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model 23
#211598 01/01/11 11:35 PM
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Could not find anything in a search for Winchester's Model 23 Pigeon Grade. Would like your thoughts on overall performance and durability I would be using it for waterfowl. Has anyone ever had choke tubes put in one and were you satisfied?? Thanks
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My Winchester Model 23 came with factory "Winchokes."

I've owned it for 20+ years and been very pleased.
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I am very pleased with the performance and durability of my three Model 23's, a 12, a 20 & a 28 gauge. 30+ years of use for the 12 and 24/25 years for the others. The barrels a chrome plated and if you get one choked IC/M (26" barrels) or one of the late guns with the choke tubes, you could use steel shot (if you must!).
I have used my 26" IC/M with good results on ducks and Sandhill Cranes.
I would not have choke tubes installed, but that may just be me.
The Model 23 was the first double to offer choke tubes.

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Were those original Winchokes steel shot compatible? If so, I'd think it better to look for one with factory chokes.

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