Vintage and highly collectable Winchester Model 23 Pigeon Grade, 12 gauge, side by side shotgun. Ducks Unlimited 1981 Sponsor Gun of the Year, #73 of only 500 made!
This versatile shotgun is designed for looks and function! Single selective trigger, solid burl wood checkered beavertail forearm and buttstock with high gloss finish, rubber buttstock shoulder pad, round knob pistol grip and tang mounted safety/selector switch. 28" vented rib barrel with dual bead sights, 3" chambers with ejectors, Ducks Unlimited markings on the barrel and modified/full chokes. Has a bright coin finished receiver featured engraved scenes of waterfowl with light scroll flourishes and borders and a gold-inlaid Ducks Unlimited logo on the underside. Made in Japan.
These relics are truly unique and modern-day collector's items. All matching serial numbers. Comes housed in it's original Italian-made padded and cloth covered Ducks Unlimited case (lockable with 2 keys). Original cardboard shipping/storage box included as well.
New and unfired condition. May show very minor wear from storage in case. In mint condition with the exception of small section of lacquer appears to be lifting just above the pistol grip on the stock. Also a very small surface scratch in the lacquer at the rear/bottom of the forearm. Refer to pics for condition. We are limited to posting 10 photos but we can provide many more.
Purchased by a Ducks Unlimited member in 1981 and was in his private collection until 2021 when it was donated to Ducks Unlimited to be auctioned off at a charity event. At that time it was purchased by a Ducks Unlimited chapter Board Member and has been in his in his collection since and is now offered for sale on consignment. Sold as is. More photos available upon request.
Please be sure to check out our other firearm listings for the matching 1983 Ducks Unlimited Pigeon Grade Model 23 Winchester in 20 gauge. No collection will be complete without having this beautiful and rare matching pair!
Features:
- Manufacturer: Winchester for Ducks Unlimited
- Model Series: Model 23, Pigeon Grade - #73 of only 500 made in 1981
- Caliber: 12 GA, chambered in 3"
- Barrel Length: 28" vented rib barrel
- Sights: Dual bead sights
- Stock: Solid burl wood checkered beavertail forearm and buttstock with high gloss finish, rubber buttstock shoulder pad, round knob pistol grip
- Finish: bright coin finished receiver featured engraved scenes of waterfowl with light scroll flourishes and borders and a gold-inlaid Ducks Unlimited logo on the underside
- Condition: New and unfired
- Serial Number: 81-DU-073
- Includes: Lockable original Italian-made cloth covered Ducks Unlimited case and cardboard storage box
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