Winchester Model 88 Pre-64 .308 Win Lever-Action Rifle, 22 in Barrel, 1957, with Lyman All-American 4x Scope
This pre-64 Winchester Model 88 is a 1957 rifle in .308 Win with the 22 in barrel configuration and Winchester Proof Steel construction. It features hand-cut point-pattern checkering and Winchester oval WP proofs on the barrel and receiver. The factory receiver is drilled and tapped, and this example includes a Lyman All-American 4x Perma-Center scope in Lyman Tru-Lock rings and bases. It also has a Western Field ventilated recoil pad, a buttstock sling swivel stud with detachable swivel installed, and a leather shoulder sling.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape overall. It shows various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Lyman All-American 4x Perma-Center scope
- Lyman Tru-Lock rings and bases
- Leather shoulder sling with tooled wildlife panel
- Western Field ventilated recoil pad (installed)
- 1x 4-round magazine
The Model 88 combines lever-action operation with a rotating, front-locking, three-lug bolt and a short-throw lever. This hammerless design includes a trigger and guard that move with the lever. It feeds from a detachable box magazine with a 4+1 capacity, making it a distinctive Winchester repeater chambered in .308 Win.
This rifle-length configuration uses a 22 in barrel made of Winchester Proof Steel. Winchester oval WP proof marks are present on the barrel and receiver. The factory receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting, aligning with the scoped setup included here.
Sighting options include a ramped front sight and an open rear barrel sight. The installed Lyman All-American 4x Perma-Center scope is mounted in Lyman Tru-Lock rings and bases, providing a stable, fixed-power optic.
The walnut stock features hand-cut point-pattern checkering, a pistol grip, and a straight-tapered fore-end with a rounded nose and contrasting black composition cap/spacer. A buttstock sling swivel stud with detachable swivel is fitted on the buttstock, and the included leather sling is attached. The Western Field ventilated recoil pad is installed, and the length of pull measures 14.5 in.