Winchester Repeating Arms (USRAC / Miroku)

The Winchester Model 23 is an over-under shotgun manufactured by US Repeating Arms Company in New Haven, Connecticut and later by Miroku in Japan. It was introduced in 1978 as a premium field and target shotgun. The Model 23 features a boxlock action with mechanical trigger and automatic ejectors. It was offered in 12 gauge and 20 gauge with barrel lengths from 660 mm to 762 mm. The shotgun was available in several grades including the Pigeon Grade and the high-grade Custom Shop models.