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February 26, 2021
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Blue Ridge Parson said
Since these pictures were taken, I have acquired an even better condition pre-war 75 Sporting rifle with some interesting sights. If time allows, I will try to get a few pics of it.
BRP
Yes…. Please do.
Anyone else have 75s to share?
November 7, 2015
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As requested, good day for safe diving. One original, two shooters, all fun! Sight package on middle Target made possible by the great detail of the sight chapter of JWA’s book, his spare parts stash, some online catalog sleuthing, my parts stash, and a bit of gentle woodworking. Sporting has some of the straightest wood I’ve seen on a Sporting, also has a somewhat period Weaver 4X scope. I wish I had the original sights but the scope makes it a better shooter as the original rear sight was not a receiver sight. I guess they were out of pretty wood when they made this one but I like it anyway.
Mike
February 26, 2021
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TXGunNut said
As requested, good day for safe diving. One original, two shooters, all fun! Sight package on middle Target made possible by the great detail of the sight chapter of JWA’s book, his spare parts stash, some online catalog sleuthing, my parts stash, and a bit of gentle woodworking. Sporting has some of the straightest wood I’ve seen, also has a somewhat period Weaver 4X scope. I wish I had the original sights but the scope makes it a better shooter as the original rear sight was not a receiver sight. I guess they were out of pretty wood when they made this one but I like it anyway.
Mike
Mike,
That Weaver scope looks like it was made for that rifle….and your right about the straight grain. Very nice display rack too!
Thanks!
Keep the pics coming guys 😁
June 1, 2023
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After finishing up one of the many outdoor projects that I must complete before cold weather descends on Big Sky Country, I pulled this pre-War Winchester 75 Sporting rifle out of the safe.
The serial number and the barrel date both indicate a 1939 rifle, so it is one of the earliest Sporters made.
The interesting thing about this rifle for me was the upgraded sights with which the original owner chose to equip this rifle. On the Lyman 57 E receiver sight, there is a very early Merit #3 adjustable aperture. You almost never see these tiny little Merit aperture discs today. Last one I recall seeing went for north of $100. The larger Merit discs (with the rubber flange) are quite common, but these little all steel discs are quite rare. And it works as intended, as the pics below show. The shooter dials in his perfect size opening.
The front sight is a King reflector sight, which has a tiny mirror that directs light toward the gold bead, which remains very visible through this indirect application of daylight to the bead.
These sights show that my newest pre-war 75 Sporter was owned by a very discerning sportsman, who had definite opinions about how to improve his chances in the field. I think its pretty cool to own an 87 year old rifle in such nice condition with some rarely encountered sights. Enjoy!
BRP
February 26, 2021
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BRP,
Thanks for posting. The finish on that rifle is really nice. I can see now what Jeff was talking about with the fine cut checkering vs the later sporters. The sight is cool too. Adds a little bit of class to an already beautiful example.
Anyone else…. Keep ‘em coming!
November 7, 2015
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Awesome sight package indeed, BRP! Stock is in spectacular condition. I’ve always wanted one of those adjustable rear apertures but I’ll muddle along with my drill press. Works great but only adjusts in one direction. Fortunately it’s the same direction my eyes seem to be going. Nice pics!
Mike
December 9, 2002
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Mike,
A nice group you have assembled there. As you’re well aware of, these have always been fun to shoot.
Thanks for sharing!
BRP,
You’re extremely nice M-75 is very much appreciated here by us all. You’re descriptions of the sights, and explaining the enhanced functions really helped me to understand their intended purposes, bringing to light this nice set up, the original owner seemed to have ordered. What a nice example.
Thanks for sharing! 
Tony
April 30, 2023
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OK fine maybe I’ll dig out the others and take a photo, since they’re at the front of the safe more or less…. 
February 26, 2021
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Jeremy P said
OK fine maybe I’ll dig out the others and take a photo, since they’re at the front of the safe more or less….
Please do…..😁
March 31, 2009
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Here is a picture of my Sporter.
February 26, 2021
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Chuck said
Here is a picture of my Sporter.
Again………….beautiful grain! This model seems to have more surviving ‘high condition” specimens as compared to other’s in the Winchester lineup.
Maybe they cost a bit more so they weren’t as quickly handed off to kids to take out in the woods and fields???
Thanks Chuck!
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