Id This Rifle and value?

12many · Feb 8, 2014

Hi Everyone. Does anyone know this rifle or at least this stock? I know it is a model 88 Winchester in 308. But have never seen this stock id'ed in the books. Any idea what this is? What about value?

Thanks.

I would have posted in Rifle section, but the site is acting buggy for me. Even when logged in it would say I was not logged in.

scramasax · Feb 8, 2014

Probably a Fajen.

hardluk1 · Feb 8, 2014

Those rifles in a nice shape with a nice standard stock seem to fetch between 650 and 750 around here. That does look to be a very fine fajen and may bump the price a little depending on the scope on it.

Peter M. Eick · Feb 8, 2014

Don't lose the magazine. They are non-trivial to replace. Locally they run 800 to 1500 depending on condition.

I have looked at them several times but gave up on them due to the trigger issues (they can be terrible) and the parts issue like magazines.

doc2rn · Feb 8, 2014

looks like a stripped and refinnished Weatherby stock like the one on my Mk V

rcmodel · Feb 8, 2014

Fajen or Bishop for sure.

They were competitors in the DIY custom stock blank business in Warsaw MO for years.

rc

12many · Feb 8, 2014

Thanks. It seems like it is in good shape. I have not inspected that well or seen the bore. The wood is great, but like you say is not original. The price is $750. It is chambered in 308.

I just picked up a new CZ 527 varmint walnut in .223 and it is not yet scoped so my gun budget has been used up so any new purchases would go toward future buys, but this was a looker.

I certainly don't need the gun or this caliber but liked the way it looked and who doesn't like Winchester. Always hard to know when to buy.

jrdolall · Feb 8, 2014

Is there a stamp on the buttstock? I have a Swede with a Bishop stock that is valued at $1500. I called them after I bought the gun and sent pictures and the reply was that the stock would cost that amount if I walked in and got it today. Just for the stock! I bought it for just a bit less than that.

SwampWolf · Feb 9, 2014

Imo, the factory stock was a lot nicer looking. I'm not a fan of exaggerated "Monte Carlo" humps or pancaked-shaped cheek pieces draped over butt stocks; especially when a "classic" styled rifle like the Model 88 is so afflicted. Each to their own, I suppose.

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