I stopped in a local gun shop yesterday and saw a Model 88 in .284 Win. on the shelf. It's been hunted, but not abused. There was normal edge metal wear and stock handling marks, but nothing serious for a 1963 manufacture.

The one downside is that it looks like the clip had been put away with some blood stains on it. Some pitting has occurred on the clip.

My best guess is that, overall, it is 80 to 90%. I looked in the Blue Book and wondered if that is, indeed, the going rate.

Does anyone know where I might get a replacement clip? I have been known to visit some gun shows, but I would not be opposed to buying new.

Any thoughts would be welcome. donsm70

Those things are fairly scarce these days. I picked up a 90% 88 carbine (308) a few months ago from Cabelas for $525. 284 cal would have made it a real find but the carbines are also hard to come by. 284s are definitely a premium but condition does matter considerably. The 88s bring quite a bit more than the 100s. At least with yours the clip is something that can be replaced to improve the gun overall but if/when you find one it won't be cheap. I'd guess $80-$100 would be reasonable. If I'm not mistaken they don't interchange with the 100s but maybe someone else on here can correct me if I'm wrong.
My .02 w/o seeing it, probably $900-$1000 if it is somewhat rough. Anyone who knows them will start much higher but getting that kind of money out of a 80% gun might not be easy. Anything less than 9, pick it up and unload it here if you're not happy with it. Will be interesting to hear the opin of others on it.

No doubt you've seen this site, gives the numbers of production.
http://www.gun-data.com/winchester88.htm

Saw several clips on Gunbroker in $75.- $100. range and Gunsamerica has 1 pre 64 and 1 post 64 rifle. $1650. 0n pre64 which is probably going price. These are haed to find. Hope this helps. Gary

Speaking of 88's I picked up a 1961 .308 last night that is in awesome condition.No dings in the stock, very clean. When the guy offered it on trade I really expected it to be fairly worn, not looking almost new! First one I have had, the action is very nice on these.

it will fetch 800 easy enough, Have had a couple in 308/ 243 but sold them after I got a savage 99. its a more accurate gun with a better trigger, but thats not to say the 88 is not a good gun. If you can get it for 800 you can always get your money back plus some....

$12-1500 range seems to be the norm around here. Being a "pre-64" isn't really a good thing in the case of these rifles. The better ones came after that.

I sold one a few years ago in 284 for $1300.... FWIW... I have a original 284 clip in great shape if you want it.... PM me, I will cut you a deal on it....

Some additional thoughts would be welcome.

Thanks. donsm70

Had 2 pre 64 284 nice rifles, the Pre 64 284 is the rarest 88. The later model basket weave stock. Had a smoother action from what I have heard never owned a post 64. Both of mine were accurate.

Many thanks to all who responded. I guess I have a decision to make.

donsm70

The uncheckered carbine 88 is also seldom seen in any caliber!

About the most compact 12lb carbine you can find too!

A friend of mine just picked up a 100 carbine and I was surprised how heavy it feels. As to the 88s the post 64 is preferred for a shooter. Most any 88 in .284 will go around $1000 in my area

Ain't that the truth. If ya want a high power lever to hunt get a Sav99.
Just like the 57chevy...there were better cars in '57 than the chevy.

A Finnwolf is nice when you find them

I think that the Finnwolf was a better rifle than the Winchester 88, at least in the area of stock design, and both the Finnwolf and 88 are more rigid actions, due to their front locking lugs, than any Savage 99.

JEff

PS - I have over 300 Savage 1899/99s, so I'm not a Savage hater, just seeing things as they are, not as we might want them to be.

Not that it matters, but my Winchester 100 Carbine in 308 weighs 7 lbs. 7 ozs. with a peep sight and Weaver 1-piece base.

JEff

260 I thank you for the weight info on the m100. Been searching for a spec sheet on the m100 with no luck. Wonder what additional weight there would be from the smaller 243 bore 8oz maybe?

The original Winchester add had the same specs as the 88, but I would agree there should be at least a 4oz difference in the .308 & .243

I like the 88's alot more than 99's. They fit me alot better.I like the action better too.