Winchester Model 23 Golden Quail Boxlock Double

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serial #GQ12-297E, 12 Ga., 25 1/2" barrels choked improved cylinder and improved modified and excellent bores.  The coin finish receiver and forend metal show lovely quail on either flat with flowing floral scroll work surrounding and a gold inlaid quail on the belly.  Gun features a jeweled breech face and water table, a single selective trigger and ejectors.  Barrels are marked "QUAIL 1" and QUAIL 2" on the underside and "Golden Quail" on the rib.  The English style straight grip walnut buttstock and beavertail forend show nice figuring.  The length of pull to the factory rubber recoil pad measures 14 3/8".  Gun comes in its original canvas case with hang tag and instruction manual.  Limited to 500 pieces in 1986 only.  A lovely Winchester limited edition.  (2215-28)  (2000/3000)
SOLD FOR $1610.00