Winchester Model 88 Pre-64 .308 Win Lever-Action Rifle, 22 Inch Barrel, Blued Steel, Walnut Monte Carlo Stock
This Winchester Model 88 stands out as a pre-64 configuration in .308 Win with cut checkering, a blued steel receiver and barrel, and a checkered walnut Monte Carlo stock. It features the Model 88's front-locking multi-lug rotating bolt with a short lever throw, a 22-inch standard rifle barrel, and a detachable 4-round magazine. The receiver is factory drilled and tapped with four plugged holes. Manufactured 1967 is noted; the rifle exhibits the pre-64 configuration, and the serial range aligns with 1956 production (18,379–36,756).
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal markings from previous handling and use. The bore is bright and clean.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 88 Pre-64 rifle
- 1x 4-round factory Winchester Model 88 steel detachable box magazine
The Model 88 action pairs a lever with a front-locking multi-lug rotating bolt, delivering fast cycling with a short lever throw. Chambered in .308 Winchester with a stated capacity of 4+1, this rifle includes a detachable box magazine with a floorplate marked "WINCHESTER."
The standard 22-inch round-profile barrel uses the featherweight contour and is finished in blued steel. Iron sights include a ramped front blade and an elevation-adjustable folding rear sight for practical field adjustment.
The receiver is blued steel and factory drilled and tapped with four plugged holes for scope mounts. Winchester proof stamps are present at the barrel/receiver junction.
The walnut stock features a Monte Carlo comb, cut checkering, and sling swivels. Length of pull measures 13.75 inches. Overall fit and features reflect the pre-64 configuration identified by cut checkering and the lack of an H-prefix.
Country of origin is the United States. Manufactured 1967 is noted, and the serial range and configuration data align with 1956-era production details for the Model 88.