Winchester M72

[Paul5388]

I just picked it up a couple of days ago and have managed to shoot it a couple of times. I think the Weaver Challenger scope may need to be changed for one that actually adjusts.

Of course, I also need to get to feeling better to do any sort of assessment on how well it shoots.

I guess it would have been in order to note the production dates are 1938-1959 and the serial numbers don't help date it.

 

[40Arpent]

If that scope is "period correct" I would have a hard time replacing it on that rifle. Very nice. I love my Winchester 72's.

 

[Paul5388]

I'm back at LSU-Shreveport, trying to get a post-operation infection under control. The scope is an older El Paso variety, probably bought with the gun when they were both new.

 

[40Arpent]

Good luck with your medical condition, hope it all works out quickly. And if I find out that you swapped that scope off of that rifle, I'll put you right back in the hospital! Just kidding...I'd have a REALLY hard time not leaving it just as it is.

 

[Paul5388]

Pete, if it comes to replacing the scope, I'll keep you in mind.

I'm still at LSU, but hoping to go home soon.

 

[40Arpent]

Good luck getting out of there soon, Paul!

 

[Paul5388]

I'm still hanging until sometime next week. It's probably better that way to ensure I don't keep an infection.

 

[matefrio]

Add me to the club of 72 owners. This was my father in laws as a child. You'll want a scope that has an adjustable objective or a rim fire scope with a shorter parralux.

 

[40Arpent]

A shorter what?

Lol

 

[matefrio]

A shorter what?

Lol

parallax scope