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Lot #1745
Lot #1747

Lot 1746: Engraved Winchester Custom Model 23 Side by Side Shotgun

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

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 7, 2019

Lot 1746: Engraved Winchester Custom Model 23 Side by Side Shotgun

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

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 7, 2019

Estimated Price: $2,750 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Engraved Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 23 Side by Side Custom Two Barrel Hunting Set Shotgun

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 23
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 25 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1286
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 387
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Blue, Winchester Proof steel mono-block barrels marked "MODEL XXIII - WINCHESTER CUSTOM 2 BARREL HUNTING SET - 20 GA. 2 3/4" & 3"" on the left barrel with a single white bead sight, automatic ejectors, improved cylinder/modified chokes (marked "IC/MOD"), and Winchester "WP" proofs on the flats. The barrels have wedges of light scroll engraving at the breech, and the breech end of the rib is numbered "1". Blue box lock receiver with jewelled and Winchester proofed water table and fine scroll engraving surrounding dog and game bird scenes of duck on the right, a pheasant on the left, and a retriever with a duck on the underside. The birds and dogs are rendered in detailed, semi-relief gold inlay. The trigger guard tang is marked "ONE of 500". Nicely figured, walnut, checkered pistol grip stock and beavertail forearm with fancy fleur-de-lis carved accents and scroll borders, engraved blue steel grip cap, blank initial oval, and solid rubber recoil pad. The second barrel set is also 25 1/2 inches with single white bead sight, matching markings and engraving, 2 3/4 inch chambers, improved cylinder/modified chokes, a small "2" at the breech end of the rib, and matching forearm. Stock measurements are: drop at comb 1 7/16 inches; drop at heel 2 3/8 inches; length of pull 14 inches.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall with 99% plus original blue finish, crisp engraving, fine gold inlays, sharp checkering, and a few small dings on the wood. Mechanically excellent. Extra barrel set is excellent with light handling marks.



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