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I purchased a model 75 yesterday and I have looked at the receiver under the barrel on the stock and everywhere I can. to find a serial number so I can date the gun. Id like to get the correct rear sight and front sight for it. I took the stock off and I can not for the life of me find a serial number. There is a three digit number etched onto the bolt. I looked under the barrel to see what year it was made . NO marks there either. The bolt is not a straight one but rather has a sweep to it. Wonder what year they started doing that? There are no GOvt marks on it . Other 75s Ive viewed on line have a serial number on the receiver but one does not exist for this gun and it does not appear to be reblued or the serial #s removed.
April 15, 2005
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Hello Marcus,
We really need to see several clear pictures of the rifle before attempting to answer your question(s).
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
November 1, 2013
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75s were made in two basic variations, Sporting, with a 24″ brl., & Target, with a 28″, & no rear-sight dovetail. Which is it?
July 21, 2010
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Perhaps it is a Model 75 barrel in a 69Aa receiver? The swept bolt for the 69A was introduced in 1948 so I expect the 75 was done at the same time.
Does the receiver have “Winchester” rollmarked into it on the left side? That was standard for the 75 but most 69As did not have that.
