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On my road trip this past week-end, saw three Model 23 Winchesters for sale. To say the least, the prices being asked was staggering. What is going on with this market, or are these dealers on drugs?
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You haven't provided enough information to deterime either way.
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OK, hows about a 20 gauge, 25-1/2" bbls, with the screw-in extended chokes, Pigeon grade, semi-pistol grip, black rubber pad, used, but pretty nice, not sure if it had the case or what, but for $4599!!!!!!! Sheesh! Should I have jumped on it? 
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Plus, of course, I would have to pay 7% sales tax!!
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I would not buy something that runs on any kind of primer given the possibility of primer shortages and even regulations. In fact, why not buy a flintlock? Really. Rocks aren't going away anytime soon.
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Well the barrels alone make it a "no go" for me. I would say that is steep either way.
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Actually, no, this store doesn't think it is a 21. They had a 21 right below it. Any 21 that cheap has to be a real POS. IMHO.
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Well, I did pick up a similar 12 gauge for $1999. Which I thought was overpriced, but I thought I would like another 23, to replace the three I once had, but stupidly sold. I don't like short barrels either, but the 23's are heavy enough that I think I can deal with it.
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[quote=mudstud]Actually, no, this store doesn't think it is a 21. They had a 21 right below it. Any 21 that cheap has to be a real POS. [quote=mudstud]
Have a 16 gauge that I am thinking of selling... Pm me if you are interested over a 23
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You may want to look at cabelas in post falls....
I would not buy something that runs on any kind of primer given the possibility of primer shortages and even regulations. In fact, why not buy a flintlock? Really. Rocks aren't going away anytime soon.
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I did not see a 16 gauge 21 for sale in post falls...
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$2000 to $2500 are reasonable ranges for 23s, maybe less, maybe more depending on condition, gauge and wood quality. You might want to check out 201s before you spend money on a 23 or even more on a 21.
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