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Lot #3489
Lot #3491

Lot 3490: Winchester Model 23 Side by Side Shotgun Two Barrel Set

Cased, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 23 Side by Side Custom Two Barrel Hunting Set Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 25, 2024

Lot 3490: Winchester Model 23 Side by Side Shotgun Two Barrel Set

Cased, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 23 Side by Side Custom Two Barrel Hunting Set Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 25, 2024

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $7,000
Price Realized:
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Cased, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 23 Side by Side Custom Two Barrel Hunting Set Shotgun

Manufacturer: Olin-Kodensha
Model: 23
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 25 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1573
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 333
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Blued Winchester Proof steel barrels marked "MODEL XXIII - WINCHESTER CUSTOM 2 BARREL HUNTING SET - 20 GA. 2 3/4" & 3"" on the left barrel with automatic ejectors, improved cylinder/modified chokes, and "WP" proofs on the flats. Both barrel sets feature wedges of light scroll engraving and are numbered "1" and "2" respectively at the breech end of the rib. Blue boxlock receiver with jeweled watertable and fine scroll engraving surrounding gold inlaid scenes of grouse on the right, a pheasant on the left, and a bust of John Olin's famous lab, King Buck, with a duck in his mouth on the underside. The trigger guard tang is marked "ONE OF 500". Beautifully figured, checkered pistol grip stock and beavertail forearm with fancy fleur-de-lis carved accents, engraved blue steel grip cap, blank initial oval, and solid Decelerator rubber recoil pad. The 28 gauge barrel set is also 25 1/2 inches and features 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors, improved cylinder/modified chokes, and its own matching forearm. Includes a leather bound takedown case for the set containing two sets of snap caps (one for each gauge). Measurements for the 28 gauge set: Bore nine inches from the muzzle measured at .554/.554 inches; choke constriction measures .008/.017 inches; minimum wall thickness .030/.033 inches. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): Bore nine inches from the muzzle .619/.619 inches; choke constriction measures .010/.017 inches; minimum wall thickness .033/.031 inches; drop at the comb 1 7/16 inches; drop at the heel 2 3/8 inches; length of pull 14 1/2 inches; weight 6 lbs. 15 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with light muzzle wear and crisp engraving. Wood is very fine with scattered scratches. Mechanically excellent. Case is very good with separating interior walls. Extra barrel set is excellent.



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