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In anticipation of JWA’s new model 75 book, excited to have acquired another model 75 Sporting. This one has a Weaver B4 scope and used the rear factory receiver sight holes for the rear base and factory front dovetail for the front base. I have the Lyman 57ES also(original configuration).
It’s 95%+ condition. Here some pics below for those who like to see photos.
Rick C
I am quite sure that JWA’s new M75 book will be just as good as the M69 book. My M75 Sporting Rifle will be in it. It’s a Plain Jane with standard bbl. mounted sights, but about as mint as one can be. It also has a grooved receiver. Look for it when the book comes out, I lost the picture.
Nice rifle BTW. Big Larry
Big Larry said
I am quite sure that JWA’s new M75 book will be just as good as the M69 book. My M75 Sporting Rifle will be in it. It’s a Plain Jane with standard bbl. mounted sights, but about as mint as one can be. It also has a grooved receiver. Look for it when the book comes out, I lost the picture.Nice rifle BTW. Big Larry
Definitely looking forward to seeing it Big Larry. Original mounted sight examples are my fav. Any 75’s with condition are worthy in my opinion!
Rick C
November 7, 2015
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Nice score, Rick! I can’t pick a favorite but I sure enjoy shooting my 75 Sporting and it’s probably one of the prettiest rifles I own.
I’m looking forward to the 75 book, Big Larry. The 69 book was a tough read for me because I had so much to learn. I pulled out my 69A’s (and several related 22’s) and even disassembled one 69A so I could look them over while I studied Jeff’s labor of love. I’m a bit more familiar with the 75’s and I’ll have my 75’s back soon. I will certainly have one or all in front of me when I finally get to sit down and read it.
Mike
TXGunNut said
Nice score, Rick! I can’t pick a favorite but I sure enjoy shooting my 75 Sporting and it’s probably one of the prettiest rifles I own.I’m looking forward to the 75 book, Big Larry. The 69 book was a tough read for me because I had so much to learn. I pulled out my 69A (and several related 22’s) and even disassembled one 69A so I could look them over while I studied Jeff’s labor of love. I’m a bit more familiar with the 75’s but I’ll have my 75’s back soon. I will certainly have one or all in front of me when I finally get to sit down and read it.
Mike
Thanks Mike. The first time I read the model 69 book it might as well have been in a foreign language. After studying it about 3 times, I clued in and found it to be the most in depth and interesting gun book I own.
Not to take anything away from the 95 book or the Winchester red book or others, but I just really liked it being a model 69 collector and everything about it became clear and I read it often. Really looking forward to the 75 book.
I not sure if JWA mentions the mis use of the phrase or word “Sporter” in the new 75 book, but it’s Sporting & not Sporter. Same mis use as Trapper, Deluxe, etc. I just prefer the original model name.
Rick C
November 7, 2015
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Thanks for pointing out the misnomer, Rick. I never really thought about it. I mentioned Jeff’s engineering background in a review of his 69 book for the TGCA magazine because that bit of background helped me understand his perspective. I have long been a student of “applied engineering” as my dad used to say so I saw the value of his approach. It certainly helped me appreciate the effort that went into designing these rifles we love
Mike!
Big Larry said
My M75 Sporting Rifle will be in it. It’s a Plain Jane with standard bbl. mounted sights, but about as mint as one can be. It also has a grooved receiver. Look for it when the book comes out, I lost the picture.
Thanks for the kind words regarding the Model 69 book!
Here is Big Larry’s Model 75 Sporting rifle. It is a G7551R Type 4 and the photos were taken by Tom Bellomo. It is featured in Chapter 2 but I can’t tell you what page number since they keep changing, the 75 book is over 650 pages now and getting closer to the finish line.
I still need a few more photos of pre-war 75 Sporting rifles with factory scopes (2 3/4X and 5X) if anyone out there has one to take photos of?
Best Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
November 7, 2015
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JWA said
Big Larry said
My M75 Sporting Rifle will be in it. It’s a Plain Jane with standard bbl. mounted sights, but about as mint as one can be. It also has a grooved receiver. Look for it when the book comes out, I lost the picture.
Thanks for the kind words regarding the Model 69 book.
Here is Big Larry’s Model 75 Sporting rifle. It is a G7551R Type 4 and the photos were taken by Tom Bellomo. It is featured in Chapter 2 but I can’t tell you what page number since they keep changing, the book is over 650 pages now and getting closer to the finish line.
I still need a few more photos of 75 Sporting rifles with factory scopes (2 3/4X and 5X) if anyone out there has one to take photos of?
Best Regards,
Jeff-
Mine has what I believe to be a period Weaver 4X scope, I think you’ve seen it. Can’t say I’ve seen one with a factory scope but will be attending the RIA show next month. May see one there.
Mike
Mike,
They were only offered from 1939-1942 and used the same scope and mounts as the Model 69.
One of the common questions I get asked is “what scope is period correct for my rifle?” so I did add a multi-page chart titled “Vintage Era Correct ‘Scope and Mount Chart by Year” in the 75 book which lists most of the major U.S. scope manufacturers and mounts with the year they were introduced and the years they were in production to help people determine what is “period correct” for their rifle. The table is generic to rifle so it can be used on any .22 rifle in the range it covers (1938-1963 for the model 75). After the book is finished I can expand it in both directions by year but wanted to specifically cover the pertinent years for the 75 first.
Best Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
I plan I buying two books which I can plant around the house to avoid carrying one all over. The 69 book is one of the best gun books I ever read. Goldmine. Bert’s Red book is my other go to for all things.
Rick C. The condition of your Sporting looks incredible.. Mine has been banged about the trunk of a car a bit but it is still one of my shooting favorites. I would love a period scope but I need the higher power to see the targets so I am using a compact Leopold. It looks OK but your scope really looks great on your rifle..
Rhinoboy said
Rick C. The condition of your Sporting looks incredible.. Mine has been banged about the trunk of a car a bit but it is still one of my shooting favorites. I would love a period scope but I need the higher power to see the targets so I am using a compact Leopold. It looks OK but your scope really looks great on your rifle..
steve004 said
I’m not a .22 guy, but this looks like a very nice piece
Thanks Rhinoboy & Steve. I really like this one due to condition but the way the scope was mounted to maintain original configuration sold me immediately. The gun is 1949. The Weaver B4 scope was introduced approx 1953 but close enough for me. It’s staying on and I have the Lyman 57 ES also.
Rick C
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