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Sep 9, 2022 · As Winchester lever-action rifles go, the Model 88 is quite sleek, and the solid-top receiver allows low mounting of a scope. Spent case ejection is to the right rather than up into the sky. (RifleShooter photo)

May 5, 2022 · The Winchester Model 88, introduced in 1955, is (like the Winchester Model 1873) a timeless design that has yet to lose its appeal for hunters and sportsmen. But unlike with the Model ’73, there are no modern-day copies of the Model 88.

Jul 28, 2016 · The Model 88 is a light, handy rifle, but touching one off, especially in .284 or .358 Win. rattled the teeth of shooters not used to dealing with the level of recoil generated by these...

It was a streamlined rifle that featured a solid frame, front locking 3-lug rotating bolt, side ejection, short throw lever, crossbolt safety, one-piece walnut pistol grip stock, black plastic butt plate, and a steel 4-shot detachable box magazine (three shot in .284 Win.).

Oct 25, 2023 · Introduced in 1955, the Winchester Model 88 was a radical departure from all other Winchester lever-­actions with four major differences: Forward-­locking rotating bolt; The detachable box magazine, which fed more aerodynamic sharp-­pointed bullets, unsafe in …

1955 — Model 88 was introduced by Winchester in 308 Caliber serial number 4 was the first gun produced . The 308 was the longest running caliber with the last ones produced in 1973 . 1956– Caliber’s 243 Winchester and 358 were added to the Model 88 line.

May 17, 2004 · The only difference between the model 88 & 100 magazines is that the 88 has a sloping rear on the follower while the 100 has a flat at the rear. This flat is to facilitate holding the breech bolt of this semi-auto action open, because of the recoil spring, for inspection/cleaning.

The Winchester Model 88 was an American magazine-fed lever-action rifle produced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company from 1955 to 1973. A modern lever-action rifle design, the Model 88 was Winchester's first new lever-action design in over eighty years.

Dec 20, 2019 · Show & Tell 🙂 – my two 88 Models below; rifle 1956 & carbine 1968; 45xxx & 212xxxA respectively. Note: 1969 began the Federally mandated GCA system with Model 88 “H” designation serial prefix.