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. Both barrel sets feature wedges of light scroll engraving and are numbered "1" and "2" respectively at the breech end of the rib. Blue box lock receiver with jewelled and Winchester proofed water table and fine scroll engraving surrounding dog and game bird scenes of pigeon 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 28 gauge barrel set is also 25 1/2 inches with single white bead sight, 2 3/4 inch chambers, and its own matching forearm. Stock measurements are: drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 2 1/2 inches; length of pull 14 1/8 inches.
Excellent overall with 99% original blue finish, scattered light handling marks, crisp engraving, sharp checkering, and just a few small dings on the wood. Mechanically excellent. Extra barrel set is also excellent.
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