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Arnold Griebel Signed / Engraved Pre-64 Winchester Model 88 Lever-Action Rifle in Scarce 358 Win Cal

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Arnold Griebel Signed / Engraved Pre-64 Winchester Model 88 Lever-Action Rifle in Scarce 358 Win Cal
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This model was introduced in 1955 and discontinued in 1973 with about 283,000 sold. This is a nice, desirable Pre-64 in the rare .358 Win caliber manufactured in 1959. The barrel is lightly engraved in a geometric pattern at the breech. The receiver is features two panel scenes. The first s a Buck with a punch dot background, the second is a bear in a nature scene with two cubs. The panel scenes are surrounded by floral and vine engraving and the receiver ring is signed "ENGR. BY A GRIEBEL". Hooded front sight and adjustable fold-down rear sight. The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts. Detachable magazine, one piece stock with hand cut checkered forearm and pistol-grip. Metal grip cap, red rubber Pachmayr recoil pad and sling swivels.
BBL: 22 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 358 Win
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 75870
Condition: Custom embellished with 98% plus blue finish remains overall showing only the slightest collector type handling marks. The action shows a brown patina from dry oil from years of storage. The stock is very fine, with only minor pressure marks. A very attractive pre-64 Model 88 in the scarce 358 Winchester that would benefit from a professional cleaning.