This looks like a blast. Nothing beats hunting with the kids!!
I have never owned an 88 but I have picked up a couple and have always loved the concept of latching on to one of the old Haenel Mannlichers. The 88/Haenel/M-S actions are slick as butter.
88, was your 88 originally a commercially-made rifle or how did it come to be?
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