Very Rare BSW Krupp

Description:

BSW W625B German .22 LR Single‑Shot Training Rifle – Excellent Condition
Price: $2,100 AUD (Open to reasonable offers)
Location: Southern New South Wales

Description
Offered for sale is a pre‑WWII German BSW (Berlin‑Suhler Waffenwerke) Model W625B bolt‑action single‑shot .22 Long Rifle training rifle, manufactured in Suhl, Germany, and fitted with a Krupp fluid‑steel barrel.
These rifles were produced in the 1930s as precision marksmanship training arms, renowned for their build quality, accuracy, and excellent barrel steel. Original examples in this condition are uncommon in Australia.

Markings & Details

Manufacturer: BSW (Berlin‑Suhler Waffenwerke)
Action marking: Suhl
Model: W625B
Calibre: .22 Long Rifle (marked “Kal. 22 Long Rifle”)
Barrel: Krupp fluid steel (“Fluss‑Stahl Krupp‑Essen”)
Barrel length: 630 mm
Action: Bolt‑action, single‑shot
Proofs: Correct German Crown‑U proof
Serials: Receiver 153881, barrel 40971 (non‑matching; common for this model)

Condition
Overall condition: EXCELLENT

Bore: Bright with strong, well‑defined rifling
Metal: Retains over 95% original blued finish
Wood: Original stock with only minor handling marks; no cracks or repairs
Markings: Clear, sharp, and correct
Mechanics: Action functions correctly

This rifle has clearly been well cared for and presents far better than the average surviving W625B.

Notes for Collectors

The W625B is the .22 LR‑specific variant of the W625 series
Krupp‑marked barrels are highly regarded for quality
Non‑matching barrel serials are common and period‑correct on these rifles
A genuine example in this condition is hard to replace locally

Happy to provide additional photos upon request