winchester model 88
I have a winchester model 88 serial number 8888, in a .308. It has two mags and is in great shape. It was mfg in 1955. Any I idea what it's worth?
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Guys need you help i have a model 88 winchester #225172A how much is it worth i see some going for 1200.00.How do i find out what it is worth it was given to me from a family member that past on 0 -
Who ever refinished the stock didn't do you any favors. You now have a gun with a nice stock that is worth a hundred bucks less than if it had the original worn and scratched finish. Say-la-vee
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Here we go ... What is the serial number on the gun first of all . There was a heated discussion on this last week. If its that early then $500-600 if refinished hurts a bit on value though.The collectors want everything original . Extra clip worth 50 dollars atleast. 0 -
The serial number is 6779. A retired gunsmith refinished the stock for me, included the checkering. I did not know that refinishing the stock would devalue the gun. He did a nice job, it does look new or well taken care of. 0 -
I have a Winchester 88 in .308. I have the original box, all the paperwork, and the gun hasn't had 150 rounds put through it. When I bought it, I paid $600 for it. I had another one in .308 that I bought in a pawn shop down in Louisianna when I was stationed at Fort Polk. I paid $175 for it. It was in rough shape, so I had it professionally reblued and I redid the stock in a handrubbed oil finish of pure boiled linseed oil. It looked really awesome. The guy who wanted it worse than I did wasn't real impressed though, but he still give me $500 for it. I have seen a couple on Cabela's Gun Library in .284, and they were asking $1500 for each, and they got sold. 0 -
Thanks for the info, apparently it is worth more to me to keep as a back up to my bolt action 308. I thought because of the early serial # and the overall condition of the rifle, it would be worth more...[?]. 0 -
I would think being your dad's gun would make it worth quite a lot. And that business about only needing one gun? You got a lot to learn! Stick around here and we will show you the error of your thinking. It is not about need it is about want.[^] 0 -
quote: I have seen a couple on Cabela's Gun Library in .284, and they were asking $1500 for each, and they got sold.
You cannot compare the price that a .284 brings compared to a .308.The .284 is a rare caliber compared to the .308.A.358 will bring even more. [:)]
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I plan on stopping in to due a little surfing... I will never be to old to stop learning.[8D]. 0
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