The Model 88 is a light, handy rifle, but touching one off, especially in .284 or .358 Win. rattled the teeth of shooters not used to dealing with the level of recoil generated by these cartridges.

The rifle is a larger framed version of the Model 1873. The gun was chambered for several calibers—.40/60 WCF, .45/60 WCF, or .50/95 WCF—and offered in 22-, 26-, or 28-inch barrel lengths. Sitting ...

A pair of Browning Model 1885 single-shot rifles were also engraved gifted to President Ford, along with a pair of Ruger No. 1 single-shot rifles engraved and gold inlaid by James Meek.