WTS OR Winchester Mod 88 .308 Pre-'64

[coltarms]

Pretty much what it says. Serial Number 299XX, Mfg 1956. One 4rd magazine (original.) This rifle is a shooter (and by "shooter" I mean "not-a-safe-queen".) Action is smooth, bore is clean. Stock has one small check in the wood at the fore-end, not cracked through. Tight fit to stock, barrel floats (except where it bolts through.) Scope is a Weaver 3X, Model K3 60-B.

I do have the front sight shroud, but don't use it with the scope.

Asking $700

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[DunRanull]

That's a nice looking lever-gun... almost worth the asking price just for the vintage Weaver scope and mounts. If I were in the market for a nice deer rifle... But the wife and the banker says nope nay niver nix nien... shot the wad on this new computer and flat screen... gotta say tho I like the looks of that rig... actually better than my scoped BLR .308...
But we PROMISED. My Precious, we PROMISED... after we got that .30-30, we promised no more lever guns.. But.. but.. it's a pre-'64, my Precious.. a pre-'64 with a 3X Weaver... but we PROMISED... The Precious will be angry and Precious always KNOWS... always finds out.. The Eye always knows always sees..

 

[Pending]

Post reticle in the weaver?

 

[JCORD]

Can't believe this is still here, that is a great deal on a classic in nice condition!

 

[therealhitman]

Here we go again. I'm listening to the little devil on my shoulder that always gets me to buy guns. This one is almost irresistable. Is pic #3 the ding in the stock?

 

[coltarms]

Post reticle in the weaver?

Yes sir. No fog or nasties inside that I have ever noticed.

 

[coltarms]

Here we go again. I'm listening to the little devil on my shoulder that always gets me to buy guns. This one is almost irresistable. Is pic #3 the ding in the stock?

No, pic #3 is just for the SN and barrel/receiver marks.

The check in the stock is in the very tip of the stock. I tried getting a pic but it doesn't focus in very well. I can try again this evening.

 

[2DaMtns]

Is this still available? Any trade interests?

 

[coltarms]

Yes, it is still available.

Interesting trades are always interesting.

I already have an EBR, and a brush gun. This was my elk gun / 100yd+ gun.

I wouldn't be interested in smaller than a .308.

I'd swoon over a (correctly) sporterized '03.

 

[2DaMtns]

Smith pre-lock 41 mag interest you?

 

[41mag]

OP: could you please post a photo of the top where the rear stock & receiver metal join. Is it a straight butt joint or something else?
It would be right about where your thumb web would rest on the stock.

 

[DunRanull]

Is this the 22" barrel, or the shorter carbine? Considering the year of manufacture Im guessing the 22" rifle.. but..

 

[coltarms]

OP: could you please post a photo of the top where the rear stock & receiver metal join. Is it a straight butt joint or something else?
It would be right about where your thumb web would rest on the stock.

This is a "clover leaf" rifle, early receiver. Wood is not cracked at the rear of the receiver.

@DunRanull , 22".

 

[coltarms]