22 cal JGA- info - The Firearms Forum

jjr · 03-07-2009, 04:59 PM

i've got an old JGA in 22lr. ser 444XXX. Finish is stainless or probably chrome. Does anyone know how to get more info on this piece? dates, values?

Alpo · 03-07-2009, 05:35 PM

JGA is J. G. Anschutz. http://jga.anschuetz-sport.com/index.php5?sprache=1

Maybe they could tell you some history about your gun.

From their FAQs
Question:
Does ANSCHÜTZ give information on the production year of firearms?

Answer:
We need a lot of time to determine the age of a firearm with the help of the serial number. This is the reason why we only give this information to authorities or for a fee. However, every firearm owner can determine the approximate age of his gun with the help of the proof house stamp on the barrel of our firearms. The production years mentioned below are only approximate values and only mirror the common procedure representative for the referring period. Exeptions are possible. It might therefore be that even after the year 1968 there is only the production year imprinted on the barrel but no code.

Various proof test stamps (approximate year)

Up to approx. 1958 only the proof test stamp and the kind of ammunition was imprinted on the barrel.

From approx. 1958 to approx. 1968 apart from the proof test stamp also the last two digits of the referring year were imprinted on the barrel.

Since approx. 1968 the year of manufacture is coded. The code for determining the age is as follows:
0=A; 1=B; 2=C; 3=D, 4=E; 5=F; 6=G; 7=H; 8=I/J; 9=K
The year of proof testing is described by the last two digits of a year, i. e. that a firearm with the letters AF was officially proof tested in the year 2005 (05).

If you nevertheless need our help to determine the age of your ANSCHÜTZ rifle or pistol we will render this information for a fee. Please fill in the form below for this purpose.

jjr · 03-08-2009, 01:00 PM

Alpo-
That was quick. Thanks for the info. I believe it will check out at pre- '58. My grandfather was a hunter and WWII vet stationed in Europe. He sent several pieces back during the course of the war, and I believe this was one of them. I've done a bit of research on my own and have seen many JGA's in 22lr, but always in blued finish. I have yet to see or hear of any in "chrome?".

The gun functions, but sometimes miss fires. The rim shows impact from the pin, but doesn't seem to make good enough contact to fire every time. If you re-cock and fire again on the same round, it will fire. The firing pin moves freely, but seems to be quite rounded/ worn. I doubt any replacement parts are available and that it may need professional smithing to repair/ replace the firing pin?
Any additional info out there would be appreciated.

thanks-

03-07-2009, 04:59 PM	#1
jjr Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2	22 cal JGA- info i've got an old JGA in 22lr. ser 444XXX. Finish is stainless or probably chrome. Does anyone know how to get more info on this piece? dates, values? Attached Images -->

03-07-2009, 05:35 PM	#2
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,651	Re: 22 cal JGA- info JGA is J. G. Anschutz. http://jga.anschuetz-sport.com/index.php5?sprache=1 Maybe they could tell you some history about your gun. From their FAQs Question: Does ANSCHÜTZ give information on the production year of firearms? Answer: We need a lot of time to determine the age of a firearm with the help of the serial number. This is the reason why we only give this information to authorities or for a fee. However, every firearm owner can determine the approximate age of his gun with the help of the proof house stamp on the barrel of our firearms. The production years mentioned below are only approximate values and only mirror the common procedure representative for the referring period. Exeptions are possible. It might therefore be that even after the year 1968 there is only the production year imprinted on the barrel but no code. Various proof test stamps (approximate year) Up to approx. 1958 only the proof test stamp and the kind of ammunition was imprinted on the barrel. From approx. 1958 to approx. 1968 apart from the proof test stamp also the last two digits of the referring year were imprinted on the barrel. Since approx. 1968 the year of manufacture is coded. The code for determining the age is as follows: 0=A; 1=B; 2=C; 3=D, 4=E; 5=F; 6=G; 7=H; 8=I/J; 9=K The year of proof testing is described by the last two digits of a year, i. e. that a firearm with the letters AF was officially proof tested in the year 2005 (05). If you nevertheless need our help to determine the age of your ANSCHÜTZ rifle or pistol we will render this information for a fee. Please fill in the form below for this purpose. Last edited by Alpo; 03-07-2009 at 05:37 PM..

03-08-2009, 01:00 PM	#3
jjr Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2	Re: 22 cal JGA- info Alpo- That was quick. Thanks for the info. I believe it will check out at pre- '58. My grandfather was a hunter and WWII vet stationed in Europe. He sent several pieces back during the course of the war, and I believe this was one of them. I've done a bit of research on my own and have seen many JGA's in 22lr, but always in blued finish. I have yet to see or hear of any in "chrome?". The gun functions, but sometimes miss fires. The rim shows impact from the pin, but doesn't seem to make good enough contact to fire every time. If you re-cock and fire again on the same round, it will fire. The firing pin moves freely, but seems to be quite rounded/ worn. I doubt any replacement parts are available and that it may need professional smithing to repair/ replace the firing pin? Any additional info out there would be appreciated. thanks- Last edited by jjr; 03-08-2009 at 01:15 PM..