Gustloff KKW .22LR WWII Trainer Rifle

GUSTLOFF-WERKE K.K. WEHRSPORTGEWEHR .22LR TRAINER Manufacturer: Gustloff-Werke (Germany) Model: K.K. Wehrsportgewehr (KKW Trainer) Caliber: .22 LR Action: Bolt Action (Single Shot / Trainer Configuration) Barrel Length: Standard Military Trainer Length (~26") Finish: Blued Steel Stock: Military Style Walnut WWII-Era German Military Training Rifle – Excellent Condition Offered is an original Gustloff-Werke K.K. Wehrsportgewehr (.22LR), presented in excellent condition, and representing one of the most iconic German WWII-era training rifles. Manufactured between 1939–1944, the KKW was designed to replicate the handling, weight, and training characteristics of the Mauser K98, allowing youth and military trainees to practice marksmanship using inexpensive .22LR ammunition. Historical Significance • Produced by Gustloff-Werke, a major wartime German arms manufacturer • Intended for Hitler Youth and military training programs • Designed to closely mimic the K98 service rifle • Now highly collectible as a WWII training arm Condition Summary Metal: Excellent; strong original finish with minimal wear Stock: Excellent; crisp military contours with light handling marks Bore: Bright and clean with strong rifling Mechanical: 100%; functions correctly Overall: Excellent condition for a WWII-era trainer Notable Highlights • Authentic WWII German training rifle (1939–1944) • Mauser-style bolt action trainer • Excellent preservation for its age • Highly collectible military rimfire • Strong historical and display value Collectability • WWII German training rifles have strong collector demand • Condition is well above average for surviving examples • Increasing scarcity continues to drive values upward Collectability: High Estimated Auction Hammer Range $1,600 – $2,000 Serial Number: 265934