WINCHESTER MODEL 75 TARGET RIFLE .22

SERIAL NUMBER: 86301. BARREL: 28". CALIBER: .22 LR. MANUFACTURED: 1956. The Winchester Model 75 Target is a vintage, bolt-action match rifle chambered exclusively for the .22 Long Rifle cartridge. First introduced in 1938 and produced until 1958, it was designed as a slightly scaled-down, more affordable companion to Winchester's legendary Model 52 target rifle. Built specifically for high school, collegiate, and club match competitions, it offered exceptional out-of-the-box accuracy and high-end target features without the premium price tag of a top-tier Olympic-grade rifle. The rifle's heavy, cylindrical, target-weight barrel measures 28 inches in length and features a deep factory-blued finish. The receiver is meticulously milled to house a smooth-operating, short-throw bolt mechanism with a swept-back handle and a bright, polished finish. Stamped on the receiver ring is the unique serial number 86301, establishing its production in 1956. The top of the barrel and receiver are drilled and tapped holes for steel telescope bases, which allow shooters to mount vintage long-tube external-adjustment optics like a Lyman or Unertl scope. Crafted from solid American walnut, the uncheckered target stock is heavily proportioned to provide maximum stability during competitive shooting. It features a wide, flat-bottomed forend designed to sit perfectly on a benchrest or a sandbag, alongside a full pistol grip and a high, straight comb that perfectly aligns the shooter's eye with target sights. Embedded along the bottom of the forend is an adjustable steel rail equipped with a target sling swivel, while the rear is capped with a factory-checkered steel buttplate. Your specific rifle features a highly desirable match-grade sight package engineered by Redfield, a premium upgrade that Winchester routinely supplied for target models. The front sight consists of a Redfield Model 63 Globe, a hooded steel tube mounted on a dovetail base that holds interchangeable aperture inserts for fine target centering. The rear sight is a Redfield No. 75HW micrometer receiver sight, which features an oversized target peep disc and knurled knobs that provide crisp, audible 1/4 MOA windage and elevation clicks. Rounds are fed reliably from a detachable, flush-fitting 5-round steel box magazine, making this 1956 rifle a beautifully engineered and highly collectible piece of American rimfire history. CONDITION: Very Good. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. Operates normally. C&R 27-389