Thats cool , I think the 88 is a nice sporter , finished one , but Im yet to see it !

I know what you mean , I have a lot of work & expense to finish mine , if I ever do .

Do you mean my frist , drilled up unengraved action , that I fixed all the holes up in ?

If so I think it did have a machined slot where the tang safety nose/tip would go through into the action & engage the trigger .

Good luck with your new one .

Oh & when you get time/retire , I would like one of those Tang safeties