model 88 winchester

[Ranger89]

I have a model 88 Winchester the barrel is in great condition, some surface light rust from being forgotten in the addict for decades. the stock has been varnished. I have 2 mags, 308 win. I have been approached to sell it. How much is worth, I have no idea as I am more focused on military weapons

Cheers

 

[Bassmaster]

In the condition you describe, I wouldn't pay any more than $400 if it was a post-64.....need more info...is it a pre-64?...post some pics

 

[kamlooky]

Oil and 0000 steel wool.
Lightly polish the barrel with this combo.
You can use gun oil, G-96 or your choice.
This treatment should remove the flecks from the barrel.
With the extra mag and no idea of condition without photos,
$400-$550?

 

[Duffy]

The world record White-tail buck was killed with a Win. 88 in .308. So it must be a fine deer rifle worth an extra few bucks.

 

[sgt.rock]

pre-64 vs post 1964 does make a difference. But, without a picture, its just conjecture at this point.

 

[two-dogs]

yep, pics are worth a 1000 words.

 

[ianfroese]

I hate to necro post/hijack a thread, but I also have a Winchester Model 88 in .308, 1959 manufacture. Stock is in decent condition, and the barrel looks sharp. I will post pictures in a day or two, but what might this be worth?

 

[Boomer]

I hate to necro post/hijack a thread, but I also have a Winchester Model 88 in .308, 1959 manufacture. Stock is in decent condition, and the barrel looks sharp. I will post pictures in a day or two, but what might this be worth?

Sight unseen, perhaps $4-600 depending on condition.

 

[Boomer]

I have a model 88 Winchester the barrel is in great condition, some surface light rust from being forgotten in the addict for decades. the stock has been varnished. I have 2 mags, 308 win. I have been approached to sell it. How much is worth, I have no idea as I am more focused on military weapons

Cheers

I was going to say $400 as well. The surface rust can be easily dealt with in a number of ways, provided the bore isn't pitted, some attics can be pretty damp places. If the bore is poor, then the price is closer to $150 just for the action. The "varnished" stock fills me with dread, as some of the varnished stocks I've come across would have required a great deal of work to strip and oil finish.

 

[Mike Webb]

If it has impressed checking on the stock it is a post 1964 manufacture, pre 64 have cut checkering. I think a pre 64 is worth around $150 more than a post 64 if both are in very good condition.Yours would be worth anywhere from $250 to $700 or so. Pics are required for an intelligent estimate of value.

 

[kennymo]

I see them from $400-$600 depending on the factors others mention. The high end is a pre 64 in very nice shape.

 

[hoytcanon]

I have a model 88 Winchester the barrel is in great condition, some surface light rust from being forgotten in the addict for decades.

That must have been uncomfortable...

 

[Royzo]

The two mags alone are worth $100 each. Post some pics.

 

[Northman999]

Sounds like around $350 to $450 depending on pre-64 or not.

 

[gunrunner100]

That must have been uncomfortable...

My first thought as well!

 

[8mmpeter]

My first thought as well!

I was scrolling through and hoping. You guys beat me to it. Did the addict protest at all, or was he/she happy to be free of the obstruction?

 

[8mmpeter]

That must have been uncomfortable...

Ha!

 

[two-dogs]

I hate to necro post/hijack a thread, but I also have a Winchester Model 88 in .308, 1959 manufacture. Stock is in decent condition, and the barrel looks sharp. I will post pictures in a day or two, but what might this be worth?

well, where are these pics? The estimators are ready!

 

[two-dogs]

I was scrolling through and hoping. You guys beat me to it. Did the addict protest at all, or was he/she happy to be free of the obstruction?

lol, good one!

 

[ianfroese]

well, where are these pics? The estimators are ready!

Sorry I have taken so long, busy with trucking my grain south of the border as the trains are all full of oil! I will get to it one of these days. Thanks for all the help so far.