I just took possession of a new unfired Model 23 Winchester in 20 Gauge.

I'd like a second set of barrels made for it. possibly a .450-400 nitro. It will also have to include a new forend piece.

Who would you trust to do this? What chambering do you suggest for cape buffalo?

Tony Galazan

DR prices are down so much now that you can probably buy a good used 450-400 for what barrels will cost.
Yes that is an excellent caliber.

Galazan has problems regulating shotgun barrels , cannot imagine what he could do for a rifle.

Don't know if you are looking for a monoblock for this project but I have a damaged set of 20 gauge barrels that could be sacrificed if you're interested.

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Originally posted by squeezenhope:
Galazan has problems regulating shotgun barrels , cannot imagine what he could do for a rifle.

News to me...can you give specifics?

Duane, I will send you a PM.

I should have worded my earlier comment more specifically. The problems I am aware of were specific to Galazan Model 21's.

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Originally posted by robert lerner:
Don't know if you are looking for a monoblock for this project but I have a damaged set of 20 gauge barrels that could be sacrificed if you're interested.

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Originally posted by Jim Kobe:
Tony Galazan

Thanks Jim, I was unable to find a way to contact him.

I'm not a tech guy so I don't know how to send photo's via photobucket or any of the other platform's. I can send you a cellphone text picture if you willing to give me your cellphone #. Mine is 907-602-1619. But briefly about the barrels and their damage, I had the barrels cut down to 24 inches from28 for oklahoma quail and tubes installed. The gunsmith did a shitty job w the tubes because you can see slight bulges of the threading on the exterior . I shot those barrels for afew years and luckily came across an unblued and unused set of 28 inch barrels that I had installed. The barrels came without ejectors so I had to take them off the 24 inch barrels. I would believe that the barrels could still be kept and used 100 % provided you cut off maybe 2 inches of the section that was "tubed" . But I also believe it is going to be tough to find ejectors. I had midwest gun works in kansas city ffit the 28 inch barrels and they maybe the best place to start looking for a set of ejectors. Again, sorry I can't send pics thru AR . Let me know if you want some via cellphone. Robert

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