Description
Erma Deutsches Sport Modell .22 LR – G.98/34 Pattern Training Rifle — Serial #126
This Erma Deutsches Sport Modell .22 LR is a Nazi-era bolt-action training rifle designed to replicate the look and feel of the G.98/34, Germany’s transitional military rifle between the Gewehr 98 and the Karabiner 98k. Built by Erfurter Maschinenfabrik (ERMA) in the 1930s, this rifle was issued to youth organizations and paramilitary units as a cost-effective marksmanship trainer.
Chambered in .22 Long Rifle, it features a full-length hardwood stock, straight bolt handle, tangent rear sight, and a military-style profile nearly identical in handling to its centerfire counterpart. Some models bear Nazi-era proofs or cartouches, such as eagle stamps or SA/NSDAP markings, further enhancing its collectible appeal.
This specific configuration mimicking the G.98/34 is uncommon, combining historical accuracy with rimfire practicality. Whether you’re a collector of WWII-era German firearms or vintage trainers, this rifle represents a unique and important part of Germany’s pre-war arms development.
