My future son inlaw dropped this in my lap. It needs a good cleaning which I plan to do but I never saw one these before that I can remember. It looks like it was a target 22??? The sights are missing but there's a block on the left of the reciever where it looks like you could mount a sight. It has a Weaver Model 330 scope on it. The bore at first look seems fine and there are several clips. What do I have?
Mike B.

Sorry, I think I posted this in the wrong forum and I don't know how to move it! Sorry!

The Model 75 was a nice low cost target rifle. Like all things Winchester it is a bit overvalued and rather collectable these days.
I am attaching a couple of pictures of my reciever sight. The block should match yours.

There are several models of this rifle. I can post a copy of the Stogers page if you like.

The Model 75 was a nice low cost target rifle. Like all things Winchester it is a bit overvalued and rather collectable these days.
I am attaching a couple of pictures of my reciever sight. The block should match yours.

There are several models of this rifle. I can post a copy of the Stogers page if you like.

The middle picture, the left side, the block with a thumb screw is what's on the gun.

Should I just get a newer scope for it and have fun with it or do you think I could find sights for it at a reasonable cost?

I'm of the school that thinks guns were made to be collected so you can shoot them not just admire them and this gun obviously was used fairly hard but I think it might be a good shooter.

Thanks!
Mike B.

Collectible, eh? Hmmmmmmm.

I've got one in my gun cabinet, complete with that dandy peep sight. Purdy decent shooter, but well used.

I could be convinced to part with it. Where would I look to try to determing a likely value for it?

I agree, guns were made to shoot.
The Weaver 330 can be a little - dark! If it looks good you might try it out. You get used the small diameter scopes if you give them a chance.

You will pay dearly for sights. There are specialist sight collectors and it can be ugly when you are looking for a specific sight.

As to value there are two methods. For well used rifles - rifles of 80% or less, unless very rare - the standard sites such as Auction Arms and Guns America will give you a good estimate of value. As the condition increases you must go to a real auction site such a Rock Island Auction to establish a real collectors value. I am not much help here as the real collectors pieces are out of my reach. As the truly desirable models enter collections the lesser guns become more valuable and these pieces in 90% or better condition bring some very high prices.

When it comes to the youth rifles I prefer the Mossberg 144, 146A/B and 156K. The Mossbergs are developing a collectors niche but remain a good value.
The Savage Model 23 unfortunatly is priced out of reach for the nicer rifles. I have a Model 23 that was owned by a real small game hunter and is equipped with high quality Marbles sights. No collector would be interested in it but it is a fine hunting .22.

Edit] I am not very bright. Forgot to attach this data

"The New Model 75 A MAN-SIZED RIFLE!
The Winchester Model 75 is built man's size with the same length barrel and the same length of trigger pull as the model 52. It is, however, 22 ounces lighter than the Standard grade Model 52.
The action is military type, developed especially for this rifle. A thumb-type lever safety is conveniently placed on the right side. The Standard target clip box type magazine holds five .22 long rifle rim fire cartridges. The barrel is 28" long, with a diameter at the shoulder of approximately 1". At the muzzle it measures approximately 11/16". It comes equipped with the Winchester No. 99A telescope height sight, with quick detachable, covered front sight and interchangeable target post and aperture inserts. The stock is sturdy, one-piece American black walnut.

SPECIFICATIONS
New design pistol grip target stock with semi-beavertail fore-end. High comb. Length of pull, 131/4"; drop at comb, 1 5/8"; drop at heel, 2 1/4"; pitch down, 3". Bolt action with speed lock. Cocks on opening of the bolt. New Winchester 99A telescope height front sight with post and extra aperture. Sight cover. New Winchester 84A extension rear peep with quarter minute clicks for windage and elevation. New type slide lever safety. 5-shot magazine. Adjustable sling swivel base. 1 1/4" Army type leather sling strap. Weight about 8 Ibs. 10 oz.

Look at These Model75Advantages!
Adjustable Trigger Pull
Special Metallic Sights
Adjustable Sling Swivel Base
Adjustable-Tension Barrel Band
Accurate, Precision Shooting"

The Model 75 was a nice low cost target rifle.

While the Model 75 was less expensive than the top of the line Model 52, I tend to think of it as more middle cost/quality than low cost -- but I definitely agree with "nice".

There are several models of this rifle. I can post a copy of the Stogers page if you like.

I didn't know that, William. The only ones I have seen are the target rifles with the full beavertail forends.

To me, the rifle cries out for a set of Unertl scope blocks (does anyone make these any more?) and an old target scope like a Unertl or a Lyman Targetspot, ~20X

The Old Guy

"I tend to think of it as more middle cost/quality than low cost -- but I definitely agree with "nice"."

I guess you have a point there. The Model 75 cost $26.63 in 1940 and that was not cheap. A Model 61 pump cost $24.87 and you still needed sights.
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I didn't know that, William. The only ones I have seen are the target rifles with the full beavertail forends. "

The Model 75 Sporter is a lighter rifle, looking more like a Model 70. It came with open rear sight.

You could buy the rifle with the Wnchester 8X scope for $9.50 extra. I have a post around the rimfire section somewhere with a picture of the tasco copy of theis scope made for the Stevens Favorite of the 1970's. It was a good looking scope and I wish aomeone would make another run of these.
For Comparison you could buy the very nice Mossberg 46B with an assorment of sights for $14.25. The Savage Model 23 was $23.95 but it still required good sights to make it a hunting rifle.


Edit]Here is a link to the Tasco picture.

http://shootersforum.com/showthread.htm?t=21435&highlight=tasco