A Walther Sportmodell single-shot .22 training rifle from Zella-Mehlis, graded fine by the seller. The 26-inch barrel keeps an excellent bore with bright, strong rifling, and about 97 percent of the blue survives, worn at the buttplate and trigger guard. Markings: the Walther banner over Thuringen on the chamber, the serial over Waffenfabrik Walther Zella-Mehlis on the left of the receiver, Deutsches Sportmodell on the right, and Kal. 22 lang fur Buchsen with nitro and crown-over-N, B and U proofs on the barrel. The stock shows use dents, the largest low on the left of the butt; the cleaning rod is present and the action functions correctly.

This rifle is for a collector of German military and training arms rather than a hunter. Sportmodell rifles in fine condition are hard to find, as the seller notes, and this one has the proofs, markings and cleaning rod a serious collection wants. It remains a working single-shot .22, but its appeal is as an original example.

Key features

• Single-shot .22 training rifle, 26-inch barrel
• About 97 percent blue, excellent bright bore
• Walther Zella-Mehlis and Deutsches Sportmodell markings
• Nitro and crown-over-N, B, U proofs
• Cleaning rod present, action functions correctly

Like every firearm we sell, it ships to the licensed FFL dealer you choose at checkout, where Form 4473 and the background check are completed.