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Make: Winchester
Model: 75
Serial Number: 46015
Year of Manufacture: Based on the Winchester Polishing Room records, Model 75 serial number application ended on October 12, 1942 at Serial Number 45325. Winchester resumed receiver production and serialization in October 1945, and on October 29, 1945, the last serial number applied was 48970. Thus this rifle dates to October 1945.
Caliber: .22 LR
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle Fed By Detachable Magazine
Barrel Length: 28” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman 77 High Target Globe sight dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a Lyman 58E adjustable aperture sight mounted to the left side of the receiver. The top of the barrel has two male dovetails screwed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece smooth walnut with a pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate. The bottom of the forend has an inlaid accessory rail with a hand stop and sling ring installed. The stock shows light wear from handling and storage. There are some minor compressions, scuffs, and scratches. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, this stock rates in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light wear little to no wear. There is some minor thinning on the leading edges and muzzle. The screw heads are sharp to lightly tool marked. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes one vintage original Winchester blued 5-round magazine stamped “MADE IN U.S.A. / WINCHESTER / TRADEMARK” on the bottom floorplate. The two-rib design and lack of patent information dates manufacture to ca. 1945-1954.
Our Assessment: The classic Winchester Model 75 bolt action rifle was introduced in 1938 and manufactured until 1958, and has long been revered for its precision and reliability in target shooting. Chambered exclusively in .22 Long Rifle, it catered to both competitive shooters and small game hunters. The rifle was offered in two main variants: the Target model, featuring a 28” barrel with a heavy, sturdy walnut stock and specialized precision iron sights, and the Sporter model, which was lighter with a simpler stock and sighting equipment, making it more suitable for field use.
This Wartime Winchester Model 75 Target Bolt Action Rifle was made in October 1945 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 28” barrel, 98% of its crisp, original blued finish, a gorgeous one-piece smooth walnut stock with an inlaid accessory rail with a hand stop and sling ring, the original Lyman 77 High Target Globe front sight and Lyman 58E adjustable aperture rear sight, a Winchester blued 5-round mag, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. This is a beautiful example of a scarce Wartime Winchester Model 75 Target.