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Winchester Model 42 - RARE DELUXE STAMPED SOLID RIB, FACTORY 99%
Guns International #: 100650501 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Shotguns - Model 42 - Winchester Shotguns - Pump
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 175
Total Number of Listings: 5136
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Description:
Winchester Model 42 Pump .410 Gauge Shotgun
RARE DELUXE STAMPED, SOLID RIB, FACTORY 99%
General Specs: Winchester, Year 1949, .410 Gauge, 6lbs 7oz, Pump action
Serial Number: 80777
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 Field Grade guns, and there were also Skeet Grades, Trap Grades, and the Deluxe 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 on a very few of the Deluxe guns a stamping on the receiver below the serial number declaring the gun a "DELUXE". Schwing notes that this stamping ceased in 1949 and very few Deluxe Grades built between 1946 and 1949 ever actually received this stamp. And here in lies the rub when evaluating low production, desirable, higher grade Model 42's---there are a lot of fakes, far more than were ever produced by the factory. To determine originality you must study the sum of the parts and look at the gun very closely with an educated eye. This gun, serial number 8077 built in 1949 is one of the rare ORIGINAL, FACTORY DELUXE GRADES. The metal finishes are all factory original and at 99% overall. The stampings on the bottom of the receiver are deep, consistent, factory applied and a perfect match to the example provided by Schwing in his definitive book on the Model 42. The wood and checkering are factory original. We have here a bona fide Deluxe Grade Model 42 in near mint condition. Even the jewelling on the bolt and carrier match the book exactly. The Deluxe Model 42 in high original condition is a fun little gun to shoot and collect and will continue to grow in value as you enjoy its use, especially in this high, factory original condition. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26"
Chokes: skeet
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter: 0.409
% Blue: 98% factory
Chambers: 3" factory
Ribs: solid raised rib
Sights: silver mid, red front
Action
Case Color: blue 99% edge wear factory
Screws: perfect
Trigger Type: single crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 99%
Stock
Type: english stock/double diamnod skeet forend
LOP: 14"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 3/4"
Checkering Condition: excellent factory
Butt Treatment: factory plate
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. 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!
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $140.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email or call us directly, at #616-292-6240. Thanks! Jay Shachter, Vintage Firearms, Inc
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes