There is a Anschütz Theoben model 2027 for sale, it looks like a Rapid modified with a biathlon style bolt/lever.
What would this be worth?
Its a nice looking rifle.
Believe it was designated the Summer Biathlon Trainer, made 2001-2002 before Rutherford took over.
https://powderandball.com/manuals/anschutz_2027_ca_manual.pdf
TBH its not something you'd see very often ( if ever) in the UK, wouldn't have an idea on price. What do you pay for if the asking price is fair ? a 25 year old biathon trainer or a rare Theoben made biathlon trainer.
how rare would it be, is there any info how many where made.
its offered on a auction site in Germany and the price is above 1000 euro at moment and that seems ok.
https://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=20210122
No idea on volumes, would be a question for Anschutz.
Theoben had stopped using Anshutz barrels and triggers by 2004, did they become an in-house model or were they superceded?
2002 Jan First batch of Summer Biathlon leave for Ansch�tz in Germany
Feb Camoflauge effect available on new models
Feb Press release info & test for new rifle - the 'Evolution'
May The Evolution rifle launched with great interest.
July Brand new trigger for Rapid MkII
July Discontinued the Dual Magnum
2001 Jan Released Rapid MkII - .22 calibre 12ft/lbs only
Feb Team up with Ansch�tz for Summer Biathlon project to develop new PCP
Interesting that it appears to have a thumb close bolt, as per a rimfire, but not the foster system to hold it closed ???
Was hoping to find a youtube film or other info on these rifles but there is not much to be found on the web.
Quote from: etiam viviens on January 14, 2026, 04:54:39 PMWas hoping to find a youtube film or other info on these rifles but there is not much to be found on the web.
Very little, just the manual and this picture which was from a dufunct forum post from 10-15 years ago..No info then.
Quote from: etiam viviens on January 13, 2026, 02:55:11 PMhow rare would it be, is there any info how many where made.
its offered on a auction site in Germany and the price is above 1000 euro at moment and that seems ok.
https://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=20210122
don't know hat happened there, multiple windows ;D ;D
was planning to bid, but totally forgot about it.
It went a bit above 1100 euro.
Did ask some questions about the condition and it looked to me that the stock was damaged.
Could not get any reply from the seller, and the seller stated in the ad that he would only send to Germany.
Usually they will mostly send to Holland if you ask them but as said before there was no reaction from sellers side.