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Winchester Model 42 – 2 BARREL SET, #5 ENGRAVED, PIGEON GRADE, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101300802 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Shotguns - Model 42 - Shotguns - Multi Barrel Sets
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: 190
Total Number of Listings: 5162
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:
General Specs: Winchester, Year 1949, .410 Gauge, 6lbs 5oz/ 6lbs 7oz
Serial Number: 78454
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 almost have to rely on an upgraded gun. The Model 42 shown here, sn78454 built in 1950, is a beautiful example of a Pigeon Grade gun with all the correct features, gorgeous wood, and with the additional bonus of a second barrel set to add versatility to your shooting pleasures. One set is 26” Skeet, the other a 28” Full choke, covering all your needs in the field or at the traps. Just look at the 3X wood, superb hand-rubbed oil finish, and proper Winchester 12-5 engraving executed by Nick Kusmit, one of the last of the bonafide Winchester factory engravers. This set is housed in a custom-fit canvas and leather case with accessories and maker’s label. The case is actually fit to this gun so that no movement of the barrels or stock section can occur. 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. There are many nicely done aftermarket engraved Model 42’s for sale, but very few that are done exactly like a Winchester original and as a two-barrel set. This is very likely the only time in your life you will have the opportunity to own such a fine and rare Winchester Model 42, so don’t miss out. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26" ; 28"
Chokes: WS1; Full
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter: .408/.407
% Blue: 99%
Chambers: 3" both
Ribs: Solid
Sights: red bradley front; middle
Action
Action: pump
Case Color: receiver 99% blue
Screws: perfect
Engraving: #5 style; Nick Kusmit; aftermarket
Trigger Type: single
Trigger Guard Color: 99%
Stock
Type: English stock/Skeet forend; double diamond; Pigeon 3x
LOP: 14 3/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 1/16"
DAH: 2 5/16"
DAC: 1 9/16"
Cast: 1/8" Off
Checkering Condition: sharp
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 $95.00 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