Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this bolt-action rifle for a penny-start auction, this is the Winchester 72.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 72
Serial: No Serial
Caliber: .22 Short/Long/ and Long Rifle
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 25"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Stock
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 72 is a classic American rimfire rifle that embodies Winchester’s mid-20th-century approach to quality, simplicity, and practical accuracy, making it a long-standing favorite among hunters, trainers, and recreational shooters. Introduced as an evolution of earlier Winchester rimfire designs, the Model 72 is a bolt-action rifle typically chambered in .22 Long Rifle, with some variants capable of handling .22 Short and .22 Long as well, fed through a tubular magazine housed beneath the barrel. Its bolt action is smooth and robust, featuring a simple cock-on-open system that provides reliable ignition and encourages deliberate, disciplined shooting. The rifle is usually fitted with a blued steel barrel and receiver paired with a walnut stock, giving it a clean, traditional profile with excellent balance and natural pointability. The stock design is slim and ergonomic, allowing the rifle to sit comfortably in the hands whether shooting from the bench or in the field, and its modest weight makes it easy to carry for extended periods during small-game hunts. Iron sights were standard, typically consisting of a hooded front sight and an adjustable rear, providing a crisp sight picture well suited to the inherent accuracy of the platform, while many shooters also take advantage of the receiver’s compatibility with period-correct scope mounts. Known for its durability and consistent performance, the Winchester 72 earned a reputation as a dependable utility rifle that could withstand hard use while still delivering respectable accuracy with a wide range of rimfire ammunition. Today, it remains appreciated not only as a capable shooter but also as a nostalgic piece of Winchester history, representing an era when rimfire rifles were built with an emphasis on craftsmanship, longevity, and everyday usefulness.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 72
Serial: No Serial
Caliber: .22 Short/Long/ and Long Rifle
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 25"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Stock
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 72 is a classic American rimfire rifle that embodies Winchester’s mid-20th-century approach to quality, simplicity, and practical accuracy, making it a long-standing favorite among hunters, trainers, and recreational shooters. Introduced as an evolution of earlier Winchester rimfire designs, the Model 72 is a bolt-action rifle typically chambered in .22 Long Rifle, with some variants capable of handling .22 Short and .22 Long as well, fed through a tubular magazine housed beneath the barrel. Its bolt action is smooth and robust, featuring a simple cock-on-open system that provides reliable ignition and encourages deliberate, disciplined shooting. The rifle is usually fitted with a blued steel barrel and receiver paired with a walnut stock, giving it a clean, traditional profile with excellent balance and natural pointability. The stock design is slim and ergonomic, allowing the rifle to sit comfortably in the hands whether shooting from the bench or in the field, and its modest weight makes it easy to carry for extended periods during small-game hunts. Iron sights were standard, typically consisting of a hooded front sight and an adjustable rear, providing a crisp sight picture well suited to the inherent accuracy of the platform, while many shooters also take advantage of the receiver’s compatibility with period-correct scope mounts. Known for its durability and consistent performance, the Winchester 72 earned a reputation as a dependable utility rifle that could withstand hard use while still delivering respectable accuracy with a wide range of rimfire ammunition. Today, it remains appreciated not only as a capable shooter but also as a nostalgic piece of Winchester history, representing an era when rimfire rifles were built with an emphasis on craftsmanship, longevity, and everyday usefulness.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.




