Back in early 80s they couldn't give those things away. Why do you think they quit making them.
Jager, if you're speaking of Repros, they quit making them because the owners of the plant--in which all the Japanese Winchesters were made--decided there was more money in making auto parts.
Comparing the Repro to the 23, depends on what you're after. If you want a true 28, on a 28ga frame and weighing what a 28 should, then--at least according to the Blue Book (can't say I've seen any small frame 23's listed recently)--the Repro 28 doesn't cost any more, and probably less. And of the 12/20/28 Repros commonly seen, the 28 is the priciest of the bunch.
Last edited by L. Brown; 08/28/08 03:14 PM.
