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There were so few Pigeon grade Winchester model 42,s made that it would be foolish not to have a member of the Winchester collectors assoc.visually check your shotgun.These fine made shotguns are very collectable,and the value could be between 7,000-12,500 dollars.A reputable collector/gun dealer should be consulted,and a hands on appraised value should be sought by you.
Model 301 is unfamiliar. No record is found with that number. There is however a Winchester model 101, and it was made in the Pigeon Grade. The model 101 is an Over/under design and was made in several different configurations.
High grade shotgun. Better wood, better metal fit and finish. VERY nice guns.
Pigeon Grade, as used in firearms, specifically shotguns, is a term for a higher level of fit and finish - both mechanically and appearance wise for a limited number of guns. Pigeon grade guns are more valuable than regular production guns or Sporting guns. Recently some manufacturers have further subdivided into categories such as Silver Pigeon, Gold Pigeon, Onyx, etc. Pigeon grade guns will carry, often, more engraving, better wood (though there are again levels of wood, the best being "exhibition" wood), gold inlay, wood carving, etc. Some, at least a pre-war Winchester Model 12, will have an engraved pigeon near the serial number. Wood grade is not indicated by any markings, but by visualization. A greatly valuable combo would be an unfired pigeon grade gun with exhibition grade wood.
This question would be better addressed if directed to Winchester directly.
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Yes.The winchester model 23 shotgun began production in the year 1978.It was the first Winchester shotgun to have interchangable chokes,along with fixed choke barrels.The model 23XTR was offered in Grade I,pigeon grade,pigeon grade lightweight,pegion grade ducks unlimited,golden quail series,light duck,heavy duck,custom 2 barrel set,grande canadian,and the model 23 custom,and classic series.I believe that these shotguns were discontinued in the year 1987.
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your Winchester model 23 pigeon grade is worth 2300 in new unfired condition.You can add a 20% premium to this amount because it is in 20ga.
$1475 new in box
These high grade shotguns were made in Japan by Miroku in the year 1993.There were only 850 made.
That depends on the grade and condition with the range from about $200 for a poor condition standard grade to $2000 for a pigeon grade in excellent condition. Have it appraised and identified by a gunsmith or collector.