Winchester Collector - Forum: General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/ Simple:Press Version 6.11.14 TXGunNut on 75 G7527R https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/75-g7527r/#p185848 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/75-g7527r/#p185848 Looking forward to the range report, hopefully with pics. Trust us, we can keep a secret. 

 

Mike 

]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:47:42 +0000 TXGunNut on A free tip that is being withheld from you by Bert. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/a-free-tip-that-is-being-withheld-from-you-by-bert/#p185847 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/a-free-tip-that-is-being-withheld-from-you-by-bert/#p185847 It’s occurred to me if Lin-Speed were my product I’d love for online posts to include before and after pics. 

 

Mike

]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:42:38 +0000 Anthony #5411 on A free tip that is being withheld from you by Bert. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/a-free-tip-that-is-being-withheld-from-you-by-bert/#p185846 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/a-free-tip-that-is-being-withheld-from-you-by-bert/#p185846 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!Smile

 

Tony

]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:35:59 +0000 JWA on 75 G7527R https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/75-g7527r/#p185843 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/75-g7527r/#p185843 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,

]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:01:54 +0000 Bert H. on 75 G7527R https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/75-g7527r/#p185842 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/75-g7527r/#p185842 Does Sammy know?

]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:46:57 +0000 DEEREHART on 75 G7527R https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/75-g7527r/#p185841 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/75-g7527r/#p185841 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.

 75-top.jpg75-rt.jpg75-bott.jpg75-serial.jpg75-rear-sight.jpgfront-sight.jpg75-butt.jpg

]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:09:10 +0000 antler1 on A free tip that is being withheld from you by Bert. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/a-free-tip-that-is-being-withheld-from-you-by-bert/#p185840 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/a-free-tip-that-is-being-withheld-from-you-by-bert/#p185840

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 assetKiss

]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:27:23 +0000 Ben on A free tip that is being withheld from you by Bert. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/a-free-tip-that-is-being-withheld-from-you-by-bert/#p185837 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/a-free-tip-that-is-being-withheld-from-you-by-bert/#p185837 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... 

]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:27:18 +0000 TXGunNut on The Collectors Wire - WACA https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/the-collectors-wire-waca/#p185836 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/the-collectors-wire-waca/#p185836 Good write-up about the Collector! Glad to see the Colt Collectors had a good show and good info about the OGCA meeting.

 

Mike

]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:04:51 +0000 Heather on The Collectors Wire - WACA https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/the-collectors-wire-waca/#p185832 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/the-collectors-wire-waca/#p185832 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

]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:41:07 +0000 oldcrankyyankee on A free tip that is being withheld from you by Bert. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/a-free-tip-that-is-being-withheld-from-you-by-bert/#p185771 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/a-free-tip-that-is-being-withheld-from-you-by-bert/#p185771

Bert H. said

Commissioner said
Fellows. I posted a tip that was expensive for me to learn. I own no stock in the product I recommend. I have no financial interest in the product. I figured I was doing this group a favor?  Then Bert sends me a massage that he wants me to post before and after photo’s of the results. Like I am selling something or lying. I don’t care if you try it or not, but it should be you that make that decision.. He probably won’t post this message either? He is impugning my integrity. I fought for this country. I am not a liar. It cost me to belong to this forum. It was not free. You members never have to worry about me telling you anything positive or anything at all, I really question belonging to an organization that is afraid their members will be swindled by a jar of stock restore.
  

Sorry, but you have grossly misinterpreted the intent of my reply to your posted message, and you have apparently taken unnecessary umbrage.  My suggestion for you is to not take everything so serious.
Bert - USN Retired
  

What was it that SGT Hulka said, hmm, Oh right, settle down Francis. Bert likes proof thats all, we all do.

]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:28:17 +0000 Commissioner on Make your stock look new. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/make-your-stock-look-new/#p185756 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/make-your-stock-look-new/#p185756 Not anymore. It is almost $22.00 plus shipping on Amazon. It will do dozens of guns however. It is expensive, but it works!

]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:36:18 +0000 TXGunNut on TGCA Show in Denton, Texas Oct. 16-18 https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/tgca-show-in-denton-texas-oct-16-18/page-2/#p185752 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/tgca-show-in-denton-texas-oct-16-18/page-2/#p185752

Jeremy P said
The RocketBall display was Cecil Sauer's, he's from Wyoming or Montana IIRC. Great guy!
  

Thank you, it’s in my briefcase somewhere but hasn’t turned up yet. He’s a bullet caster and I enjoyed hearing about the casting process for the rocket ball bullets. 

 

Mike

]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:58:30 +0000 Tedk on Make your stock look new. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/make-your-stock-look-new/#p185744 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/make-your-stock-look-new/#p185744 Those small, flat jars of LinSpeed stock oil we’re ubiquitous in outdoor sporting goods shops back in the day for a dollar or two

]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:04:51 +0000 Commissioner on Make your stock look new. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/make-your-stock-look-new/#p185741 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/make-your-stock-look-new/#p185741 Lin Speed oil applied lightly looks like the stock was varnished. I usually apply two light coats, one day apart and the results are amazing. I just use one finger to apply, don’t put it on thick. Two light coats are sufficient. Try it. You will like it. It will shine up an old stock. It won’t remove bumps or scratches, but it will give them character.

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