Guns International #: 102897649
Seller's Inventory #: W1021A
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Guns International #: 102897649
Category - Winchester Shotguns - Model 42
- Shotguns - .410 Gauge
VERY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 42 CHECKERED PISTOL GRIP VENT RIB 410 SHOTGUN
Description: 28 inch barrel with the ventilated rib in the very rare 2-1/2 inch chamber. Skeet choked. This gun features the third variation of the oval post rib and is marked "Simmons Patent". These were installed by Simmons Gun Co in Kansas city and then sent to Winchester for finishing. Pistol grip checkered wood in VG condition with most original varnish and 14 inch LOP. Overall metal is generally VG with 90% blue. VG bore. Interesting gun. In the Winchester Model 42 book by Ned Schwing on page 146 is stated that Winchester only produced a total of 61 Model 42's with vent rib and 2-1/2 inch chamber. Rare gun showing little use. Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google. Price: $5,750.00 Curio/Relic: Yes Shotgun Gauge: .410 Gauge Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102897649
Seller's Inventory #: W1021A
Guns International #: 102897649
Seller's Inventory #: W1021A