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I recently acquired a 75 sporter that is in about 90-95% condition. The metal is really nice and the wood is really great looking and only has a few blemishes and scratches on the butt from a crowded safe. The wood reminds me of those old rifles that had special or semi deluxe wood. I expect it was just luck of the draw, I’m not that familiar with 75’s but wonder if it was possible to upgrade the quality of the wood? I feel fortunate to have obtained it, any comments are appreciated, regards.
November 7, 2015
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Congrats! From what I’ve seen I don’t think it’s unusual to see some figure in a 75 Sporter stock. Nice change from the straight grain wood on most Target Models.
Mike
CPC said
I recently acquired a 75 sporter that is in about 90-95% condition. The metal is really nice and the wood is really great looking and only has a few blemishes and scratches on the butt from a crowded safe.
A not-uncommon occurrence–but the clumsy slobs who treat their guns that way obviously don’t care, if they even notice what they’ve done. And so easily preventable by the use of gun sleeves. This is actually better wood than you find on many 52 Sporters, selling at a much higher price.
Beautiful rifle. Mine is a late issue with the grooved receiver with a Plain Jane stock. I have seen a few that were priced accordingly as to the beautiful stocks they had. The nicest one I ever seen was $1,500 several years ago. Looking back, I should have bought it. What did you have to give for your treasure? Thanks for sharing. Big Larry
Larry,
I got it from a good friend who essentially gave it to me in exchange for some future services and hunting upgrades. He knows what it’s approximately worth but he wanted me to have it because he knows I like Winchesters and 22’s. I will be forever grateful. Regards I enjoy reading your posts and comments.
CPC said
Larry,I got it from a good friend who essentially gave it to me in exchange for some future services and hunting upgrades. He knows what it’s approximately worth but he wanted me to have it because he knows I like Winchesters and 22’s. I will be forever grateful. Regards I enjoy reading your posts and comments.
Thank you for your kind words. I had two M75 Sporters and sold one to a friend, cheap. Sent pics to JWA and my rifle should be pictured in his up coming new book on M75’s. I believe my rifle has never been fired. I paid too much for it, but I wanted one with a grooved receiver and standard sights. Was going to scope it with a Baby Redfield and shoot it, but never did. I have plenty other 22’s to shoot. Enjoy that rifle. It sure is a nice one. Don’t poke holes in it either. Big Larry Oh, here’s a pic of my early M75 Target.
Larry,
Let me know when you want to get rid of your early 75 Target and I will drive up with some donuts 😉
My earliest is 837 which I got from you a few years ago.
Best Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
Big Larry said Oh, here’s a pic of my early M75 Target.
Larry, no scope blocks?
I don’t think they were originally shipped with blocs. I have a couple of these rifles that have no blocs. A very late M75 in my collection has Winchester combination blocs, with no sights at all. Just factory plugged holes. Stock is not cut for a rear sight. Shipped in 1957, it has a grooved receiver, and no bbl. date. #88077. Near mint, with original sling. Big Larry
JWA said
Larry,Let me know when you want to get rid of your early 75 Target and I will drive up with some donuts 😉
My earliest is 837 which I got from you a few years ago.
Best Regards,
Shipped 10-6-1938, it is the first one I ever bought. I might sell it, but only to you. It will be $900 when I do sell it. BTW, I thought you were stopping by on your way to Cody. I have the original letter for the M1885 and a Lyman 48 sight I promised you. Big Larry
Sandy and I took a different route to Cody this year and visited NM and up through South Dakota. We hit a bunch of National Parks, National Monuments and memorials along the way. The most sad and disturbing was Wounded Knee.
Sorry we missed you, I will try to get up there when the weather cools down a bit.
Best Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
Larry,
thanks for the comments, one thing I forgot to post is that it is a 71k rifle which I believe from the site makes it a 1950 rifle. Don’t worry I won’t add any holes to it. Regards!
CPC said
Larry,thanks for the comments, one thing I forgot to post is that it is a 71k rifle which I believe from the site makes it a 1950 rifle. Don’t worry I won’t add any holes to it. Regards!
Write down the complete serial number and our Mr. Bert will give you an exact ship date. A lot of these fine rifles were ruined by morons drilling out the receivers for scopes. Lowers the value, and desirability to own amongst collectors. These rifles are quite expensive, unless you get a great deal as my friend did. Big Larry
Big Larry said A lot of these fine rifles were ruined by morons drilling out the receivers for scopes. Lowers the value, and desirability to own amongst collectors.
No necessary anyway, since some bright fellow invented the scope-mount “rail” which replaces the rear block (or both), for those wishing to mount an internally adjustable scope. I used one to mount a K2 Weaver on a 52, & the set up works perfectly.
clarence said
Big Larry said A lot of these fine rifles were ruined by morons drilling out the receivers for scopes. Lowers the value, and desirability to own amongst collectors.
No necessary anyway, since some bright fellow invented the scope-mount “rail” which replaces the rear block (or both), for those wishing to mount an internally adjustable scope. I used one to mount a K2 Weaver on a 52, & the set up works perfectly.
And don’t forget the classic Stith setup (same as the Model 70), it limits the type of scope but is good for the Sporting rifles.
Best Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
CPC Very nice sporter!
I’ve seen quite a few 75 sporters with very nice wood.
I currently have two, and although the wood isn’t as good as yours – neither are what I call plain:
As Clarence mentioned above, these 75s are often seen with better wood than the 52 Sporters. I have a minty 52 and it has rather average wood figure:
Big Larry said
CPC said
Larry,
thanks for the comments, one thing I forgot to post is that it is a 71k rifle which I believe from the site makes it a 1950 rifle. Don’t worry I won’t add any holes to it. Regards!
Write down the complete serial number and our Mr. Bert will give you an exact ship date. A lot of these fine rifles were ruined by morons drilling out the receivers for scopes. Lowers the value, and desirability to own amongst collectors. These rifles are quite expensive, unless you get a great deal as my friend did. Big Larry
#71842
You are correct, #71842 was in the polishing room and had the serial number applied in mid-1950. Pauline Muerrle can give you the exact date for a very small fee. Go to her website http://www.PaulineMuerrle.com
Best Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
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