The serial number will be 148858 or lower.
Made in the first year of production, 1955.
Check old gun catalogs
A Model 88 WHAT?
If you have the Marlin model 88-C model,this promotional model semi-auto .22cal rifle was made from 1948-1956.If you have the model 88-DL model,this was made from 1953-1956.
As far as I know there is no Crosman model 88. Daisy made a model 88. I've attached a Link to Crosman's list of Owners manuals for all their rifles. You are welcome to look at it and try to find a Crosman model 88. See the link below.
the topper model 88 is a 1985 model according to the blue book of gun values
Rossi Customer Service.Phone: (305) 474-0401 can tell you.
your Winchester model 88 lever action rifle was made in 1967.
Your winchester model 88 rifle was made in the first year of production,which was 1955.
With the serial number that you provided,your Winchester model 88 was made in 1962.
Sometimes, the actual model for that year (in your case, 88) won't actually come out until the middle of the model year (making it an 88-1/2). Meanwhile, vehicles from the previous model year which are produced after a certain date determined for the change in model year will be badged as the next model year up.
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