Description
Gustloffwerke KKW .22 LR Nazi-Era Training Rifle — Serial #270093
This Gustloffwerke KKW (.22 LR Kleinkaliber Wehrsportgewehr) is a bolt-action German training rifle produced during the Nazi era as part of Germany’s pre-war paramilitary shooting programs. Chambered in .22 Long Rifle, the KKW was designed to mimic the full-size Kar98k military rifle in weight, length, and handling, making it an essential tool for training Hitler Youth and other organizations in basic rifle marksmanship.
Manufactured by Gustloffwerke, one of the key arms producers for the Third Reich, this example features a hardwood stock, bolt-action mechanism, and standard tangent rear sight. Many of these rifles are marked with Nazi-era proof stamps, and some bear the “Wehrsportkarabiner” designation or SA/NSDAP cartouches depending on production batch and issue.
The KKW rifles are sought-after collector pieces due to their unique history, military styling, and practical function as accurate rimfire trainers. Whether for collecting or casual shooting, this rifle embodies a significant chapter in 20th-century firearms history.
