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01-14-2015, 01:46 PM
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Winchester88 info please
Hi folks. I have an opportunity to pick up a Winchester model 88 in .308cal. Made in 1970. It shows well with a few scratches on wood, bluing is good with a little light pitting or rust on barrel. riffling looks good. every thing seems tight. I give it about 7-8 out of 10. I like the rifle and it feels real good.
I know nothing about the 88. Would any of you be able to give some feed back?
The asking price is firm and seems ok, but nothing like a steel.
What can you tell me.
Thanks
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01-14-2015, 01:55 PM
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Real nice rifles, if it's in good shape you should have no reservations about buying it.
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01-14-2015, 01:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sitting Bull
Hi folks. I have an opportunity to pick up a Winchester model 88 in .308cal. Made in 1970. It shows well with a few scratches on wood, bluing is good with a little light pitting or rust on barrel. riffling looks good. every thing seems tight. I give it about 7-8 out of 10. I like the rifle and it feels real good.
I know nothing about the 88. Would any of you be able to give some feed back?
The asking price is firm and seems ok, but nothing like a steel.
What can you tell me.
Thanks
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My brother had one a few years ago in .308 and he loved it. Sounds like its in similar condition and he bought his for around $500. I shot it a few times and the trigger was a beast but it was reasonably accurate
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01-14-2015, 03:38 PM
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Thanks guys, The one I am looking at is a bit more than $500.00. But I think I want it.
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01-14-2015, 03:57 PM
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I shoot my Grandpa's 1962 '88 in 243win. Great little lever action, and nice to look at as well. I agree about the trigger it is sturdy, but you get a feel for it.
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01-14-2015, 04:13 PM
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Great guns, I have a model 88 in a .308 and wouldn't trade it for nothin.... price should be 500-600 without scope
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01-14-2015, 04:26 PM
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very, very accurate lever guns - the trigger could be better
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01-14-2015, 04:26 PM
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If it's in good condition and less than $600.00 - get on it.
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01-14-2015, 04:50 PM
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The asking price is firm at $650.
The problem is I am always worried that I may pay to much and should I wait and hope that something better comes by.
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01-14-2015, 05:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sitting Bull
The asking price is firm at $650.
The problem is I am always worried that I may pay to much and should I wait and hope that something better comes by.
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I wouldn't pay that much for one unless it was mint. Scratches in the wood, rust spots? I'd offer $500 and would spend more than $550. There are thousands of guns for sale.
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01-14-2015, 07:38 PM
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Thanks, I will take that advice to heart.
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01-14-2015, 08:49 PM
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I have 2 model 88s in .308.... I don't hunt with them anymore but I used to a lot. They are very accurate like said above but the triggers aren't very good. Great gun for walking around in the bush. Also always thought it was pretty neat to own the same rifle the Hanson buck was shot with.
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01-14-2015, 09:04 PM
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$650 too beacoup!
Great action, crappy but workable trigger and overall an accurate lever gun.
$650 for a scratched wood and pitting is a bit over priced considering too that its a pre 64.
I have one that I inherited thru the fam, Dad, big bro and now me.
I've put way more rounds thru it than both of them combined. And used it to take a cow moose this fall with a 200gr cast gas checked bullet.
You're definitely after a good rifle.
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01-14-2015, 11:00 PM
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It sure looks like that big cast bullet put a hurt on it.
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01-15-2015, 07:02 AM
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Huntsman,
Were there changes made to the 88 after 1964?
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01-15-2015, 08:43 AM
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I have one that was made in 1956, it belonged to my grandfather and was my first hunting rifle. It still shoots great and has definitely killed its fair share of game, deer, elk, black bear and a couple moose. Its also showing its age and years of use, so this year I will be restoring it as I finally found a proper butt plate for it. Will post some before and afters when it is done.
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01-15-2015, 09:25 AM
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Pre-64 for 650.00is not out of line....
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01-15-2015, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by bobinthesky
Huntsman,
Were there changes made to the 88 after 1964?
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Stock went from checkered to basket weave pressed and some inletting was done to the top of wrist where the wood contacts the reciever to prevent wood split which was common, action stayed the same.
More info here;
http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthr...ester_Model_88
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01-15-2015, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Kurt505
I wouldn't pay that much for one unless it was mint. Scratches in the wood, rust spots? I'd offer $500 and would spend more than $550. There are thousands of guns for sale.
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There are lots of guns for sale, but not lot's of Mod.88's available. It the gun is in good condition, $650.00 is not outrageous by any means.
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01-15-2015, 02:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Salavee
There are lots of guns for sale, but not lot's of Mod.88's available. It the gun is in good condition, $650.00 is not outrageous by any means.
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I agree but, he said its scratched up and has rust spots, I wouldn't pay $650 for it.
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01-15-2015, 03:51 PM
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For $650.00 there are likely better 88's out there than this particular one. If it is an Mod 88 you definately want, keep looking. One will come up. I sold a minty newer Mod '88 a while ago for $650.00 and now wish I still had it. They are getting hard to come by.
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01-15-2015, 04:02 PM
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The clips alone for the 88; if you find them are between $100 and $200!
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01-15-2015, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by NW Tradegunner
The clips alone for the 88; if you find them are between $100 and $200!
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Yep, not cheap these days. Fortunately I was able to order an after market one from the States from Bobs Gun parts but no way you can do that now.
Paid $49.00
I shoulda bought more than one!
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01-15-2015, 06:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Huntsman
Stock went from checkered to basket weave pressed and some inletting was done to the top of wrist where the wood contacts the reciever to prevent wood split which was common, action stayed the same.
More info here;
http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthr...ester_Model_88 |
That's what I thought. I never did really figure out why the pre 64 M88's commanded a better price than the post 64's.
I understand the changes made to the 94, 70 and 12 but the 88 didn't suffer the same fate. It's riding along on the coat tails of the others I guess.
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01-16-2015, 06:19 PM
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Its to bad we cant buy out of the states anymore Guns International has about a dozen or more win 88s from $349 on up in most calibers
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01-19-2015, 08:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ghooke1
Its to bad we cant buy out of the states anymore Guns International has about a dozen or more win 88s from $349 on up in most calibers
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I was in sheels last summer, they had a post 64 model 88 (.308) in good shape (average bush rifle) with a sticker of $1349.99
Prices for model 88's seem to be all over. I have a '59 and a '67, both shoot great, and don't think I could replace either of them for $650.
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