Winchester mod 88 1958
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Nice 88. In my opinion the rifle is worth $650 tops in that condition. Looks like it has been carried quite a bit, but is still in good shape. It's hard to tell in the pics, but the wood finish looks a little worn. You're not going to get much more unless it is in exceptional condition. If it were me, I'd ditch that scope and use open sights or a nice 1-4 or maybe 2-7 and use it for deer.
The externally adjustable scope is kind of interesting and goes with the gun in terms of time frame so it is probably original, I'd see how it shoots with that setup first but unfortunately glass has come a long way and a new scope would definitely be clearer.
The gun looks well used but not abused. The checkering is well worn and could use recut, and a the stock refinished to help preserve the wood in future. These guns were very popular here in Ontario. Yours being in .308 was by far the most popular chambering. They are known to be a reliable rifle, far more so than there M-100 brother that is a semi auto version. Don't worry about by refinishing the gun affecting the collector value as it doesn't have any to start with. It is a well carried gun in the most popular chambering which takes it out of the collector bracket.
It appears to be a good solid hunting rifle sans the old scope. Clean it up, shoot it and use it. I would place a value as is without scope at $600 tops, more realistically in the $5's. Like anything it is worth what someone is willing to give for it. The magazines, clips what ever you want to call them are expensive, anywhere from $75 to $100 bucks per depending on condition. I believe they share the same mags with the M-100. So if you have two mags with this gun it adds a little value. Hope this helps a little.
It appears to be a good solid hunting rifle sans the old scope. Clean it up, shoot it and use it. I would place a value as is without scope at $600 tops, more realistically in the $5's. Like anything it is worth what someone is willing to give for it. The magazines, clips what ever you want to call them are expensive, anywhere from $75 to $100 bucks per depending on condition. I believe they share the same mags with the M-100. So if you have two mags with this gun it adds a little value. Hope this helps a little.
fingers284
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appears to be a well carried but very well looked after gun, brand new they were in the $ 100-$ 125 range (I know because I had a hell of a time deciding what I was going to buy for my first rifle, one just the same as this or a Savage 1899 in .284 win., I went with the Savage). If it was in .284 Win, I see them offered at gun shows for $ 6-700 but for a .308 (much more common) I would suggest $500 as tops.
beretta boy
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Looks like the old "Conetrol" B&L mount system. Had the same on a Model 70 (with B&L Balvar scope) that was quite satisfactory.
One of the ol' Buds at camp had a Mod. 88 of this vintage in 358. He accounted for more than his share of deer, bear & moose over the years.
When Lou's Winchester spoke there was meat to bring in !
One of the ol' Buds at camp had a Mod. 88 of this vintage in 358. He accounted for more than his share of deer, bear & moose over the years.
When Lou's Winchester spoke there was meat to bring in !
thats the exact same setup scope and mount system, with a vintage B&L Balvar 2.5-8x with fine crosshair reticle. Im quite impressed with the quality of the lens Rifle belong to my friend as for now but im poking at him to get it. Hopefully, by the end of the week-end, It'll be mine. Just shoot few rounds and hit the gong at 100 without any problem.
The Winchester models 88 and 100 were pretty guns but accuracy was not their forte.
The BLRs (Miroku made gold trigger) we bought after we sold off our 88s and 100s were considerably more accurate.
Both the Browning BLR and Win 88 leverguns had less than ideal triggers.
Paw and my brother were both known for their ability to fine hone both 88 and BLR triggers.
The BLRs (Miroku made gold trigger) we bought after we sold off our 88s and 100s were considerably more accurate.
Both the Browning BLR and Win 88 leverguns had less than ideal triggers.
Paw and my brother were both known for their ability to fine hone both 88 and BLR triggers.
usually $100. I got one at a table over from the one that was marked $100., for $85.00. The bluing was worn a little more and some clown had scribed "good" on it on one side! I just needed a spare for just in case. The 88 and 100's can use the same mag, but if using an 88 in a 100, it won't allow the action to stay open on the last shot.
There was a thread on the 88's not too long ago, and it was determined that 88's are worth more than their bro the 100. I collected many of both over the yrs. The 88's went down the road to new homes when I finally found a Sako Finnwolf. I had 2 88 carbines, sure wish I had kept one!
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A buddy of mine had one in a 358 that he had bought new many years ago. He shot a pile of deer, especially since he guided atca family run camp and a handful of moose with it. Nice rifles but I still wouldn't trade it for my model 71!
You might be the only one who finds the post 64 rifles more attractive with the oak leaf impressed checkering
Value for the OP's rifle around $550 in my area. The same value with the old scope and mount.
