Value of a Winchester 88 in a 243

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I recently was asked if I were interested in a win. 88 in a 243 cal. The gentleman is moving into an appartment, and is wanting to sell a few of his hunting rifles. I don't really need another rifle, but I thought maybe a 243 in an 88 might be a good investment. He did hint at wanting $750 for it, or a reasonable offer. How fair is he with the $750??
Your input would be greatly appreciated.
 
It had better have good glass on it for that price. I'm thinking somewhere between 5-600 scoped and in good condition.
 
Gary will know for sure, but I'd say that price is a wee little bit on the high side, but certainly not uncommon for asking it. 308's go for less. I would expect to have to pay at least $600. min for a minty 243. That's life, it's the way it is. Either you want it or you don't. Somebody will buy it! Guess what you would have to pay for a 358!
 
Yep, Gary will be your man. Win. 88 in .243 although not rare, are few and far between. And don't last long when put of the block. I would say 750 is the very upper end of the price range. Like everything else for sale it is worth what someone is willing to pay for it.
 
mrgoat said:
Yep, Gary will be your man. Win. 88 in .243 although not rare, are few and far between. And don't last long when put of the block. I would say 750 is the very upper end of the price range. Like everything else for sale it is worth what someone is willing to pay for it.
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All depends on the year the pre 64's go for a few hundered more. Sellers at the gun show were wanting almost 8-900 bucks for some pre-64 models. Because they have "better" iron in them they told me. What a load of b.s. but thats how it is. My post 64 .308 is a tack driver!
 
Thanks for all the replys.
The gun is not a pre 64 model, bluing about 85%, wood has no cracks and is about 80%, one clip, no front hood, no scope, no recoil pad, just the rifle with basket weave design.
 
I have a pre 64 88 in 243. I never did like that gun and could never understand the reason for their attraction, but I traded a fellow a jam-o-matic 742 for it years ago.

The only reason I'm keeping it is in the hopes some day it'll be worth a fortune to someone. I'm still waiting for that day. :)
 
I have seen a Pre-64 with cut checkering go for, and sell, at close to $800 for near mint.
Is $750 unrealistic for a Post in good condition? Someone might buy it for that. Don't be that guy.
 
why not just couff up $1700. or so and buy a super superior Sako Finnwolf? D*** is full of pure raw moose bull-pooh if he pipes up here and says a Finnwolf is just a glorified Win 88, it just ain't so!
 
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$750 that's a good return that sold new in the 60"s for $179 at co-op stores and Marshall wells hardware stores in Saskatchewan some things don"t get better with age . It's a$500-$550 gun
 
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