Winchester winchoke 12ga, 3rd style flush fitting xfull choke. Throughout this manual the action refers to the mecha. Nov 27, 2011 winchester model 88 chambered in 308 with 1. Winchester model 88 complete takedown manual pdf download version. Gunworks is located in scenic downeast maine, and jim green is a marine corps veteran of desert storm. Figure 1 covers the general features and benefits of the model 1892 design. My grandfather just pased down a winchester model 88 in. Any information you send winchester repeating arms will not be shared with anyone for any reason. Any other information on this rifle will be greatly appreciated. Eligible for free shipping buttplate, black plastic, new 1.
The 243 winchester mild mannered accuracy for varmint or deer. The model 100 rifles did not appear until 1961, therefore they used the later same style rounded block as the 88s of the same time period, however the 88 and 100 blocks do not interchange as the model 88 needed sideplates riveted to the inner rear of the receiver to support the lever system, thereby requiring the 88 block to be narrower to fit. I dont know that model that well, but if you put winchester 88 in the search box once you get to leveraction rifles in gunbroker, there is a huge difference as with most old guns in the prices both asking and actual selling between fired and unfired. The immensely strong, three lug rotating bolt breeches the cartridge securely.
I was recently given a few older guns from a family friend. I carefully disassembled it with the help of my brownells gun encyclopedia thank the lord for that book, and cleaned the parts. Online i have only really found posts that lead me to a book that i can buy. A perfect example of winchesters lag time between the actual production date, and announcing it to the public, was the model 1894 in 32 w. Figure 1b figure 1c figure 1d manual ejector gives more control over the way a cartridge is ejected. Figure 1e covers the general features and benefits of the model 70 design. It was a highpowered lever action rifle in the new modern cartridges. The original butt plate has been removed and a recoil pad added although seller says that stock has not been shortened or altered otherwise. Hello, i a have pre 64 a 1963 to be exact winchester model 88 in 308 that i bought umpteen years ago. Mind you the blue book of gun values is a reference only.
In its first year, the 88 was offered exclusively in. The winchester model 88 is just pure class the winchester firearms company in the 1950s came out with a new rifle called the winchester model 88, which was introduced in 1955. The model 88 carbine was offered with a 19inch barrel. My recently acquired 1st year model 88 by coldwargrunt tue may 31, 2016 3. Winchester rifles model 88 for sale guns international. So the barrel is very dusty and i would like to know how to strip the rifle and the firing pin to give it a propper cleaning. Feel free to print any of these manuals for your personal use. I only found the manual for the valmet m88 hunter, which is the successor of. I would like to sell it but im having a hard time finding a fair asking price. The winchester model 88 lever action rifle in 1895, the winchester repeating arms company had produced a john browning lever action rifle that overcame to some extent the limitations of a traditional underbarrel tubular magazine. I attached a good manual in pdf for the fn fal which is the same rifle only in.
Free gun manuals adobe pdf downloads vintage gun leather. The average manual doesnt have detailed assembly and disassembly instructions further than major assemblies. Developed from the 1860 henry rifle, winchester rifles were among the earliest repeaters. That model 1895 allowed the use of pointed bullets by having a single stack magazine directly under the receiver. The culmination of the companys engineering efforts was the model 88, and it was heralded in winchesters first advertisement for it. Winchester firearms owners manuals winchester repeating arms. Winchester 88 hammerless service manuals, cleaning, repair. Winchester model 88 do everything manual this manual covers. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. Winchester box original model 23 on sale winchester box original model 101 on sale butt plate.
You may not distribute printed or electronic copies of these manuals without pyramyd air s express written consent. Wisner winchester 88 4rd magazine 308 winchester brownells. This is a beautiful example winchester 88 in the classic. The 308 was the longest running caliber with the last ones produced in 1973. If you cannot find the manual you need please use our online order system or contact.
Safety and safe firearms handling is everyones responsibility. Winchester model 94 lever action rifle owners manual. Please select a manual and fill out the form completely. Winchester 1962 catalog illustration showing model 88 rifle courtesy of. A look back at the winchester model 88 rifle american rifleman. Use the space below to record information about your new model 94 rifle. It was a highpowered lever action rifle in the new modern c. The local online classifieds has a post64 winchester model 88 in. The gun appeared unifred in the box with all the paperwork. Any information you send winchester repeating arms will. The model 1200 and model 0 are two pumpaction shotguns that were manufactured by the. Misplaced your owners manual for a winchester safe.
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A great piece of art work and since i had plenty of centerfire rifles at the time i just kept it clean and filed away. Winchester model 88 rifle by stags30 fri feb 03, 2012 8. Marlin 39a lever action rifle original factory owners manual dated 1978. The winchester firearms company in the 1950s came out with a new rifle called the winchester model 88, which was introduced in 1955. Cycling the lever smoothly moves a cartridge from 8 the tubular magazine to the chamber. Winchester firearms owners manuals if you have misplaced the owners manual originally provided with your firearm or safe, you can in many cases can find a digital copy here. By the end of its production in 1973, a tad over 255,500 model 88 rifles had come off the line. Need helpwinchester model 88 lever action predatormasters. In particular, its manual operation and front locking bolt made it a suitable rifle for. The model 1873 was particularly successful, being marketed by the. It has a weaver scope on it and it is in excellent shooting condition. The winchester model 70 is also shown disassembled to the extent necessary in order to follow instructions contained in this book see figure 1b through 1d.
The model 88 rifles with 22 barrels were made from 1955 to 1973 with about. Cornell publications llc old gun manuals featuring. Winchester model 70 bolt action rifle owners manual. To my eye the model 88 was one of the most aesthetically pleasing rifles ever produced. The model 88 bolt actually has a larger bearing surface at the breech than the locking system of bolt action rifles.
Instead of having a tubular magazine like most lever guns, which limited ammo selection to flatnose bullets, the 88 got a fourround, detachablebox magazine that allowed the use of aerodynamically superior spitzers. This winchester manufactured straight slot butt plate screw is for the model 88 lever action rifle a more info out of stock. My recently acquired 1st year model 88 by coldwargrunt. Winchester 88 resassembly, whoowe one was a nice lever action 88 winchester in. Comes with re for sale by fazi firearms on gunsamerica 934683378. Winchester rifle is a comprehensive term describing a series of leveraction repeating rifles manufactured by the winchester repeating arms company. These features are explained in detail later in this manual. Sell your winchester model 88 for free today on gunsamerica. Unfollow winchester model 88 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Id like to find a free pdf download of the manual for this gun and also find out what year it was manufactured. There is no doubt it was an innovative design that melded power, accuracy, aesthetics and firepower into an almost ideal single rifle. Leaves a yellowishbrownish film on parts that is tough as glue to get off. As the result of the gun control act of 1968, winchester assigned letter. True market value is driven by bidding at various auctions or whoever will give you what you ask.
Winchester 1962 catalog illustration showing model 88 rifle courtesy of winchester repeating arms co. This would be the rimless cartridges, like the 243, 308, 358, and eventually the 284. I would be glad to upload some photos if it will help. Make offer vtg factory original oem instruction manual model mak90 semiautomatic rifle stevens arms instruction manual for semiautomatic. In 1963, the rifle was made available in winchesters new. Winchester model 88 1960s owners manual reproduction. Link to 100s of gun owners manuals gunners journal. You can use a small drill bit set for the smaller assembly pins. Service manual which gives detailed instructions and access to a. If you cannot find the manual you need please use our online order system or contact us directly at any time by phone during office hours. Gunworks is located in scenic downeast maine, and jim green is. We are striving to bring you the most complete compilation of free downloadable pdf file gun manuals on the internet in a well organized and functional setting, easy for everyone to participate in and use.
In some ways the winchester model 88 was ahead of its time. Im looking for a owners manual for the winchester model 1911 12 gauge shotgun. Check here for a downloadable pdf owners manual, listed by year and model. However, this manual does not tell you how to fix or repair the winchester 88 hammerless lever action rifle, these manuals just show and explain how to correctly take the winchester 88 hammerless lever action rifle completely apart the right way the first time and ever time. Winchester must have been thinking the same thing when it introduced the model 88 in 1955. We can put a scope of your choice on this rifle or ship as is, or remove the scope if you prefer.