look at this model 88 package deal.
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look at this model 88 package deal.
Would you believe I picked this up for $340.00! I didn't even try to talk him down. I was going to resell it for profit, but it is too nice, I just can't do it. Caliber is .308.
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A favorite quote from my Grandfather.
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There's a deal!
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That definately is one heck of a deal Congratulations!
Old Savage are those leupold rings on your 88? Are they current production? I'm looking for some a better mount set up for my scope on my 88 and that looks about perfect.
Old Savage are those leupold rings on your 88? Are they current production? I'm looking for some a better mount set up for my scope on my 88 and that looks about perfect.
With a .45cal entrance wound I don't worry too much about bullet expansion.
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Thats how you do it-------I call it "highway robbery" , legal style---------------------------good snag.
Just a word from personal experience--Whenever you make a good snag with the thought of personal profit in mind, always hold off a month or two. Sometimes our minds get slightly clouded from a new found windfall with thoughts of new toys coming home. You just may wanna keep it. How many times have we all said, "geeze, I wish I woulda kept that."
Unless of course, if the rifle you buy is a beat up Mossberg .22 bolt gun and some fish offers you $500 for it ----don't snooze, because your gonna loose. -----------Sixgun
Just a word from personal experience--Whenever you make a good snag with the thought of personal profit in mind, always hold off a month or two. Sometimes our minds get slightly clouded from a new found windfall with thoughts of new toys coming home. You just may wanna keep it. How many times have we all said, "geeze, I wish I woulda kept that."
Unless of course, if the rifle you buy is a beat up Mossberg .22 bolt gun and some fish offers you $500 for it ----don't snooze, because your gonna loose. -----------Sixgun
An EXCELLENT deal and fine looking rifle. You could certainly make a fine profit on that particular rifle...but they are scarce enough that with care it will last many years for your pleasure and continue to grow in value. 88s in that kind of condition are becoming quite hard to find. Make sure you resist the temptation to change anything about it's original condition, except scope and bases/rings though. Congrats!
I got over my insanity about a week after I bought it. I'm definately keeping it. I might take that cheap scope off, I think I still have a spare steel tube Weaver in the drawer that would look much better. I'll have to see about some new mounts too.
" I never went to college, but I sure paid for my education."
A favorite quote from my Grandfather.
A favorite quote from my Grandfather.
[if the rifle you buy is a beat up Mossberg .22 bolt gun and some fish offers you $500 for it ----don't snooze]
HEY ! I represent that ! Besides, that Mossberg was a rare, U.S.-marked target gun easily worth $1,000 !
Hey, guncase - That's a pretty good score. Now, how about........The rest of the story ?
HEY ! I represent that ! Besides, that Mossberg was a rare, U.S.-marked target gun easily worth $1,000 !
Hey, guncase - That's a pretty good score. Now, how about........The rest of the story ?
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You did better than OK. I paid $500.00 for my 1963 Mod. 88 ( also a .308) three years ago. Throw in the great old Redfield scope on yours, plus the extra clip and you got it for half of fair market value. That ain't no cheap scope, it is a Denver made Redfield. Much better than a WEaver.
Good on you!
You will find these 88s shoot right along side of a good bolt in terms of accuracy. The stocks (with the drop at the heel) kick a mite, but still they are great rifles. The last of the truly great Winchesters.
Good on you!
You will find these 88s shoot right along side of a good bolt in terms of accuracy. The stocks (with the drop at the heel) kick a mite, but still they are great rifles. The last of the truly great Winchesters.
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Here's one that I passed on to the oldest daughter's husband a couple of years ago. I got it new in 1967 in 308 W and had many seasons of success with it. He has wanted it since he first laid eyes on it. So it's now his at a little better deal than you got. $0.00 cost. I've been passing a few of my good firearms onto family members and grandchildren included over the years. This is a very accurate rifle with a special procedure of bedding.