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This comprehensive book review by Ian McCollum delves into 'Training Rifles of Third Reich Germany' by Robert Simpson. It covers the historical context of German military training programs ('Wehrsport'), detailing the evolution from the DSM to the KKW, both .22 caliber rifles designed to mimic the Kar98k. The book also explores air rifles, police trainers, and foreign models, offering significant value to collectors and historians of German firearms.

This video explores the historical significance and technical evolution of German .22 caliber training rifles, often referred to as 'trainers,' in the lead-up to World War II. Nicole Wiley, a curator and researcher, details how these firearms, designed to mimic the full-sized Karabiner 98k, were instrumental in rearming and training the German populace. The discussion highlights the transition from civilian sporting arms to standardized military-style trainers, the role of organizations like the SA, and the manufacturing processes, including the use of concentration camp labor in later war years. The content emphasizes the importance of these trainers in German society and military preparation.