Winchester Collector - Forum: General Discussions & Questions

Ben on 75 G7527R

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:27:48 +0000

Doug... let me guess, from same shop that had the custom rifles you scored last summer? Ben

ps... finally snagged a 2nd model Colt 4 1/2" Match Target this week...

Ben on 75 G7527R

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:26:43 +0000

Jeremy, all it takes is $$$. 🙂

Jeremy P on 75 G7527R

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:14:59 +0000

I agree, those Vaver sights have a unique look and draw attention....hopefully I can stumble across one too!

DEEREHART on 75 G7527R

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:48:06 +0000

JWA said
Great looking Mistress!
All of the components (sights) are correct for a G7527R and the vintage is correct So I would call it a win.
From the photos it appears there is a bright ring around the screw holes on the sight like someone used too wide of a screwdriver. I would touch that up with cold-blue on a Q-tip or it will keep me awake at nights.
It also has the correct sling as a bonus.
Great score!
Best Regards,

Jeff

I did notice the scuffing around the screws and that was part of my questioning the originality.

Will do the cold blue trick and minimize the appearance.

Bert

You dont get to make Sammi comments or I will tell your old Dodge that you enjoyed riding around in my Ford 350.

Range report will be a while, its hunting season. Time to tote around a model 70 or two and use them as designed.

Doug

george@georgeamlott.com on 75 G7527R

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:08:59 +0000

Very nice! Excellent condition.

TXGunNut on 75 G7527R

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:47:42 +0000

Looking forward to the range report, hopefully with pics. Trust us, we can keep a secret.

Mike

TXGunNut on A free tip that is being withheld from you by Bert.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:42:38 +0000

It’s occurred to me if Lin-Speed were my product I’d love for online posts to include before and after pics.

Mike

Anthony #5411 on A free tip that is being withheld from you by Bert.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:35:59 +0000

I'm in agreement with Ben and antler1, as Bert does a truly great job, that is very time consuming, that many of us appreciate!

Tony

JWA on 75 G7527R

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:01:54 +0000

Great looking Mistress!

All of the components (sights) are correct for a G7527R and the vintage is correct So I would call it a win.

From the photos it appears there is a bright ring around the screw holes on the sight like someone used too wide of a screwdriver. I would touch that up with cold-blue on a Q-tip or it will keep me awake at nights.

It also has the correct sling as a bonus.

Great score!

Best Regards,

Bert H. on 75 G7527R

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:46:57 +0000

Does Sammy know?

DEEREHART on 75 G7527R

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:09:10 +0000

Hey guys

Help me out here, another 75 followed me home the other day.

I always admired the look of Vaver sights on a 75 so as luck would have it.....

Is this a factory outfitted G7527R or something put together after the fact.

antler1 on A free tip that is being withheld from you by Bert.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:27:23 +0000

Ben said
Honestly, Bert is one of the most revered people within this club... he is also the forum's gate-keeper... between the "bots", russian hackers, asian porn infiltrators and general "knot-heads", his job is non-stop. To top it off, it's a pretty thankless job. I say "hats off to Bert"....he wants the best for the club and it's members. I will rib him and he will return the favor in spades, but that's what friends do. Cheers...

I agree. Great asset

Ben on A free tip that is being withheld from you by Bert.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:27:18 +0000

Honestly, Bert is one of the most revered people within this club... he is also the forum's gate-keeper... between the "bots", russian hackers, asian porn infiltrators and general "knot-heads", his job is non-stop. To top it off, it's a pretty thankless job. I say "hats off to Bert"....he wants the best for the club and it's members. I will rib him and he will return the favor in spades, but that's what friends do. Cheers...

TXGunNut on The Collectors Wire - WACA

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:04:51 +0000

Good write-up about the Collector! Glad to see the Colt Collectors had a good show and good info about the OGCA meeting.

Mike

Heather on The Collectors Wire - WACA

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:41:07 +0000

Logan Metesh, Editor & Publisher, The Collector’s Wire sent an email to let the Association know that he wrote an article about the Fall 2026 issue of The Winchester Collector. In it, referring to the articles in the Fall issue, "that range of subjects reflects one of the strongest functions of specialized collector organizations." Most importantly, he notes that "For Winchester collectors, publications like The Winchester Collector serve another important purpose. They preserve research that might otherwise remain in private notes, collections, or conversations between longtime collectors."

There is a lot of very informative information in Mr. Metesh's publication. He also highlights The Ohio Gun Collectors Association (we have our satellite show with OGCA in September), the recent display by WACA member Eric Olson at the Texas Gun Collectors Association and the Civilian Marksmanship Program's preparation to receive 2,000+ Model 1897 Winchesters.

I have provided a link to the publication below. We'll certainly be looking for more articles by Mr. Metesh and the staff at The Collector's Wire.

Collector Organizations | The Collector's Wire