![]() What I have here is a revelation as Norinco of China has seen fit to recreate the KKW but with a 5-round magazine as one of the cutest, military bolt-action copies I have seen for some time.Ĭalled the JW-25A sounds more like an airplane designation, the rifle is in fact a copy of a copy as the base action is in essence that of the Czech CZ 452-2E. ![]() Historically theses rifles are very collectable with good condition examples commanding prices of up to $1200. ![]() One was the limitation of fullbore ammunition production, so to get round this for training purposes the Germans produced a single-shot, 22 rimfire copy of the Mauser Kar 98K service rifle.Ĭalled the Kleinkaliber Wehrsportgewehr (small calibre military and sporting rifle) it was known as the KKW and produced by various manufactures up to 1939, when it was discontinued. After the Germans were beaten in WW1 the treaty of Versailles imposed severe restrictions and reductions on their military might. Given the more fun side of sports shooting is being taken over by hi-capacity and military, look-a-like 22 semi-autos here’s what must be the granddad of them all well a copy of it anyway.
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