracy with; RWS R-50 and Lapua Midas +. We do not QC with any lower grade of ammunition. Because we import RWS, we often have well over a dozen lots to test from, and this allows us to not only check the rifle's accuracy but to also let the customer know which lot shot the best.
If at the end the customer is not pleased with accuracy, we will take back the rifle and retest the rifle. If the rifle again produces the similar groups that were initially presented to the customer, we will agree to take back the rifle, damage free, and refund 75% of the original purchase price.
Updates
If you have any general questions, contact the Custom Shop direct via email listed above.
If you would like to discuss the project on the phone, please send us your phone number and time to call when you email, and we will get back with you as soon as we can. During the day we try to stay off the phone and focus on the rifle builds, but scheduling a phone call during the day is no problem.
Not sure exactly what options to get, feel free to ask us. We will guide you on what modifications matter the most, and what modifications are more for the "wow factory" when showing off your rifle at the range.
If you have any general questions, contact the Custom Shop direct via email listed above.
If you would like to discuss the project on the phone, please send us your phone number and time to call when you email, and we will get back with you as soon as we can. During the day we try to stay off the phone and focus on the rifle builds, but scheduling a phone call during the day is no problem.
Not sure exactly what options to get, feel free to ask us. We will guide you on what modifications matter the most, and what modifications are more for the "wow factory" when showing off your rifle at the range.
Please Note: We do not perform any work on used rifles.
Custom Shop Certificates
All Custom Shop rifles come with a signed certificate noting that your rifle is a special edition and recognized by the factory in Ulm, Germany. These are signed by both Jochen Anschütz and Steven Boelter, and printed on high-quality semi-gloss paper which is suitable for framing. The model number and serial number is added to the certificate, and then mailed flat in a protected envelope separately from the rifle.
Starting on November 2016, all certificates now have a wax seal to verify authenticity of each rifle.
It is important for us to recognize these fine rifles which receive extra attention and care, and with these certificates, we hope that it also increases the pride in ownership and further extends our appreciation for your business.
Note: certificates are not shipped with the rifle; they are sent after the rifle is delivered and can take up to two months before they arrive.
All Custom Shop rifles come with a signed certificate noting that your rifle is a special edition and recognized by the factory in Ulm, Germany. These are signed by both Jochen Anschütz and Steven Boelter, and printed on high-quality semi-gloss paper which is suitable for framing. The model number and serial number is added to the certificate, and then mailed flat in a protected envelope separately from the rifle.
Starting on November 2016, all certificates now have a wax seal to verify authenticity of each rifle.
It is important for us to recognize these fine rifles which receive extra attention and care, and with these certificates, we hope that it also increases the pride in ownership and further extends our appreciation for your business.
Note: certificates are not shipped with the rifle; they are sent after the rifle is delivered and can take up to two months before they arrive.