Guns International #: 101391933

Category - Winchester Shotguns - Model 42 - Shotguns - .410 Gauge

Category
Winchester Shotguns - Model 42
Shotguns - .410 Gauge

Winchester Model 42 – DELUXE GRADE, 1947, 28”, KILLER WOOD, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Winchester, Year 1947, .410 Gauge, 6lbs 5oz, Chokes Full, LOP 13 3/4" , DAH 1 1/2", DAC 1 9/16"
Serial Number: 62599

The Model 42 is an icon in the ranks of Winchester firearms, made in the days of the highest quality control and hand fitted parts.  The Model 42 was a flawlessly produced little pump gun, chambered only for the diminutive .410 shotgun shell.  In the 30 years of production that ran from 1933 to 1963, almost 160,000 of these fine guns were produced.  A very large percentage were Standard Grade guns, and there were also Skeet Grades, Trap Grades, Deluxe Grades, and rarely a Pigeon Grade. IN ALL THERE WERE LESS THAN 400 DELUXE GRADES EVER MADE BY THE FACTORY.   In Ned Schwing's book "THE WINCHESTER MODEL 42" he describes the Deluxe Grade as a continuation of the Trap Grade that was in production from 1934 to 1939 with only 231 guns produced.  In 1946 the Deluxe Grade took the place of the Trap Grade with the same distinguishing features, namely the jeweled bolt and carrier, XXX wood, double diamond 20-line-per-inch checkered forend, single diamond checkered stock, and all fitted with the utmost care.  Schwing mentions the Pigeon Grade being made with the same features as the Deluxe Grade with the addition of the Pigeon engraving on the magazine tube.  With so few Deluxe or Pigeon Grade Model 42 guns ever made, if you want an example in your collection you may choose to consider a gun that has had some restorations done to the gun.  The Model 42 shown here, sn62599 built in 1947, is a beautiful example of a Deluxe Grade gun with all the correct features; gorgeous wood with double diamond checkering pattern, engine turned bolt and carrier, and hand polished parts.  Just look at the 3X wood, superb hand-rubbed oil finish, and it is definitive factory wood on the gun.  The 28” solid rib barrel has a mirror bore and Full choke.  The chamber has been lengthened to 3” at some point so you can shoot the heavier shells for hunting birds and rabbits.  THIS IS A GORGEOUS EXAMPLE OF WINCHESTER’S HIGHEST OFFERING IN THE MODEL 42 LINE.  Of course, everything Winchester will always be collectible, and values will always continue to climb, as they are not being made any longer.   This gun has been used in the past so no need to hesitate shooting the gun at clays or for your next woodcock hunt.  Thanks for looking!

Barrels

Barrel Length:  28"
Chokes:  0.018  full
Bores:  Mirror 
Bore Diameter:  0.406
% Blue:  99%
Chambers:  3"  
Ribs:  solid
Sights:  Red Bradley front/ silver middle

Action

Action:  pump action
Case Color:  receiver blue 99%
Screws:  excellent
Engraving:  none
Trigger Type:  single
Trigger Guard Color:  98%

Stock

Type:  capped pistol grip/ double diamond
LOP:  13 3/4"
LOP To End Of Wood:  13 3/8"
DAH:  1 1/2"
DAC: 1 9/16" 
Cast:  1/8 On Heel 1/8 Off Toe
Checkering Condition:  excellent
Butt Treatment:  Black winchester plate

There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine firearm. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!

Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $55.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes

Call to purchase #616-292-6240.  If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc

We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes