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Winchester Model 23 12 Gauge – 3” HEAVY DUCK, 1 OF 500, 99% PLUS, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101745344 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Shotguns - Model 23 Heavy Duck - Winchester Shotguns - Model 23
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: Ron
Last Name: Cook
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 608-4337
Phone2: (616) 730-8387
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 243
Total Number of Listings: 6145
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3.5% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher cost.)
Description:
General Specs: Winchester, Year 1984, 12 Gauge, 7lbs 8oz, Chokes Screw-Ins, LOP 14 1/8", DAH 2 1/2", DAC 1 9/16"
Serial Number: HD327E
Those who admire Winchester products and side x side shotguns recognize the Winchester Model 23 introduced in 1978 and produced by Olin-Kodensha of Japan. The Model 23’s were in production through 1987 and have at least 6 different models including some baby framed .410 guns and a few commemorative guns. They are known to be extremely reliable, strongly built guns made in high-tech factories and of the finest steels. The most interesting and hardest to find Model 23 is the “HEAVY DUCK”, produced in 1984 as a series of only 500 guns total. We all know the harsh environment waterfowlers hang out in, so any Heavy Duck you see will show use and wear and tear. This gun, snHD-327E, the 327th Heavy Duck made, is a very rare example of a M23 in as new condition with 100% blue on all metal and just a few very light handling marks in the wood finish. The blue on all parts is factory original, as is the wood finish. The wood on the gun is at least 2x figure with fiddleback American walnut and not a real scratch in the finish anywhere, just the lightest impressions in a few spots. That is amazing! This is a true collector quality gun that was never used afield. The previous owner used the gun briefly for sporting clays but it did not fit him and so it sat. This is a killer waterfowler shotgun with 30” barrels that have been fitted with Briley screw-in chokes for full versatility, 3” factory chambers, great stock dimensions, and a very reliable single selective trigger for those cold days and gloved hands. This is also a premier Winchester collectible, being 37 years old. Just think what this thing would be worth in 25 years! And it has been fired, so you can shoot this gun without guilt. The Briley screw-in chokes allow for shooting puddle ducks over decoys with IC/M chokes, or pass shooting ducks and geese at 50 yards with the F/F chokes. The gun comes with IC, LM, M, IM, F chokes. She weighs 7 1/2lbs. and balances ¼” in front of the hinge pin the way a waterfowler should. The stock has 14 1/8” LOP to a highly effective Decelerator recoil pad to absorb those heavy loads. Don’t miss this one! Priced to sell, and thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 30"
Chokes: screw-ins; IC, LM, M, IM, F
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter: .735/ .735
Wall Thickness: .028/ .027
% Blue: 100%
Chambers: 3"
Ribs: tight
Sights: front ivory bead, rear ivory bead
Action
Action: tight
Ejectors or Extractors: Ejectors- timed
Case Color: 99% factory blue
Screws: perfect
Engraving: none
Trigger Type: single, selective
Trigger Guard Color: 99%
Stock
Type: Capped pistol grip/ Beavertail forend
LOP: 14 1/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 1/8"
DAH: 2 1/2"
DAC: 1 9/16"
Cast: Heel 3/16"off, Toe 1/4"off
Checkering Condition: perfect
Butt Treatment: rubber- pachmayr
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on this gun. Call us for full details, or to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Collected in AR, IL, KS, MI, PA, TN
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $90.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional fees!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. We have many more sxs shotguns, o/u shotguns, rifles and handguns not yet listed, check back or email us for a preview. We are a Wilson Combat dealer! Thanks for looking!
We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
SOLD
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge