Technical Questions
We have recently added this new section in to help address some of the more common questions we receive about of products. Please scroll down the page to see if your question is answered among the listed topics. This page will be updated frequently, so please check back often.
If you have been sent a link to this page, then chances are the question you emailed about is answered on this page. Please review the entire page for the information you are looking for.
Topics Covered
We have recently added this new section in to help address some of the more common questions we receive about of products. Please scroll down the page to see if your question is answered among the listed topics. This page will be updated frequently, so please check back often.
If you have been sent a link to this page, then chances are the question you emailed about is answered on this page. Please review the entire page for the information you are looking for.
Topics Covered
- Action Styles and Compatibility
- Left Handed Actions
- Barrel Attachment Methods
- Rifle Information, Age, History, and Value
- Rifle Manuals
- Rifle Descriptions and Abbreviations
Actions Styles and Stock Compatibility
Above is a link to a picture of the various actions we build showing the location of the trigger group, recoil lug, and action screws.
We are often asked if actions can be swapped among stocks, and what stocks will fit specific actions.
It was our thought that by creating this image, it would answer many of these questions. It's also a handy piece of information to have if you plan on doing any stock work.
We do not show actions which are no longer in production.
The best way to understand the differences between actions is to review the image linked above and then read over the following points:
Left Handed Actions
Left handed actions are mirror images of what is below, but not all models are offered in left handed orientation. These modes are shown in detail under the rifles tabs, in their respective categories. We will update the 1727 L in .22lr shortly.
Barrel Attachment Methods
The following notes list how each model and barrel are mated by the factory:
5018 Trigger
The 5018 trigger will only fit the following models:
Above is a link to a picture of the various actions we build showing the location of the trigger group, recoil lug, and action screws.
We are often asked if actions can be swapped among stocks, and what stocks will fit specific actions.
It was our thought that by creating this image, it would answer many of these questions. It's also a handy piece of information to have if you plan on doing any stock work.
We do not show actions which are no longer in production.
The best way to understand the differences between actions is to review the image linked above and then read over the following points:
- The 54.30 / 1913 / 1907 are completely interchangeable for stocks and triggers.
- The 1727 and 1827 are not interchangeable in terms of stocks and action screws. Triggers are interchangeable.
- The 1712 & 1710 are completely different than the 1727.
- The 1712 & 1710 are completely different than the 1913 / 1907 / 54.30.
- 64 based actions are unique and not interchangeable with any other actions.
- The 2013 / 2007 are in their own class. They use the same trigger as the 54.30 / 1913 / 1907.
- Note the position of recoil lugs as well as action screws.
- The 54.30 will only ever be a single-shot action.
Left Handed Actions
Left handed actions are mirror images of what is below, but not all models are offered in left handed orientation. These modes are shown in detail under the rifles tabs, in their respective categories. We will update the 1727 L in .22lr shortly.
- 1907 / 1913 L
- 1827 L
- 1416 L
- 1727 L ( .17 HMR & .22lr )
Barrel Attachment Methods
The following notes list how each model and barrel are mated by the factory:
- 54.30 - Threaded receiver.
- 2013/2017 - Clamp fit with three screws on the side of the receiver.
- 1913 / 1907 / 1700 series ( all ) / 1827 / 1927 - Press fit with two vertical locking pins.
- 64 series ( all ) - Press fit with one horizontal locking pin.
5018 Trigger
The 5018 trigger will only fit the following models:
- 54.30 / 1913 / 1907 / 2013 / 1827 / 1727
Rifle Information, History, Age, & Value
During the week we receive numerous questions about the history and age of a rifle. All of this information is best found on the main website in Germany. We are not historians on older rifles and can not tell you much about them.
Here is a link to that section: Age Research
Along with these requests, we are often asked the value of a rifle. This information is purely subjective and best researched on websites such as Gunbroker or Guns International. These websites will give you an idea of what similar models are listed for.
If you cannot find your particular rifle, you may need to contact your local gunshop or Blue Book of Gun Values. Unfortunately we cannot offer any suggested values.
During the week we receive numerous questions about the history and age of a rifle. All of this information is best found on the main website in Germany. We are not historians on older rifles and can not tell you much about them.
Here is a link to that section: Age Research
Along with these requests, we are often asked the value of a rifle. This information is purely subjective and best researched on websites such as Gunbroker or Guns International. These websites will give you an idea of what similar models are listed for.
If you cannot find your particular rifle, you may need to contact your local gunshop or Blue Book of Gun Values. Unfortunately we cannot offer any suggested values.
Rifle Manuals
The factory no longer prints hard copy manuals for rifles, and we do not have any old hard copies in stock. If you are looking for a downloadable manual for your rifle, please check one of these links. You can also open the correct manual to your rifle and print it out at home.
Sporting Rifles: Link
Match Rifles: Link
The factory no longer prints hard copy manuals for rifles, and we do not have any old hard copies in stock. If you are looking for a downloadable manual for your rifle, please check one of these links. You can also open the correct manual to your rifle and print it out at home.
Sporting Rifles: Link
Match Rifles: Link
Rifle Description Abbreviations
Many of the rifles have unique letters indicating some of their special features. Below is a reference list to help explain the lettering code associated with the models.
Many of the rifles have unique letters indicating some of their special features. Below is a reference list to help explain the lettering code associated with the models.
- D = Single stage trigger
- G = Threaded barrel 1/2" x 20 Metric
- HB = Heavy Barrel
- KL = Traditional folding leaf rear sight
- L = Left hand version
- R = Repeater
- AV = American Varminter 18" threaded 1/2" x 28 tpi ( SAE )
- MP = Multi Purpose
- S BR = Sporter benchrest
- F = Fortner straight-pull action