Author Topic: 1700fwt,1710fwt,1712FWT+-D (Read 1093 times)

chunter · « **on:** May 21, 2004, 09:55:38 AM »

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Hey all,

I thought that I knew a little about Anschutz's rifles especially since I own two of them. However, I am wondering about the naming conventions and differences between the 1700fwt, 1710fwt, 1712fwt. I have also seen these same models with a D attached to the names. What is the difference between all of these models, is it the just the time for the period that they were produced? What does the D stand for?

I have a 1712fwt with a blue graphite stock. I have never seen anyone else with this stock color, does anyone know if there were many of them made?

Thanks

Jerry G · « **Reply #1 on:** June 20, 2004, 10:14:15 AM »

The 1700 had a slight mod and became the 1710. Another mod and you have the 1712. My 1712 has a different trigger guard than the eirler models. I am not sure of what other mods were made. The 1700 was imported as a barreled action and stocked with a McMillian stock and became the FWT. The assembly was done by several dealers around the US. Most of them have stamped the reciever with their name. I don't think the stock color means anything. Some were grey, some black and a few blue.

chunter · « **Reply #2 on:** June 20, 2004, 12:13:30 PM »

Thanks Jerry, I guess I will be seeing you at nationals. Doesn't look like I am going to be able to swing it for Lander.

longgun · « **Reply #3 on:** June 20, 2004, 03:44:04 PM »

There is one difference that most people don't know about between the 1700 fwt and the 1712 fwt. The hole spacing for scope mounts are different. The holes are almost 1/4" difference between 2nd & 3rd hole. Makes one piece mounts where they are not interchangable. Don

nomad · « **Reply #4 on:** June 22, 2004, 03:50:11 PM »

"D" is, as I understand it, for "Direkt Abzug". In German, Abzug is trigger and direkt means single stage.
As for the model # changes, keep in mind that you're dealing with a bunch of hard-headed Germans. :wink: (I KNOW -- I come from a loooooong line of them!)

EVERY change, no matter how minor, requires a model designation change, suffix, prefix, addendum, whatever. (Everyzing MUST have a place und it MUST always be in zat place or ve vill haf disorder -- und zat iss absolutely VERBOTEN!)