Here we present a German Erma Erfurt Single Shot .22 LR Training Rifle from Erma Gewehr fabrik made circa the 1930s in Erfurt, Germany. Sport shooting clubs were famous long before the Great War and their existence helped the Third Reich in preparing for the Second World War. There were limitations on military arms so .22 rimfire arms were the answer. This is a rifle that basically duplicates the handling of a Mauser k98.

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The Erfurter Maschinenfabrik (ERMA) was a German weapons manufacturer established in 1922 by Berthold Geipel. Preceding and during World War II it manufactured many firearms, including the Karabiner 98k, the MP40 and other submachine guns. It is also noted for having delivered several forms of military training rifles, including the famous EL 24 subcaliber “Barrel Insert” training devices that permitted .22 long rifle ammunition to be fired from infantry rifles such as the Karabiner 98 and Steyr-Mannlicher M1895 through use of a special activity conversion unit and a thin-walled .22 caliber barrel inserted within the bigger rifle’s drag.

The general condition is nearing fine. Fine original blued finish. The activity is robust with a smooth bolt pull. Extremely pleasant objective trigger. This example has maintained a splendid drag with sharp rifling. The stock is sturdy. There is a duffel cut under the barrel band and no import marks, signs of a WWII GI bring back. The leather sling is looking good and obviously extremely old. This is a great rifle and an awesome part of add to your World War assortment and arsenal!