I was out of town for some work related training and thought I would hit the local Pawn Shops before heading home.
Low and behold a Beautiful Winchester model 88, in .243 Winchester. It had a 5 digit serial number which tells me it was more than likely pre 64. Hand stock wood checkering, black hand stock end pieces and a antique Weaver scope. Very nice condition. The gun looks new. The scope is beat up, but the gun, except for some wear around the muzzle is exceptional. They wanted $629 for it, but after some skillful dickering I got it for $580 out the door. I checked the serial numbers online. Production was 1958. This gun must have had a good owner to be that old in that condition. Regardless, I have definitely captured one of the white elephants of Fireams. Beautiful gun, action is so solid and smooth. Definitely made when guns were made to last forever.
Low and behold a Beautiful Winchester model 88, in .243 Winchester. It had a 5 digit serial number which tells me it was more than likely pre 64. Hand stock wood checkering, black hand stock end pieces and a antique Weaver scope. Very nice condition. The gun looks new. The scope is beat up, but the gun, except for some wear around the muzzle is exceptional. They wanted $629 for it, but after some skillful dickering I got it for $580 out the door. I checked the serial numbers online. Production was 1958. This gun must have had a good owner to be that old in that condition. Regardless, I have definitely captured one of the white elephants of Fireams. Beautiful gun, action is so solid and smooth. Definitely made when guns were made to last forever.