Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 23
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 25 1/2 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2068
Serial Number: 
Catalog Page: 326
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:Manufactured from 1986 to 1988, this was a limited production of only 450. Features dual ivory bead sights on a vent rib matte barrel with 3" chambers, choked improved cylinder/modified, with ejectors. The barrels are blue with a coin finish on the balance and gold washed single trigger. The receiver, break lever, trigger guard and forearm hardware are engraved with floral scroll and maple leaf designs and there are two gold relief maple leafs on the bottom of the receiver. The top of the rib near the breech end is marked "GRANDE CANADIAN" in an oval panel. The barrel are marked with the standard markings and there is a 1 1/2" wedge of scroll engraving on each barrel at the breech. Tang mounted safety/selector, jeweled water table and mounted with a nicely figured , checkered beaver tail forearm and straight grip stock with a solid Winchester recoil pad. LOP 14 3/8". Complete in Winchester luggage style light purple and burgundy takedown case with leather trim and the original box numbered to the gun.
Rating Definition:Near new. The shotgun retains virtually all of the original blue and coin finishes with only light handling/storage marks and some minor scuffing on the breech face from assembly. The wood is also excellent with only light handling/storage marks, and sharp checkering. The case is excellent and the box is very good.