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I have come across a real nice Win. 88 in .308, 1969 vintage. What is this rifle worth, and what is the difference between the pre 64, and post 64, models. Also was the 88 subject to recall.Any info would be greatly appreciated.

They vary from region to region but a clean <BR>original 88 rifle not altered should be worth around $500. The newer ones have an improved action and some mods. they are smoother in operation than the pre 64. <BR>Caliber sets the price on 88 the .284 and <BR>the .358 can go for more than 1K in 98% plus<BR>condition. Saw a beater .358 the other day <BR>that they were asking $995 for thought they <BR>were $350 high for the condition of the rifle.

I have a 1960 and a 1966 Model 88, both were 308's until I had the 1966 model rebored to a 338-308.<BR>Some of the differences between the pre & post 64 are the stock. Pre has cut checkering, post has stamped oak leafs. I think the post 64 has an improved action, larger ejection opening in the receiver and has two ejection pins in the bolt vs. the single pin in the pre 64.<BR>I paid $450 and $495 for each a few years back. Both were in excellent shape, the pre 64 came with a Williams peep site, the post 64 had an old Weaver K4 in a tip-off mount.]

Thanks guys, for the helpful advice. Based on your input and some other advice I received, I am now the proud owner of .308 88. It turns out that the rifle has never been fired, and was part of a collection. Now if I could find it's brother in.358 [img]images/icons/laugh.gif" border="0[/img]

Salty Dog, <BR>I thought you'd like to see a picture and target of my 338-308 Model 88. These were the first rounds shot through the rifle since I had it rebored.<BR>Best group is top center, 3 shots in a .55" group using 200gr. Combined Technology Ballistic Tips, the other two groups measure 1.25" each and are were shot with 225 Nosler Partitions and 200gr. Hornady Flat Nose. <BR>I use IMR4895 powder.<BR>The 88 started life as a 308.<P>

I have two pre 64's one thing to remember Never lose that clip! The pre 64's can go for as high as $80, but the post 64's I have seen for around $50 around here, in VA at gun shows. The clips are slightly different from what I've been told, and observed.

JBMI, That is one nice looking piece of wood on the 88! No checkering, is a replacement? Could you give us a little more info? The 338.08 should be great!

338WIN,<BR>The stock is a replacement. The rifle was a 1966 model and came with a very yellow walnut stock with the pressed oak leaf - basket weave checkering.<P>I ordered an unfinished inletted stock from [bleep] about a year before they went out of business. The only one they had available at the time was the grade they called a semi-fancy. I tried three different types of finish on it before I found the one I could live with. Each time I had to restrip the stock and start over. The one you see was done with multi-coats of tung oil appled over many weeks then rubbed/polished with Brownells Triple F Compound. What you don't see is a replica Winchester Repeating Arms red rubber recoil pad that gave me the 14.5" pull I needed on the stock length. I also glassed bedded the receiver and part of the barrel from directions I found on another chat site.<P>I'm undecided on the checkering. I'd love to do it myself when I learn how, but would let somebody else do it now if they would do it the way I want and the pattern I want. Right now it's one of those projects that's not high on my priority list.<P>The reload that works the best for me is 46gr. of IMR4895 and 200gr. Combined Technology Ballistic Tips. <P>I can't wait to haul it out in the deer woods in a month.

Well congrats on job well done. It looks great and good luck with it.

Salty Dog. Some of these 88's will shoot , some won't. Mostly because of the bedding. If you're interested, I'll send you directions. I have done 3 now and all shoot better than 1". The actions can be smoothed up by stoning the edges of the stampings on the post 64's. However, dis-assembly/asssemlbly requires soem false pins. You can't do much about the trigger pull. E-mail me at vincent.mautinoitt.com if your's interested. I'll be moving next week , so I may be down for a day or so.<P>You can usually get clips from Gun Parts in NY.

P.S The 88 had no recalls, but the 100 did. Here, a rifle in the condition you say would be $700-$800 ( Colorado)

JBMI, great looking stock on that rifle, and a very interesting caliber. It's a great alternative to the .358 ...<P>Saddlesore thanks for the info, I will e-mail you for the stock info.