As I'm not an expert on these, can someone tell me, are the (50?) .177 versions of the Imperator multi-shot capable, I seem to remember they came with a fixed single shot mag, and Theoben at the time had yet to manufacture a .177 cal seven shot mag (or any multi shot .177 mag).
Also my barrel seems to measure 12 inches long, although the instruction sheet I have states they are 12 1/2 inches long, is my 88 a carbine?
A new SLR98 costs £767.25 and it will drop in value faster than a tarts knickers, as soon as you've bought it.
My 88 is priced about the same as a mint used 98, the 88 won't drop in price, and I think it would be hard to find a stock as nice on a modern rifle.