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Lot 474:Winchester Model 23 Two Barrel Hunting Set Shotgun with Case

August 23rd, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 474:Winchester Model 23 Two Barrel Hunting Set Shotgun with Case

August 23rd, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Cased, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Winchester 20 Gauge Model 23 Side by Side Custom Two Barrel Hunting Set Shotgun

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 Winchester/Pachmayr 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, two sets of snap caps (one for each gauge), and oiler. Measurements for the 28 gauge set: Bore nine inches from the muzzle measured at .553/.553 inches; choke constriction measures .008/.019 inches; minimum wall thickness .030/.030 inches. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): Bore nine inches from the muzzle .618/.618 inches; choke constriction measures .010/.018 inches; minimum wall thickness .032/.032 inches; drop at the comb 1 7/16 inches; drop at the heel 2 5/16 inches; length of pull 14 1/8 inches; weight 6 lbs. 13 oz.

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with minimal handling marks, and crisp engraving. Wood is very fine with some minor scratches, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very good.
Details
ManufacturerOlin-Kodensha
Model23
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge20
Barrel25 1/2 inch solid rib
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views2056
Catalog page440
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