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Model 88
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Sat Jan 04, 2014 11:23 amby Bow Guy
I have a Model 88 in 308...The stock has no checkering, I have done searches and have never found any other 88;s without checkering. has anyone seen any and was it a low end model and is it rare? The serial 116*** MADE around 1960
Re: Model 88
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Sat Jan 04, 2014 12:34 pmby skinner-t
I have one without checkering , its a carbine.
Re: Model 88
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Sat Jan 04, 2014 3:39 pmby Bow Guy
mine is not a carbine...
Re: Model 88
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Sun Jan 05, 2014 2:20 pmby SHOOTER13
Welcome to the Winchester Owners Forum !!
It is not rare or scarce...just bing search Winchester Model 88 images and you will see...
Re: Model 88
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Sun Jan 05, 2014 3:16 pmby skinner-t
Model 88's and 100's both had some problems with their stocks cracking and breaking, the stocks are very thin in some places. I'd say there are 2 likely possibilities....an aftermarket replacement stock if there's no checkering, or the checkering was removed if your stock was refinished. There are plenty of 88's that aren't wearing their original furniture... All Winchester 88's had factory checkering except the carbines. Pre 64 models were hand cut diamond checkering, post 64's were impressed basket weave checkering with an oak leaf design. Maybe post up a picture or two, it might help us determine if its an original or aftermarket....
Re: Model 88
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Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:57 amby Bow Guy
thanks for the replies.. I will post a picture asap.. it does have after market recoil pad..
Re: Model 88
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Mon Jan 06, 2014 2:30 pmby SHOOTER13
Looking forward to the pics...!!
Re: Model 88
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Wed Jan 08, 2014 1:44 pmby Bow Guy
cant seem to upload picture's, keeps telling me there to large no matter how small I make them.. and there from my phone...
Re: Model 88
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Sun Feb 16, 2014 8:15 pmby ramblinroy
Bow Guy wrote:cant seem to upload picture's, keeps telling me there to large no matter how small I make them.. and there from my phone...
Any luck?? Still waiting for those photos
Re: Model 88
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Wed Dec 24, 2014 8:34 amby skinner-t
Old post, but I finally got the 3 of them together in a pic. My choice to carry deer hunting is the carbine, but I still can't part with the others.
Top - Carbine
Middle - Pre-64 with hand cut checkering
Bottom - Post 64 with impressed basket weave & oak leaf design checkering
Re: Model 88
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Wed Dec 24, 2014 9:53 amby redryder
Nice set. These models are not familiar to me as I don't hunt. I'm accustomed to seeing the cowboy type Winchester levers. Thanks for posting.
Re: Model 88
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Wed Dec 24, 2014 11:48 amby ramblinroy
Very nice rifles!
Re: Model 88
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Sun Feb 07, 2016 8:17 amby WildRoot
Realize I am late for the party. But that carbine sure looks mighty handy skinner! All rifles worthy of keeping on hand!
Re: Model 88
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Sun Feb 07, 2016 9:34 amby redryder
Many threads qualify for reviving. This is a qualifier WildRoot.
Re: Model 88
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Sun Feb 07, 2016 11:16 amby SHOOTER13
Nice collection skinner...!!
Re: Model 88
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Tue Feb 09, 2016 1:50 pmby WildRoot
Wow! Trying to find a carbine in either the Model 88 or 100 is much akin to trying to find hen's teeth! And the ones that are available are pricey!
Re: Model 88
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Sun Sep 04, 2016 8:09 pmby Don
My .308 has no checkering because it is a replacement stock that was custom made.
Re: Model 88
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Mon Sep 05, 2016 7:55 pmby ColdWarGrunt
Don, sure would like to see some pics of your 88 with the new stock!
Re: Model 88
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Sat Oct 15, 2016 5:15 pmby mg4201
skinner-t wrote:Old post, but I finally got the 3 of them together in a pic. My choice to carry deer hunting is the carbine, but I still can't part with the others.
Top - Carbine
Middle - Pre-64 with hand cut checkering
Bottom - Post 64 with impressed basket weave & oak leaf design checkering
Nice rifles I just found a carbine for myself
Re: Model 88
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Sat Oct 15, 2016 5:32 pmby ColdWarGrunt
[/quote]Nice rifles I just found a carbine for myself[/quote]
MG3201 start a new post and post some pics of her!
