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Winchester Model 42 – CUSTOM UPGRADE, ANGELO BEE, RAISED GOLD INLAYS, 3X WOOD
Guns International #: 100948169 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Shotguns - Model 42 - Angelo Bee Engraved Firearms
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: 174
Total Number of Listings: 5134
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 .410 Gauge Shotgun
CUSTOM UPGRADE, ANGELO BEE, RAISED GOLD INLAYS, 3X WOOD
General Specs: Winchester, Year 1954, .410 Gauge, 6lbs 7oz, Pump Shotgun
Serial Number: 133879
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. There were just over 5000 Skeet Grades ever produced, or about 3% of total production. The Winchester Model 42 has been held dear in the eyes of the .410 aficionado, and there has been a strong following for the upgraded guns that have been highly decorated with fine bank-note scroll, gold inlays, fancy wood, etc. Angelo Bee is a sought after engraving artist that has been responsible for many of these fine upgrades, and as he winds down his life’s work spanning decades, the attention to his accomplishments is multiplying rapidly. This beautiful Model 42, sn133879 built in the mid-1950’s, is a grand example of an Angelo Bee custom Winchester M42. Done in concert with Christophe Rouffose (scroll work), the bank note scroll is deeply carved with shaded backgrounds, beautifully done. The 4 raised gold doves on the right side of the receiver and 4 raised gold quail on the left side of the receiver is representative of what this gun would excel at in the field; hunting small-framed, thin-skinned game birds. The wood is fully figured exhibition grade black walnut with perfect 22lpi checkering and perfect hand rubbed oil finish. This gun is 100% without a mark or ding anywhere in the wood, and only slight wear on the slide action bluing. What a gorgeous gun to have in your collection and utilize in the field. These guns are sure to go up in value as Angelo Bee begins to slow down and retire in the next few years. A great investment vehicle and source of pride and shooting pleasures, a Winchester Model 42 custom built by Angelo Bee is a gun you should have in your collection! Thanks for looking.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26"
Chokes: 0.002
Bores: perfect mirror
Bore Diameter: 0.407
% Blue: 100%
Chambers: 3"
Ribs: donut post vent rib
Sights: silver middle; red Bradley front
Action
Action: pump
Case Color: blue/french grey 100%
Screws: perfect
Engraving: Angelo Bee/C. Roufosse engraved; 4 dove, 4 quail gold
Trigger Type: gold, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 100%
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/skeet forend; full figure fancy
LOP: 13 7/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 5/8"
DAH: 2 3/8"
DAC: 1 1/2"
Cast: 0
Checkering Condition: perfect
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 $95.00 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
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