The Winchester Model 88 in .243 Winchester with 22-inch barrel was among the first lever-action rifles chambered for the newly introduced .243 Win cartridge. It offered flat-trajectory varmint and deer capability in a compact lever-action package. The Model 88 .243 is less common than the .308 variant and is sought after by collectors of pre-1964 Winchester firearms. Type: Lever-Action Rifle Action: Lever-Action Caliber: .243 Win Capacity: 4 Year introduced: 1955, USA Weight: 7.5 oz Overall length: 42.5" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Hunting, Varminting