Description
Krupp Essen W625B .22 LR Bolt-Action Training Rifle – Serial #139050
This Krupp Essen W625B is a German bolt-action training rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle, bearing serial number 139050. Produced in the 1930s, the W625B was part of Germany’s push to prepare its youth and paramilitary organizations for military service. These rifles were designed to closely mimic full-size service rifles in feel and handling, offering a low-cost, low-recoil way to develop marksmanship skills.
Though more commonly associated with BSW (Berlin-Suhler Waffenwerke), some W625B rifles were marked “Krupp Essen”, referencing the massive Krupp industrial conglomerate, which played a key role in German arms manufacturing. This variant features a hardwood stock, smooth bolt action, and military-style sights, often including a hooded front sight and adjustable tangent rear.
Rifles like this were commonly used by the Hitler Youth and other Nazi-affiliated organizations for pre-service training. The presence of Nazi-era proof marks or cartouches (if present) may add to the historical significance and collector value.
A rare variant of a well-known training rifle, the Krupp Essen W625B is a great piece for collectors of WWII-era German firearms or vintage rimfire trainers.
