Winchester 88 Gopher Special .243 Lever Sightless C&R OK Made in 1961
Guns International #: 101126838 Seller's Inventory #: 020309-TQO
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 88 - Winchester Rifles - Lever Pre-64

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Seller: irogusi
Member Since: 12/28/14
First Name: Bill
Last Name: Blessing
State: Texas
Zip: 75103
Country: United States
Phone: (903) 880-5894
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 100
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.

Payment Types Accepted: USPS Money Order, Cashiers Check, Paypal (3%), Business Checks (must wait 2 weeks to clear)



Description:
Will consider offers.
This is a sightless 'Gopher Special' made in 1961 and is very hard to find.

This is a great piece of history here! Nice collectors piece that will continue to rise in value.
Comes with the original hang tag & instructions

The "Gopher Specials" were ordered by Gopher Shooter Supply straight from Winchester with no sights, and only for a few years prior to 1962.

 
Beautiful wood stock with great wood grain.
Stock is in excellent condition and is free of cracks
 

Bluing is in great condition, with most remaining. 
A few scattered small spots of loss.
 

Bore is in great condition, bright, with good strong rifling.
 
Gun functions correctly, it is mechanically sound.

Winchester model 88 Gopher Special chambered in .243 Win with a 22" barrel 
 
Overall length is approximately 42.5"
LOP is approximately 13-5/8" 


This gun is C&R eligible.  

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SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 88
Serial Number: 110350
Caliber Info: .243 Win
Bore: Bright, strong rifling
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent - Bright & Shiny
Action: Lever
LOP: 13-5/8
Finish: Blued
Manufacture Date: 1961