Carbines were out before 88,as I say the 34 C was around in 84.The "C" meaning compact barrel & dont forget the 45 TO1 was stamped 45 running along side the 34 & remaing real 45's.

The 38 was the top spec 34 in 86 which is even more confusing since it was listed as also available with special Beech stock which would make it a 36