M-88 .284 questions

[1886]

Did Win. manufacture the 88 chambered in .284 after 1964? Are all 88s factory D&T for a scope base? Thanks, 1886.

[adirondakjack]

I don't thik they did. My Dad bought his 88 in .284 in '66 as a "closeout" He paid $100 out the door, with a box of ammo thrown in. The semi-auto .284s were also on closeout. My uncle bought one of those (I imagine he still has it).

[Old Shatterhand]

http://www.wisnersinc.com/additional_in ... 88_100.htm

http://www.cruffler.com/ProductionDataP ... del88.html

Old Sh.

[Cruise]

http://www.wisnersinc.com/additional_in ... 88_100.htm

http://www.cruffler.com/ProductionDataP ... del88.html

Old Sh.

Thanks for the links. I have an early 88 in 308. These links are a great resource!

Mike

PS

Keep an eye on the Carbonhagen crowd in your neck of the woods for us folks across the pond!

[Pete44ru]

[Did Win. manufacture the 88 chambered in .284 after 1964?]
[Are all 88s factory D&T for a scope base?]

According to BBGV, in regards to Winchester's M88/M100 .284 Win chambering:

Both the pre & the post-64 Model 88's were so chambered & available - until 1973.

Also, the pre-64 Model 100 - but only for one year (SN range 72,xxx w/no letter prefix/suffix).

The post-64 Model 100 rifle & 19" carbine were also so chambered until 1973.

Some production occurred in Japan.

AFAIK, all Model 88's & 100's were factory scope prepped (D/T'd).

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[1886]

Thanks for all the info and the link. 1886.

[1886]

I grabbed her, boys. A 1963 M-88 .284. So fine. 1886.

[Old Shatterhand]

Some production occurred in Japan.

Japan? Which serial numbers? Does that apply on guns marked "New Haven, Connecicut"?

Sir, my apologies, but you are seriously scaring me!

Old Sh.