Mauser KKW

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Jhr98k

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Found this in the back of my safe, excellent matching bolt Mauser KKW rifle. It’s been around 10 years since I shot this rifle, which can shoot a quarter size group at 75 yards, probably can do better with a steadier hand. Anyway thought I would share.
 

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Thanks for sharing the picture. I am a newbie when it comes to K98s and KKWs. I really enjoyed seeing a Mauser KKW.
 
Mauser, Walther and Gustloff made KKWs, I think Mauser and Walther made around 5,000 each, Gustloff made over 70,000. I’m not positive on the production numbers, but Mauser was the least produced and quite hard to find. I think mine was produced in 1944. Would love to hear from collectors with more experience on these trainers.
 
According to Jon Speed's Mauser Archives, around 8300 KKW have been sold by Mauser.
I have no information on the BSW's or Walther's production.
KKW is a Mauser, Walther and BSW joint venture design.
FYI : Simpson was renamed BSW that was later renamed Gustloff
 
jithaca said:
Were there any KKW rifles produced that were marked with a BSW designation
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Yes.. BSW turned into Gustloff. There was a run from the late 190,000 range to the early 200,000 range were BSW marked. One of the harder rifles to find.
 
Jhr98k said:
Found this in the back of my safe, excellent matching bolt Mauser KKW rifle. It’s been around 10 years since I shot this rifle, which can shoot a quarter size group at 75 yards, probably can do better with a steadier hand. Anyway thought I would share.
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Nice one. Has anyone figured out the "D.F." marking yet, or is that still a mystery?
 
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