Winchester Pre-64 Model 88

.243

Description

Pre-64 Winchester! Made in 1960, this desirable & collectable lever action centrefire rifle with a detachable box magazine is offered for sale. The Model 88 was introduced in 1955 & its rotating bolt head prompted Winchester to advertise it as a "Bolt Action With A Lever." It had features never before seen on a lever-action - a detachable box magazine & a trigger that came away with the lever during the reloading cycle, allowing the shooter's finger to stay inside the trigger guard when operating the action. It was offered in .243, .284, .308 & .358 calibres & in both pre-64 & post-64 styles. It was discontinued in 1973 with less than 285,000 produced & is the third best-selling lever-action rifle in Winchester's history, following only the M1894 and M1892. The Winchester 88 is considered one of the best looking, best handling & fastest shooting lever guns ever made. These features in a lever-action permitted the use of high-powered modern short-case cartridges with spitzer bullets. The desirable later Sako Finnwolf & Browning BLR have similar actions. Of interest, this is the gun that Teasle's deputy uses to shoot at Rambo from the helicopter in the famous Stallone movie First Blood. (caveat...not this exact rifle). Do your own research & you will know if this is for you. Please view the photos carefully & make your decision based on what you see as they form the main description & override all written information. Ask for more if desired. We think we have described it accurately & correctly but do not claim to be infallible so if we have got anything wrong, it is unintentional & are happy for feedback from people who know more than we do. Whilst we check these out for serviceability, the warranty has expired & this is sold on an 'as is' basis. As with all used guns, we recommend you have this checked by a suitably qualified person prior to shooting. We have a pretty unique refund policy on our collectable guns whereby we will refund your money if it is not as described when you receive it. Just let us know before you send it back. Call for shipping cost to your dealer.

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