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Winchester Model 42 –CUSTOM ANGELO BEE, 28”, B CARVED WOOD, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101337769 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:
General Specs: Winchester, Year 1948, .410 Gauge, 6lbs 4oz, Chokes Skeet, LOP 14 1/2", DAH 2 1/2" , DAC 1 3/8"
Serial Number: 73901
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. 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 floral scroll, gold inlays, fancy wood, etc. Angelo Bee was a well-known Browning Superposed master engraver, having worked at the FN plant in Belgium from 1951 to 1975, after which he moved to the USA. Master Engraver 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. There are many fine gun enthusiasts that have made Angelo Bee works of art part of their investment strategy and collecting goals. There will always be buyers for his best creations, and this is one of his best in the way of perfection, execution, and sheer beauty of the subject matter. This beautiful Model 42, sn73901 originally built in 1948, is a grand example of an Angelo Bee custom Winchester M42. The deeply cut acanthus style scroll is shaded by a finely stippled background and covers most of the receiver minus the game scene and border areas. The barrel has a 2” wedge of engraving at the breech and 1” wedge at muzzle, and the trigger guard is engraved as well. There is fine gold wire embellishing the perimeter of the receiver, the muzzle, and a bit on the trigger guard. The serial numbers are inlaid in gold. The foliage in the game scenes is done with gold wire. The game scenes are fabulous, with highly detailed, large, raised gold birds and dogs. There are 8 heavy gold inlays in all. If you study fine engraved guns you will note that the details in the gold inlays, the depth and sharpness of the scroll cuts, the perfection of execution, is what separates the masterpieces from the wannabees. There are a lot of mediocre engraved M42’s for sale and if you are spending this kind of money for fine gun art, you should closely scrutinize the quality of the work. Few offered for sale at any price will compare to this masterpiece from Mr.Bee. The stunning 3X walnut stocks, checkered like Winchester’s B-carved patterns with Flor-de-lis cavings and ribbons, are carved to perfection. We all love gorgeous wood on our guns and we have that here for sure! What a gorgeous gun to have in your collection and to 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 year or so. 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: 28"
Chokes: .006 Skeet
Bores: perfect mirror
Bore Diameter: 0.405
% Blue: 100%
Chambers: 3"
Ribs: solid rib, hand filed
Sights: red bradley front
Action
Action: jeweled bolt
Case Color: receiver blue 100%
Screws: excellent
Engraving: angelo bee
Trigger Type: single, crisp
Trigger Guard Color:
Stock
Type: 100% blue; engraved; gold
LOP: 14 1/2"
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 3/8"
DAH: 2 1/2"
DAC: 1 3/8"
Cast: 0
Checkering Condition: B style, superb
Butt Treatment: factory butt 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