Description
Werke W625A Krupp Essen .22 LR Bolt-Action Training Rifle — Serial #123058
This Werke W625A is a German bolt-action training rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle and marked “Krupp Essen”, a reference to the historic Krupp steel works involved in German arms production. The W625A was an early variant of the well-known W625 series, designed in the early 1930s for civilian and paramilitary marksmanship training.
The rifle features a hardwood stock, Mauser-style bolt, and tangent rear sight, with proportions that closely mimic full-size military rifles of the era. The W625A models were slightly more slender and lighter than the later W625B variant, but still delivered excellent balance and performance for low-recoil target shooting or training purposes.
Rifles like this were commonly used by German shooting clubs and youth organizations leading up to WWII. The Krupp Essen marking adds collector interest, as these rifles are less commonly encountered than BSW-marked examples.
Whether for historical significance, rimfire accuracy, or collectible appeal, this W625A is a great representation of Germany’s interwar firearms development.
