Winchester Model 88

brush_buster · 06-27-2008, 10:42 PM

I have an 88 that has a serial number and all the characteristics of a pre 64 except the serial number has an "A" suffix. I don't see an "A" listed in any of my books. Anyone have any helpful information?
Thanks in advance.

Mooseman684 · 06-27-2008, 11:39 PM

I believe the Carbines were marked with an A suffix...but they were not introduced until 1968.
Rich

brush_buster · 06-27-2008, 11:53 PM

Thanks for the reply. Mine has a 22" barrel, diamond checkering, and no barrel band just like the pre 64s.

turner · 06-28-2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by brush_buster

Thanks for the reply. Mine has a 22" barrel, diamond checkering, and no barrel band just like the pre 64s.

I'm pretty sure that the "carbine" model would be a 19" barrel, with smooth, non-checkered stock and barrel band around the forend. I have a Winchester model 100 rifle and a carbine, both with an "A" preffix and a post '64 Model 88 rifle with an "A" suffix. I'd be pretty sure with the diamond checkering, it's more than likely a pre '64, unless restocked or a "leftover" stock was used. GREAT rifle, you've got there!

brush_buster · 06-29-2008, 09:00 PM

Here is a reply I got on another forum.

"A" SUFFIX STARTED IN 1962 THRU 1969,WITH MECHANICAL DESIGN CHANGES,"H" SUFFIX,1970 TO THE END,TRANSITION RIFLES WERE THE CHANGE FROM CHECKERING TO THE START OF BASKETWEAVE STOCKS,WHICH WERE HAND DONE,TO MACHINE PRESSED ON IN THE LATE 1964.

turner · 06-29-2008, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mooseman684

I believe the Carbines were marked with an A suffix...but they were not introduced until 1968.
Rich

You might want to post here as the "expert" you profess to be. Simply my opinion, as you had no problem telling me how wrong I was on a previous posting. Of course, you might not remember that!

Mooseman684 · 06-29-2008, 11:40 PM

Ex is a Has been, Spert is a drip under pressure...

I posted what I knew about that Rifle, But there is NOT a lot of Info available about that rifle and Nothing on the serial numbers in the list I have. Winchester can be contacted with questions about serial Numbers...
64-1973 Model 88 rifles Had no barrel band and had basket weave pressed checkering with a 22 inch barrel !

GlockMeister · 06-30-2008, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by turner

You might want to post here as the "expert" you profess to be. Simply my opinion, as you had no problem telling me how wrong I was on a previous posting. Of course, you might not remember that!

Been waiting all that time since then, to get even have you? lol Life's too short to live it that way dude. WOW!

Mooseman684 · 06-30-2008, 12:27 AM

He's pissed because I kicked his butt on another thread and I Just did it again !
At least I gave what accurate Info I had to give...Not a bunch of BS !!!LOL

GlockMeister · 06-30-2008, 12:41 AM

Not that you needed anyone defending you, I just thought it was kind of lame to hold onto something in the hopes you'd someday get even so to speak. Life's just to short to hold onto attitude or anything else for that long ya' know.

06-27-2008, 10:42 PM	#1
brush_buster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 5	Winchester Model 88 I have an 88 that has a serial number and all the characteristics of a pre 64 except the serial number has an "A" suffix. I don't see an "A" listed in any of my books. Anyone have any helpful information? Thanks in advance. Last edited by brush_buster; 06-27-2008 at 11:54 PM.

06-27-2008, 11:39 PM	#2
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 10,572 Images: 2	I believe the Carbines were marked with an A suffix...but they were not introduced until 1968. Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM! Last edited by Mooseman684; 06-27-2008 at 11:42 PM.

06-29-2008, 11:40 PM	#7
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 10,572 Images: 2	Ex is a Has been, Spert is a drip under pressure... I posted what I knew about that Rifle, But there is NOT a lot of Info available about that rifle and Nothing on the serial numbers in the list I have. Winchester can be contacted with questions about serial Numbers... 64-1973 Model 88 rifles Had no barrel band and had basket weave pressed checkering with a 22 inch barrel ! __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

06-30-2008, 12:27 AM	#9
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 10,572 Images: 2	He's pissed because I kicked his butt on another thread and I Just did it again ! At least I gave what accurate Info I had to give...Not a bunch of BS !!!LOL __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

06-30-2008, 12:41 AM	#10
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 6,292	Not that you needed anyone defending you, I just thought it was kind of lame to hold onto something in the hopes you'd someday get even so to speak. Life's just to short to hold onto attitude or anything else for that long ya' know. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

06-27-2008, 11:53 PM	#3
brush_buster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 5	Thanks for the reply. Mine has a 22" barrel, diamond checkering, and no barrel band just like the pre 64s.

06-29-2008, 09:00 PM	#5
brush_buster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 5	Here is a reply I got on another forum. "A" SUFFIX STARTED IN 1962 THRU 1969,WITH MECHANICAL DESIGN CHANGES,"H" SUFFIX,1970 TO THE END,TRANSITION RIFLES WERE THE CHANGE FROM CHECKERING TO THE START OF BASKETWEAVE STOCKS,WHICH WERE HAND DONE,TO MACHINE PRESSED ON IN THE LATE 1964.