J Unertl Scope Serial Numbers

This Unertl 24x target scope has the serial number 59420, a recoil spring and Unertl windage and elevation mounts. Measures 26 1/2 inches long. Objective lens is 2 inches in diameter with fine crosshairs. Complete with screw on metal lens covers. This site is dedicated to Unertl and Lyman TargetSpot scopes with external adjustments. Members only have to have a love of these fine scopes. For membership, please apply. Photos and technical.

These days, Unertl scopes are mostly a collectionist interest, but many people that like weapons and its accessories would enjoy being the owner of one of these classic pieces.

A good place to find them is eBay, but they are also available on several online retailers that specialize in weaponry.

J Unertl Scope Serial Numbers

Information about the serial numbers is very difficult to find, and we think a good source about many things regarding Unertl scopes is in the yahoo group specialized on Unertl. We also found this information: https://www.m40rifle.com/forum/optics-accessories-equipment/riflescopes/36470-unertl-scope-question

The list below will help you to identify an Unertl Optical Company scope:

Serial # – Year

10160 – 194? 12 X 1.25″ Target Has Logo
8828 – 194? 6 X Small Game No Logo
10036 – 194? 16 X 1.5″ Target Has Logo
9279 – 194? 6 X 1.25″ Target Has Logo
9230 – 194? 10 X 1″ Target Has Logo
10029 – 194? 14 X 1.5″ Target Has Logo
8576 – 194? 14 X 1.5″ Target No Logo
9320 – 194? 6 X 1″ Target Has Logo
8390 – 194? 12 X 1.5″ Target No Logo
10149 – 194? 8 X 1″ Target Has Logo
10411 – 194? 8 X ??” Target Has Logo
8161 – 194? 10 X 1″ Target No Logo
9990 – 194? 14 X 1.5″ Target Has Logo
8605 – 194? 6 X 1″ Target No Logo
10582 – 194? 10 X 1.5″ Target Has Logo
9013 – 194? 6 X ???” ????? ?? ????
9161 – 194? 8 X 1″ Target Has Logo
10575 – 194? 10 X 1.5″ Target Has Logo
8583 – 194? 14 X 1.5″ Target No Logo
8286 – 194? 10 X 1″ Target No Logo
9072 – 194? 10 X 1.25 Target ?? ????
9801 – 194? 4 X Small Game Has Logo
10101 – 194? 10 X 1.25″ Target ?? ????
8017 – 194? 4 X Small Game No Logo
10205 – 194? 24 X 1.5″ Target Has Logo
8498 – 194? 8 X 1″ Target No Logo
2661 – 194? 8 X 1.25″ Target Mkd.USMC-SNIPER No Logo
8905 – 194? 12 X ?????? No Logo
9977 – 194? 14 X 1.5″ Target Has Logo
8040 – 194? 4 X Small Game No Logo
10388 – 194? 8 X 1″ Target Has Logo
10289 – 194? ? X 1″ Target Has Logo
8840 – 194? 8 X ???” ???? No Logo
10230 – 194? 6 X Small Game Has Logo
8747 – 194? 8 X 1.25″ Target No Logo
8507 – 194? 10 X 1″ Target No Logo
2696 – 194? 8 X 1.25″ Sniper Marked USMC-SNIPER No Logo
8360 – 194? 10 X 1.5″ Target No Logo
10269 – 194? 20 X 1.5″ Target Has Logo Posa Mounts
8677 – 194? 12 X 1.5″ Target No Logo
8961 – 194? 4 X Small Game No Logo
8538 – 194? 8 X 1″ Target No Logo
8990 – 194? 10 X 1″ Target No Logo
10424 – 194? 4 X Small Game Has Logo
2679 – 194? 8 X 1.25″ Sniper Marked USMC-SNIPER No Logo
7042 – 194? 12 X 2″ Varmint Has Logo Plain Head
2681 – 194? 8 X ? 1.25″ Sniper Marked USMC-SNIPER No LOgo in Case
2559 – 194? 8 X 1.25″ Sniper Marked USMC-SNIPER No Logo
10219 – 194? 10 X 1′ Target Has Logo
9479 – 194? 10 X 1.5″ Target Has Logo
8859 – 194? 14 X 1.5″ Target No Logo
8349 – 194? 10 X 1″ Target No Logo
2762 – 194? 8 X 1.25″ Sniper Marked USMC-SNIPER No Logo in Case
8566 – 194? 10 X 1.5″ Target No Logo
9439 – 194? 10 X 1″ Target Has Logo
8177 – 1944 6 X Small Game No Logo
10046 – 194? 20 X 2″ Target No Logo Has Mag Clamp
9007 – 194? 10 X 1″ Target Has Logo

Installing Crosshairs

Unertl Scope For Sale

These kinds of classic units are not easy to find, and one of the best places to find them is on eBay, or on the specialized retailers of weaponry on the net.

Even though many people don’t know too much about them, the Unertl scopes filled a good chunk of the history of these kinds of accessories.

Serious collectionists are avid to find original Unertl scopes, and some models can reach quite hefty prices in the different auctions in which they’re sold.

Unertl Scope Parts

eBay is also a good place to find parts for this vintage sniper rifle scope, and if you are consistent you will find nice surprises over time.

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UNERTL 24X63 SPOTTING SCOPE
Anschutz 54 22LR Unertl scope
Unertl Telescopes c1952

Wrapping It Up

There is no doubt that the Unertl scope is a classic bit of kit that without lack of controversy, has its detractors and also its fans.

The truth is that this item was a symbol of rifle accessories that marked an era. Now they constitute a piece that collectionist demand often due that the company was one of the pioneers to build these kinds of technologies in America.

LSB#: 170403DB07

Make: J. G. Anschutz GmbH, Ulm, W. Germany

Model: Match 54

Serial Number: 77080

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Year of Manufacture: 1969

Caliber: .22 Long Rifle

Action Type: Single Shot Bolt Action

Markings: The left side of the barrel at the receiver is marked with an “Eagle / N” nitro proof, a “69” date code and an Ulm antler proof. The left side of the receiver is marked with “Eagle / N”, “A”, “77080” and “Made by J. G. Anschutz GmbH. Waffenfabrik Ulm/D. West Germany”. The top of the barrel is marked “Anschutz – Modell Match 54 / –Cal. .22 long rifle—“ and the top of the receiver’s chamber ring is marked and “ANSCHUTZ” logo. The top of the bolt is marked with an “Eagle / N”.

Barrel Length: The heavy target grade barrel is 26” long and has a recessed crown. There is a slight barrel band at the muzzle, and the band measures 0.897“ while the barrel just behind it measures 0872“ in diameter.

Sights / Optics: There are three drilled and tapped holes in the top of the barrel band near the muzzle for attachment of a front sight, and the top of the receiver is grooved for a scope mount. There are two scope mounts screwed into the top of the barrel with a fixed power Unertl scope attached. The ring in front of the eyepiece lock ring is marked “16”, which we believe to be the power of the scope. The scope is marked with a J. Unertl logo and “53722”. The scope is 25 ¾” in length and has screw-in lens covers. The reticle is a fine crosshairs and the lenses are clear and free of distortion. There are few light marks in the scope where the rear ring was moved back and forth on the scope. The scope is in about Fine condition.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one piece checkered walnut with a satin finish. The buttstock has a palm heel cut-out on the right side that is deeply arched at the top for the thumb and a straight comb with a cheekpiece. The vertical pistol grip has a palm swell, the front face of the forend is undercut, and the buttstock has an alloy buttplate base that allows for different buttplates to be attached, with the ability to adjust their height. The buttplate currently attached is marked with an Anschutz logo and has a single arched prong at the top that is adjustable for angle, which translates into an adjustment of the length of pull. The rear face of the buttplate has a checkered rubber finish. Please see our pictures for a better description than we can put in words. The forend has a 15” long grooved alloy accessory rail inlet into it with a double hook attached that can be moved slid to is desired position and locked in place with a thumbscrew. There are a few light marks scattered over the stock, with a few small dings at the toe and light wear marks on the bottom of the pistol grip. The forend shows several tiny dings in its underside on the right side of the accessory rail, few light drag lines, and three curved dings on the left side in front of the checkering. The checkering shows light wear without mars. The LOP measures 11 ¾” from the front face of the trigger to the rear edge of the buttplate (measured at a spot straight back from the bottom edge of the cheekpiece). The buttplate shows light wear in its checkering. The buttplate is in about Fine condition. The stock is in about Fine Plus condition. >
Type of Finish: The barrel, receiver and bolt are blued. The trigger guard has a matte gray checkered finish and the accessory rails and buttplate are unfinished alloy.

Finish Originality: All Original

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Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are light marks in the front barrel band where a sight mount was once installed, a light mark along the lower left side of the barrel band and a light mark on the right side of the barrel mid-way between the muzzle and the forend. There is a small mark in the top of the barrel at the front of the “A” in Anschutz, a tiny ding in the top of the receiver’s chamber ring and thinning in the bolt knob. The screw heads in the accessory rail are disfigured and those in the trigger guard show light marks from a screwdriver. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine to Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. It has a very light single stage trigger set at 6.3 ozs. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

J Unertl Scope Serial Numbers

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The Inertl scope is included.

Our Assessment: This is an Anschutz Model Match 54 single shot bolt action rifle intended for prone position target shooting. It has a single set trigger that is currently set at 6.3 ozs., an adjustable buttplate, and an Inertl 16X scope. The rifle features an Anschutz action, a target grade barrel, and a heavy walnut checkered stock with a vertical pistol grip and cheekpiece. The underside of the forend is inletted for a long accessory rail. This rifle is in about Fine to Excellent condition with about 97% of its finish remaining. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. We think this would make an excellent rifle for benchrest or prone target shooting, especially with Unertl scope and ultralight trigger. The serious target shooters will be very interested in this rifle.