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The last pre-64 Model 88 was serial number 148,858. A guns value depends greatly on condition...ballpark figures for the value of a Model 88 in 284 Win. in 95% condition would be about $900 for a post-64 rifle and about $2000 for the pre-64 as the 284 was only available in the pre-64 version for one year....The most noticable difference between the two would be the stock....The pre-64 stock had diamond cut checkering while the post -64 had the oak leaf impressed checkering.
if the serial number is below 579600 it is considered a pre'64
The Ithaca 37 was introduced in 1937 (model named for year), and you have a very early one. Pre-war Model 37's usually rate about a 30% premium over book value. The Model 37 itself is anything but rare, however, with over 2 million produced. Book value for a Model 37 Standard Grade ranges from $75 (poor) to $250 (excellent), while the Skeet Grade ranges fro $100 to $500. The pre-war premium gets added to that value.
Differences with the rear main bearing, and the intake manifold angles
Pre-soak. That's it. Pre is one syllable, soak is one syllable.