The winchester firearms company in the 1950s came out with a new rifle called the winchester model 88, which was introduced in 1955. A little sand and crud would cause this rifle to have several different problems cycling and feeding. Sn is 841xx, 308 winchester, 22 barrel, factory mag, factory finish on both wood and metal. Gun manufactures and manuals for vintage and modern guns. I recently received a model 88 from my grandfather and had one question about this thing. I have a winchester model 80 22 short rifle, but i am unable to find any info on it.
Winchester winchoke 12ga, 3rd style flush fitting xfull choke. Winchester winchester gun manuals for sale in stock ebay. It was a highpowered lever action rifle in the new modern cartridges. Winchester rifles model 88 for sale guns international. Service manual which gives detailed instructions and access to a. Disassembly takedown gunsmithing manual winchester bolt action models 67, 1900, 1902, 1904, 58, 59 and 60 manual 67etc 94.
Check here for a downloadable pdf owners manual, listed by year and model. Here are the full disassembly service manuals of the winchester model 88 hammerless lever action rifle. The model 88 rifles with 22 barrels were made from 1955 to 1973. Winchester model 88 1970s owners manual reproduction. Figure 1b figure 1c figure 1d manual ejector gives more control over the way a cartridge is ejected. Stoeger c1970 gun parts and accessories catalog manual. Winchester model 88 do everything manual this manual covers. It also saysheadspace is not necessarily determined by whether or not action appears to close over a go ornogo gage. Winchesters model 88 was first revealed in 1955 as a bolt action rifle. Winchester rifles model 88 winchester rifles lever pre64 sellers information when emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on seller. Winchester 14001500 usrac winchester 1400 winchester winchester 1885 centerfire. Use the space below to record information about your new model 94 rifle.
However, this manual does not tell you how to fix or repair the winchester 88 hammerless lever action rifle, these manuals just show and explain how to correctly take the winchester 88 hammerless lever action rifle completely apart the right way the first time and ever time. This would be the rimless cartridges, like the 243, 308, 358, and eventually the 284. Manuals manuals and takedown guidesprinted manuals or ebook. What is the value of winchester model 88 243 cal rifle. Winchester model 88 1960s owners manual reproduction. This will show if you have a pre64 model 70 winchester,or a post 64 model 70. Its also a safetyminded and considerate gesture to ensure that an owners manual is provided should a firearm be transferred to another party. Winchester model 94 lever action rifle owners manual. Feel free to print any of these manuals for your personal use.
His rifle was also a 308 and this rifle was quite susceptible to sand build up in the action. The model 88 was the product of advanced engineering efforts at winchester, and is today known as one of the best lever action hunting rifles ever made. That pin is spring loaded so you may need to use something to push it. Just be carefull, there is a small pin in the bottom of the hole the saftey slides thru. Whenever we can find an interesting original firearm manual, well scan it and post it here. The gun was newly designed to take advantage of the newer methods of manufacturing that were being introduced in the post wwii era many that were incorporated into other post64 firearms at winchester. It is important that you read and understand your firearms owners manual thoroughly before using it. Leaves a yellowishbrownish film on parts that is tough as glue to get off. The 88 is a classic rifle and larger parts are rare but the pins and springs are more common. If you cannot find the manual you need please use our online order system or contact us directly at any time by phone during office hours. Winchester 88 hammerless service manuals, cleaning, repair. We were loaned a set of the original drawings by a generous collector in new hampshire and reproduce manuals for models 37, 42, 50, 61, 63, 69a, 70, 72, 75, 88, 94, 12 and 12 featherweight, 1200, 0. If you cannot find the manual you need please use our online order system or contact.
How do you take apart a winchester model 88 answers. Unfollow winchester model 88 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Looking for manual for model t275 series 88 made in italy armi fratelli tanfoglio spa. What is the value of a winchester 308 model 88 answers. Cornell publications llc old gun manuals featuring. Beginning just after christmas in 1956 and continuing for the next four years, winchester engineer a. My recently acquired 1st year model 88 by coldwargrunt tue may 31, 2016 3. Winchester 88 resassembly, whoowe one was a nice lever action 88 winchester in. Parts and accessorieswinchester model 61 replacement and original parts for winchesters and other antique firearms plus jimenez bryco jennings, including firing pins, magazine tubes, barrels, receivers, takedown manuals, butt plates and screws, grips replacement and original parts for winchesters and other antique firearms plus jimenez bryco jennings, including firing pins, magazine tubes. The winchester model 88 is really a lever actuated bolt action, with a threelug rotating bolt locking system. The average manual doesnt have detailed assembly and disassembly instructions further than major assemblies.
We are striving to bring you the most complete compilation of free downloadable pdf file gun manuals on the internet in a well organized and functional setting, easy for everyone to participate in and use. He drew scores of drawings for each gun winchester made at the time depicting in great detail everything an owner or gunsmith needed to know to disassemble, service and reassemble their weapon. The first winchester rifle the winchester model 1866 was originally chambered for the rimfire. Winchester 61 parts and accessorieswinchester model 61 gun. Download free a 88 user manual a 88 user manual kiev 88 ttl operation the camera in this video was a gift for my sister and i wanted to make a video that was essentially an operation manual she could. Winchester box original model 23 on sale winchester box original model 101 on sale butt plate. Winchester firearms owners manuals if you have misplaced the owners manual originally provided with your firearm or safe, you can in many cases can find a digital copy here. The winchester model 70 is also shown disassembled to the extent necessary in order to follow instructions contained in this book see figure 1b through 1d.
What is the value of a winchester model 88 cal 243 post 64. Winchester must have been thinking the same thing when it introduced the model 88 in 1955. The gun was newly designed to take advantage of the newer methods of manufacturing that were being introduced in the post wwii era many that were incorporated into other post64. Its also a safetyminded and considerate gesture to. Was there a winchester model 80 rifle possibly a prototype. Tyt thuv88 dual band analog two way radio walkie talkie tyt thuv88 dual band analog two way radio walkie talkie model no. The model 100 rifles did not appear until 1961, therefore they used the later same style rounded block as the 88s of the same time period, however the 88 and 100 blocks do not interchange as the model 88 needed sideplates riveted to the inner rear of the receiver to support the lever system, thereby requiring the 88 block to be narrower to fit. Sell your winchester model 88 for free today on gunsamerica. A look back at the winchester model 88 rifle american rifleman.
These are owners manuals unless otherwise noted as being a gunsmith manual. Comes with re for sale by fazi firearms on gunsamerica 934683378. You need a copy of the owners manual for your rifle trust me parts of the bolt are tricky. Figure 1e covers the general features and benefits of the model 70 design. We encourage firearm owners to request a free owners manual for their firearms. You can get a copy for free from winchester is you are in the us. Winchester model 88 rifle by stags30 fri feb 03, 2012 8.
Instead of having a tubular magazine like most lever guns, which limited ammo selection to flatnose bullets, the 88 got a fourround, detachablebox magazine that allowed the use of aerodynamically superior spitzers. Nicknamed the yellow boy because of its receiver of a bronzebrass alloy called gunmetal, it was famous for its rugged construction and leveraction repeating rifle mechanism that allowed the user to fire a number of shots before having to reload. The metal is excellent with 1 small area on the under side of the barrel in front of the forearm. You get step by step pictures packed along with all the written information and a schematic legend to correctly take this winchester 88 hammerless lever action rifle completely apart. On my pre 64 88 it is only held in by gravity and is fussy to put back in after finding it if it falls out. Winchester 1962 catalog illustration showing model 88 rifle courtesy of. Throughout this manual the action refers to the mecha. Easy to operate, accurate and slick handling, its become a true classic. The 308 was the longest running caliber with the last ones produced in 1973. Here are the full disassembly service manuals of the winchester model 1886 lever action rifle you get step by step pictures packed along with all the written information and a schematic legend to correctly take this winchester 1886 lever action rifle completely apart.
Some of the guys on this forum dont like the looks of them because they dont have the classic look of a winchester or marlin, with the mag tube, straight stock etc. Winchester model 88 do everything manual jem enterprises. In particular, its manual operation and front locking. Winchester model 70 bolt action rifle owners manual. Strip it down to the frame with these manuals and put it back right. You can use a small drill bit set for the smaller assembly pins. Winchester 1886 lever action service manuals, cleaning, repair.
I have no serious personal experience with the model 88 but i shot with a fellow who had one in the 1960s. It offered most of the features of a bolt action rifle with faster lever action operation. This manual is a must have if no service manual is available. The armourers handbook part i the rifle c1940 manual. The model 88 is the one winchester that shouldnt suffer from the pre64 post64 comparison. This is a beautiful example winchester 88 in the classic. Need helpwinchester model 88 lever action predatormasters. I carefully disassembled it with the help of my brownells gun encyclopedia thank the lord for that book, and cleaned the parts.
In particular, its manual operation and front locking bolt made it a suitable rifle for. Winchester model 12 owners manual 196070s reproduction. To view andor to download our owners manuals, you must have the adobe acrobat reader installed. Winchester firearms owners manuals winchester repeating arms. The model 88 is a light, handy rifle, but touching one off, especially in. Winchester model 1886 lever action rifle takedown operations manual. Any information you send winchester repeating arms will not be shared with anyone for any reason. Gun manual for nearly every firearm on the planet ebooks.
Its probably the strongest lever action winchester ever made, and is capable of taking the same loads as any other sporting rifle in. You may not distribute printed or electronic copies of these manuals without pyramyd air s express written consent. Winchester model 12 shotgun full disassembly service manuals, cleaning, repair manuals, printed, download or cd field. I looked online and found a manual for it and it says that to get the action out of it i need slave pins. Misplaced your owners manual for a winchester safe.
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