Description
Werke W625B .22 LR Bolt-Action Training Rifle – Serial #139239
This Werke W625B is a German bolt-action training rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle, bearing serial number 139239. Manufactured in the 1930s by Berlin-Suhler Waffenwerke (BSW) in Suhl, Germany, the W625B was designed to simulate the handling and weight of full-size military rifles for youth and paramilitary marksmanship training.
The rifle features a full-length hardwood stock, a smooth Mauser-style bolt action, and iron sights—typically including a hooded front sight and adjustable tangent rear sight. It was widely used by German shooting clubs and organizations such as the Hitler Youth, offering low-recoil, cost-effective training during the rise of pre-WWII militarization.
This later-production W625B may include Nazi-era proof marks or cartouches, which increase its historical significance and collectible value. Known for their durability and craftsmanship, BSW rifles like this remain highly regarded among collectors of vintage rimfires and WWII-era trainers.
A classic example of German pre-war arms development, this W625B is both a functional shooter and a valuable piece of historical heritage.
