Winchester Model 88 .308 Win Lever-Action Rifle, 22 Inch Barrel, 1956, Blued Steel, Checkered Walnut Stock
This Winchester Model 88 is a 1956-produced, .308 Win lever-action with a rotating-bolt design, combining classic Winchester styling with a detachable 4-round box magazine. It features a 22-inch barrel, pre-1964 style factory cut checkering, and Winchester oval WP proofs on the barrel and receiver ring. Receiver scope bases and rings are installed and marked "JKF," with the receiver factory drilled and tapped for optics.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The walnut stock shows considerable wear with scratches and dings throughout. There is pitting visible along the barrel. There is rust on the scope rings and bases.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 88 .308 Win rifle
- 1x 4-round detachable steel magazine (installed)
- Receiver scope bases and rings installed (JKF-marked)
The Model 88 action pairs a lever with a rotating bolt, delivering a fast manual cycle with secure lockup. This example is chambered in .308 Win with a 4+1 capacity using its detachable steel box magazine.
Stocked in checkered walnut, the one-piece pistol-grip configuration features pre-1964 style factory cut checkering and sling swivel studs. The buttplate is marked "Winchester Trade Mark."
Sighting equipment includes a ramped front sight with bead and a barrel-mounted adjustable rear sight. The receiver is drilled and tapped for optics, and JKF-marked receiver bases and rings are already installed (ring base marked "JKF").
Built with blued steel for both the barrel and receiver, this rifle bears Winchester oval WP proofs on the barrel and the receiver ring. The length of pull measures 14.0 inches.