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                                   FORM 10-Q


                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549


    [ X ]        QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
                      THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                 For the quarterly period ended  JUNE 30, 1996

                                       OR

    [   ]        TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
                      THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

            For the transition period from _____________ to _____________

                      Commission File number  33-19721-01


                          SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION

                        ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-1, LTD.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



                                              
                 TEXAS                                           76-0261809
(State or other jurisdiction of organization)    (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)



                       16825 NORTHCHASE DRIVE, SUITE 400
                              HOUSTON, TEXAS 77060
                    (Address of principal executive offices)
                                   (Zip Code)

                                 (713)874-2700
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

                                      NONE
           (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if
                         changed since last report)


Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes  X      No
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                          SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION
                        ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-1, LTD.

                                     INDEX





                                                                                              
PART I.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                                                 PAGE


      ITEM 1.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

            Balance Sheets

                - June 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995                                              3

            Statements of Operations

                - Three month and six month periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1995                   4

            Statements of Cash Flows

                - Six month periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1995                                   5

            Notes to Financial Statements                                                          6

      ITEM 2.    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                     CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS                                           8

PART II.    OTHER INFORMATION                                                                     10


SIGNATURES                                                                                        11

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                          SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION
                        ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-1, LTD.
                                 BALANCE SHEETS





                                                                              JUNE 30,          DECEMBER 31,
                                                                                1996                1995   
                                                                          ---------------      --------------   
                                                                            (Unaudited)
                                                                                         
ASSETS:

Current Assets:
     Cash and cash equivalents                                            $         1,173      $        1,153
     Nonoperating interests income receivable                                       7,450               1,954 
                                                                          ---------------      --------------   
          Total Current Assets                                                      8,623               3,107 
                                                                          ---------------      --------------   
Nonoperating interests in oil and gas
     properties, using full cost accounting                                     1,635,198           1,660,375
Less-Accumulated amortization                                                  (1,360,040)         (1,342,507)
                                                                          ---------------      --------------   
                                                                                  275,158             317,868 
                                                                          ---------------      --------------   
                                                                          $       283,781      $      320,975 
                                                                          ===============      ==============

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL:

Current Liabilities:
     Payable related to property capital costs                            $         1,699      $       26,682 
                                                                          ---------------      --------------   

Partners' Capital                                                                 282,082             294,293 
                                                                          ---------------      --------------   
                                                                          $       283,781      $      320,975 
                                                                          ===============      ==============






                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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                          SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION
                        ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-1, LTD.
                            STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                  (Unaudited)







                                                   THREE MONTHS ENDED                SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                         JUNE 30,                         JUNE 30,                          
                                            -------------------------------   ------------------------------
                                                  1996             1995             1996             1995
                                            --------------   --------------   --------------   --------------
                                                                                   
REVENUES:
   Income from nonoperating interests       $       17,013   $        9,786   $       30,415   $       27,996
   Interest income                                      15               15               20               20 
                                            --------------   --------------   --------------   --------------
                                                    17,028            9,801           30,435           28,016 
                                            --------------   --------------   --------------   --------------

COSTS AND EXPENSES:
   Amortization                                      8,601           21,341           17,533           66,459
   General and administrative                        5,098            1,981            9,556            5,625 
                                            --------------   --------------   --------------   --------------
                                                    13,699           23,322           27,089           72,084 
                                            --------------   --------------   --------------   --------------
NET INCOME (LOSS)                           $        3,329   $      (13,521)  $        3,346   $      (44,068)  
                                            ==============   ==============   ==============   ==============

LIMITED PARTNERS' NET INCOME (LOSS)
   PER UNIT                                 $          .18   $         (.72)  $          .18   $        (2.35)  
                                            ==============   ==============   ==============   ==============






                 See accompanying note to financial statements.

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                          SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION
                        ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-1, LTD.
                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                  (Unaudited)




                                                                                        SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                                             JUNE 30,    
                                                                             --------------------------------------
                                                                                  1996                   1995     
                                                                             --------------         --------------- 
                                                                                              
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
    Income (loss)                                                            $        3,346         $       (44,068)
    Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) to
      net cash provided by operations:
      Amortization                                                                   17,533                  66,459
      Change in assets and liabilities:
        (Increase) decrease in nonoperating interests income receivable              (5,496)                  1,375
        Increase (decrease) in accounts payable
          and accrued liabilities                                                        --                     (27)
                                                                             --------------         --------------- 
      Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities                            15,383                  23,739 
                                                                             --------------         --------------- 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
    Additions to nonoperating interests in oil and gas properties                    (1,958)                 (5,792)
    Proceeds from sales of nonoperating interests
      in oil and gas properties                                                      27,135                   1,403
    Payable related to property capital costs                                       (24,983)                 (4,133)
                                                                             --------------         --------------- 
      Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities                               194                  (8,522)
                                                                             --------------         --------------- 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
    Cash distributions to partners                                                  (15,557)                (15,197)
                                                                             --------------         --------------- 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                                     20                      20 
                                                                             --------------         --------------- 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD                                      1,153                   1,090 
                                                                             --------------         --------------- 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD                                   $        1,173         $         1,110 
                                                                             ==============         ===============
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
   Cash paid during the period for interest                                  $          694         $           374 
                                                                             ==============         ===============



                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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                          SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION
                        ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-1, LTD.
                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  (UNAUDITED)

(1)      GENERAL INFORMATION -

                 The financial statements included herein have been prepared by
         the Partnership and are unaudited except for the balance sheet at
         December 31, 1995 which has been taken from the audited financial
         statements at that date.  The financial statements reflect
         adjustments, all of which were of a normal recurring nature, which
         are, in the opinion of the managing general partner necessary for a
         fair presentation.  Certain information and footnote disclosures
         normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with
         generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted pursuant to
         the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
         The Partnership believes adequate disclosure is provided by the
         information presented.  The financial statements should be read in
         conjunction with the audited financial statements and the notes
         included in the latest Form 10-K.

(2)      ORGANIZATION AND TERMS OF PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT -

                 Swift Energy Managed Pension Assets Partnership 1988-1, Ltd.,
         a Texas limited partnership (the Partnership), was formed on September
         14, 1988, for the purpose of purchasing net profits interest,
         overriding royalty interests and royalty interests (collectively,
         "nonoperating interests") in producing oil and gas properties within
         the continental United States.  Swift Energy Company ("Swift"), a
         Texas corporation, and VJM Corporation ("VJM"), a California
         corporation, serve as Managing General Partner and Special General
         Partner of the Partnership, respectively.  The general partners are
         required to contribute up to 1/99th of limited partner net
         contributions.  The 190 limited partners made total capital
         contributions of $1,874,876.

                 Nonoperating interests acquisition costs and the management
         fee are borne 99 percent by the limited partners and one percent by
         the general partners.  Organization and syndication costs were borne
         solely by the limited partners.

                 Generally, all continuing costs (including development costs,
         operating costs, general and administrative reimbursements and direct
         expenses) and revenues are allocated 90 percent to the limited
         partners and ten percent to the general partners.  If prior to
         partnership payout, however, the cash distribution rate for a certain
         period equals or exceeds 17.5 percent, then for the following calendar
         year, these continuing costs and revenues will be allocated 85 percent
         to the limited partners and 15 percent to the general partners.  After
         partnership payout, continuing costs and revenues will be shared 85
         percent by the limited partners, and 15 percent by the general
         partners, even if the cash distribution rate is less than 17.5
         percent.

(3)      SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES -

         USE OF ESTIMATES--

                 The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
         generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
         estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
         and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the
         reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
         Actual results could differ from estimates.

         NONOPERATING INTERESTS IN OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES --

                 For financial reporting purposes the Partnership follows the
         "full-cost" method of accounting for nonoperating interests in oil and
         gas property costs.  Under this method of accounting, all costs
         incurred in the acquisition of nonoperating interests in oil and gas
         properties are capitalized.  The unamortized cost of nonoperating
         interests in oil and gas properties is limited to the "ceiling
         limitation" (calculated separately for the Partnership, limited
         partners and general partners).  The "ceiling limitation" is
         calculated on a quarterly basis and represents the estimated future
         net revenues from nonoperating interests in proved properties using
         current prices discounted at ten percent.  Proceeds from the sale or
         disposition of nonoperating interests in oil and gas properties are
         treated as a reduction of the cost of the nonoperating interests with
         no gains or losses recognized except in significant transactions.


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                          SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION
                        ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-1, LTD.
                   NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
                                  (UNAUDITED)


                 The Partnership computes the provision for amortization of oil
         and gas properties on the units-of- production method.  Under this
         method, the provision is calculated by multiplying the total
         unamortized cost of oil and gas properties by an overall rate
         determined by dividing the physical units of oil and gas produced
         during the period by the total estimated proved oil and gas reserves
         at the beginning of the period.

                 The calculation of the "ceiling limitation" and the provision
         for depreciation, depletion and amortization is based on estimates of
         proved reserves.  There are numerous uncertainties inherent in
         estimating quantities of proved reserves and in projecting the future
         rates of production, timing and plan of development.  The accuracy of
         any reserve estimate is a function of the quality of available data
         and of engineering and geological interpretation and judgment.
         Results of drilling, testing and production subsequent to the date of
         the estimate may justify revision of such estimate.  Accordingly,
         reserve estimates are often different from the quantities of oil and
         gas that are ultimately recovered.

(4)      RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS -

                 An affiliate of the Special General Partner, as Dealer
         Manager, received $46,872 for managing and overseeing the offering of
         the limited partnership units.  A one-time management fee of $46,872
         was paid to Swift for services performed for the Partnership.

                 Effective September 14, 1988, the Partnership entered into a
         Net Profits and Overriding Royalty Interest Agreement ("NP/OR
         Agreement") with Swift Energy Income Partners 1988-1, Ltd. (Operating
         Partnership), managed by Swift, for the purpose of acquiring
         nonoperating interests in producing oil and gas properties.  Under
         terms of the NP/OR Agreement, the Operating Partnership will convey to
         the Partnership nonoperating interests in the aggregate net profits
         (i.e., oil and gas sales net of related operating costs) of the
         properties acquired equal to its proportionate share of the property
         acquisition costs.

(5)      VULNERABILITY DUE TO CERTAIN CONCENTRATIONS -

                 The Company's revenues are primarily the result of sales of
         its oil and natural gas production.  Market prices of oil and natural
         gas may fluctuate and adversely affect operating results.

                 The Partnership extends credit to various companies in the oil
         and gas industry which results in a concentration of credit risk.
         This concentration of credit risk may be affected by changes in
         economic or other conditions and may accordingly impact the
         Partnership's overall credit risk.  However, the Managing General
         Partner believes that the risk is mitigated by the size, reputation,
         and nature of the companies to which the Partnership extends credit.
         In addition, the Partnership generally does not require collateral or
         other security to support customer receivables.

(6)      FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - 

                 The Partnership's financial instruments consist of cash and
         cash equivalents and short-term receivables and payables.  The
         carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the highly liquid
         nature of the short-term instruments.





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                          SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION
                        ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-1, LTD.
               MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                      CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

GENERAL

     The Partnership is formed for the purpose of investing in nonoperating
interests in producing oil and gas properties located within the continental
United States.  In order to accomplish this, the Partnership goes through two
distinct yet overlapping phases with respect to its liquidity and results of
operations.  When the Partnership is formed, it commences its "acquisition"
phase, with all funds placed in short-term investments until required for the
acquisition of nonoperating interests.  Therefore, the interest earned on these
pre-acquisition investments becomes the primary cash flow source for initial
partner distributions.  As the Partnership acquires nonoperating interests in
producing properties, net cash from ownership of nonoperating interests becomes
available for distribution, along with the investment income.  After all
partnership funds have been expended on nonoperating interests in producing oil
and gas properties, the Partnership enters its "operations" phase.  During this
phase, income from nonoperating interests in oil and gas sales generates
substantially all revenues, and distributions to partners reflect those
revenues less all associated partnership expenses.  The Partnership may also
derive proceeds from the sale of nonoperating interests in acquired oil and gas
properties, when the sale of such interests is economically appropriate or
preferable to continued operations.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

     The Partnership has completed the acquisition of nonoperating interests in
producing oil and gas properties, expending all of the limited partners' net
commitments available for property acquisitions.

     Under the NP/OR Agreement, the Managing General Partner acquires interests
in oil and gas properties from outside parties and sells these interests to an
affiliated operating partnership, who in turn creates and sells to the
Partnership nonoperating interests in these same oil and gas properties.  The
Managing General Partner expects funds derived from net profits interests to be
distributed to the partners.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     The following analysis explains changes in the revenue and expense
categories for the quarter ended June 30, 1996 (current quarter) when compared
to the quarter ended June 30, 1995 (corresponding quarter), and for the six
months ended June 30, 1996 (current period), when compared to the six months
ended June 30, 1995 (corresponding period).

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 AND 1995

     Income from nonoperating interests increased 74 percent in the current
quarter of 1996 when compared to the second quarter in 1995.  Oil and gas sales
increased $5,340 or 24 percent in the current quarter of 1996 when compared to
the corresponding quarter in 1995, primarily due to increased gas and oil
prices.  An increase in gas prices of 81 percent or $1.12/MCF and in oil prices
of 25 percent or $3.67/BBL had a significant impact on partnership performance.
Current quarter gas and oil production decreased 25 percent and 26 percent,
respectively,  when compared to second quarter 1995 production volumes,
partially offsetting the effect of the increased gas and oil prices.

      Associated amortization expense decreased 11 percent or $1,105.

      The Partnership recorded an additional provision in amortization in the
second quarter of 1995 for $11,635 when the present value, discounted at ten
percent, of estimated future net revenues from oil and gas properties, using
the guidelines of the Securities and Exchange Commission, was below the fair
market value originally paid for oil and gas properties.  The additional
provision results from the Managing General Partner's determination that the
fair market value paid for properties may or may not coincide with reserve
valuations determined according to guidelines of the Securities and Exchange
Commission.





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                          SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION
                        ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-1, LTD.
               MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)


SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 AND 1995

     Income from nonoperating interests increased 9 percent in the current
period of 1996 when compared to the first six months in 1995.  However, oil and
gas sales declined $1,155 or 2 percent in the first six months of 1996 when
compared to the corresponding period in 1995, primarily due to decreased gas
and oil production.  A decline of 31 percent in gas production and 10 percent
in oil production had a significant impact on partnership performance.  Current
period gas and oil prices increased 41 percent or $.60/MCF and 17 percent or
$2.39/BBL, respectively, partially offsetting the revenue declines.

     Associated amortization expense decreased 29 percent or $7,058.

     The Partnership recorded an additional provision in amortization in the
first six months of 1995 for $41,868 when the present value, discounted at ten
percent, of estimated future net revenues from oil and gas properties, using
the guidelines of the Securities and Exchange Commission, was below the fair
market value originally paid for oil and gas properties.  The additional
provision results from the Managing General Partner's determination that the
fair market value paid for properties may or may not coincide with reserve
valuations determined according to guidelines of the Securities and Exchange
Commission.

     During 1996, partnership revenues and costs will be shared between the
limited partners and general partners in a 90:10 ratio.





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                          SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION
                        ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-1, LTD.
                          PART II - OTHER INFORMATION




ITEM 5.    OTHER INFORMATION


                                     -NONE-





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                                   SIGNATURES



Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


                                            SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION
                                            ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-1, LTD.
                                            (Registrant)
                        
                                  By:       SWIFT ENERGY COMPANY
                                            Managing General Partner
                        
Date:     August 9, 1996          By:       /s/ John R. Alden                  
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                                            John R. Alden
                                            Senior Vice President, Secretary
                                            and Principal Financial Officer
                        
Date:     August 9, 1996          By:       /s/ Alton D. Heckaman, Jr.         
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                                            Alton D. Heckaman, Jr.
                                            Vice President, Controller
                                            and Principal Accounting Officer





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                               Index to Exhibits



Exhibit
Number                            Description
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  27             Financial Data Schedule