Winchester 88 308 WIN

Updated September 9, 2026

Winchester Model 88 Lever-Action Rifle in .308 Winchester Offered here is a classic Winchester Model 88 lever-action rifle, chambered in .308 Winchester. The Model 88 is one of Winchester's most innovative post-war designs — the first lever-action rifle built around a rotating bolt head and a detachable box magazine, engineered specifically to handle modern high-intensity cartridges like .308 and .243. It's a favorite among lever-gun collectors and hunters alike for combining traditional Winchester styling with genuinely modern ballistics performance. Features & Condition: Receiver clearly roll-marked "WINCHESTER — MODEL 88 — CAL. .308 WIN." along with "MADE IN U.S.A." and "NICKEL STEEL" proof markings Blued steel barrel and receiver with an attractive case-colored finish visible on the bolt/action area Checkered walnut stock and forend with classic point-pattern checkering and a straight-grip buttstock Hooded ramp front sight and adjustable folding leaf rear sight Sling swivel studs installed on both the forend and buttstock for easy carry Smooth, functional lever action with visible finger-lever loop and trigger guard Honest, collector-grade condition consistent with age and use — a small handling mark is visible on the pistol grip area near the receiver (see close-up photos). Rich, attractively figured walnut with warm patina throughout the stock and forend Why Collectors Want the Model 88: Produced by Winchester from 1955 to 1973, the Model 88 stands apart from earlier lever guns thanks to its rotary bolt lockup, one-piece stock, and short, crisp lever throw — a genuine engineering departure from the Model 94 lineage. Chambered for rimless, spitzer-bullet cartridges like .308 Winchester, it was purpose-built to compete ballistically with bolt-action rifles of the era while retaining the fast-handling feel of a lever gun. Clean, all-matching examples in .308 Win are increasingly sought after by Winchester collectors, lever-action enthusiasts, and vintage hunting rifle buyers.

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