Model 88
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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
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I have one without checkering , its a carbine.
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mine is not a carbine...
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Welcome to the Winchester Owners Forum !!
It is not rare or scarce...just bing search Winchester Model 88 images and you will see... |
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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....
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thanks for the replies.. I will post a picture asap.. it does have after market recoil pad..
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Looking forward to the pics...!!
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cant seem to upload picture's, keeps telling me there to large no matter how small I make them.. and there from my phone...
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Any luck?? Still waiting for those photos Make fun of my .45-70 all you want, but when zombie buffalo show up . . . you'll want to be my friend.
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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
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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.
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Very nice rifles!
Make fun of my .45-70 all you want, but when zombie buffalo show up . . . you'll want to be my friend.
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Realize I am late for the party. But that carbine sure looks mighty handy skinner! All rifles worthy of keeping on hand!
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Many threads qualify for reviving. This is a qualifier WildRoot.
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Nice collection skinner...!!
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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!
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My .308 has no checkering because it is a replacement stock that was custom made.
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Don, sure would like to see some pics of your 88 with the new stock!
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Nice rifles I just found a carbine for myself |
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[/quote]Nice rifles I just found a carbine for myself[/quote]
MG3201 start a new post and post some pics of her! ![]() Noli Me Tangere
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