Winchester Model 88 .243 Win Lever-Action Rifle, 22 Inch, 1958, Blued, Pre-1964 Cut Checkering, Bushnell 3-9x Scope
This 1958 Winchester Model 88 in .243 Win is the standard 22-inch rifle configuration with the rotating-bolt lever action and a detachable box magazine. It features pre-1964 cut checkering on a walnut stock with a raised comb, a blued steel barrel and receiver, and Winchester WP oval proofs on both. A Bushnell Custom 3X-9X variable scope with a fine crosshair reticle is installed on a one-piece base and rings, complementing the factory open sights.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal shows minor handling marks and small blemishes. There are minor rust spots on the front sight and along the barrel.
What’s Included
- Bushnell Custom 3-9x variable scope with fine crosshair reticle (installed)
- One-piece scope base and rings (installed)
- Detachable steel box magazine
Built in 1958, this Model 88 represents the early production era with pre-1964 cut checkering on its walnut stock and a Winchester-marked buttplate. The checkered panels and raised comb provide a secure, repeatable shoulder mount and clean sight alignment. The 13.5-inch length of pull supports comfortable field handling.
The rifle uses Winchester’s rotating-bolt lever action and a detachable box magazine with a 4+1 capacity. This magazine design accommodates pointed bullets, a practical advantage in .243 Win for both accuracy and ballistic performance.
A Bushnell Custom 3X-9X variable scope is installed on a one-piece base with rings, offering a fine crosshair reticle for precise aiming. The receiver is drilled and tapped, and the rifle retains its open sights: a hooded ramp front and a folding rear barrel sight, giving you versatile sighting options.
The 22-inch blued steel barrel and blued receiver carry Winchester WP oval proof marks on both components. The configuration noted here is the standard rifle (not the carbine), and the hammerless design gives the Model 88 its streamlined profile while maintaining fast lever operation.