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Winchester Model 42 Skeet Grade Straight English Style Stock Solid Rib 26 inch Barrel 1939 All Original Pre War Guns International #: 103319608 Seller's Inventory #: 001 Category: Winchester Shotguns - Model 42 - Shotguns - Skeet Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Craypi Member Since: 4/2/20 First Name: Chris Last Name: Ray State: Idaho Zip: 83835 Country: United States Phone: (209) 747-0463 Fax: (866) 280-5971 Number of Active Listings: 1 Total Number of Listings: 14 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Paypal, Cashier Bank Check, Venmo, Postal Money Order Description: For Sale is a Pre War 1939 Winchester Model 42 Skeet with the Straight Stock and 26" Full Rib 3 inch Barrel. All original.  The Winchester Model 42 is a classic pump-action .410 bore shotgun produced from 1933 to 1963, often called "the greatest little shotgun ever made." Skeet straight stock ribbed barrel"— refers to a Standard Grade model with a straight-grip stock and a solid ribbed barrel. Here's a quick breakdown based on historical specs: Straight stock: This is a rare special-order feature on Standard Grade models (most had pistol-grip stocks). Straight stocks were more common on higher grades like Skeet or Trap but add collectibility here. Ribbed barrel: Likely a solid rib (a flat metal strip on top of the barrel for sighting, introduced in 1934), as factory ventilated (vent) ribs were extremely rare (only about 61 produced with 2½-inch chambers). Aftermarket vent ribs (e.g., by Simmons) exist but are less desirable for originality. "Sheet" clarification: This may be a typo or shorthand for "skeet" (a grade with upgraded wood and chokes) or "sweet" (slang for a desirable example). If it's Skeet Grade, values increase significantly due to select walnut and checkering. If it's a plain "sheet metal" reference, it could point to the grooved metal forearm, but that's standard. Barrel lengths were typically 26" or 28", with chokes like full, modified, or improved cylinder. Chambers were 2½" (pre-1948, rarer) or 3". Without the serial number, exact year/grade is hard to pinpoint, but pre-WWII (1933–1941) examples command premiums (up to 25–50% more) Will accept Postal Money Order, VENMO, Cashier/Personal Check- See G Feedback as "WINBUYER" and eBay as "cjmray Price: $3,950.00 Curio/Relic: Yes Shotgun Gauge: .410 Gauge Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 42 Serial Number: 36831 Barrel Length: 26 Condition: Very Good Metal Condition: Very Good Wood Condition: Very Good Bore Condition: Very Good Barrel Type: Solid Rib Action: Pump Rib: Full Manufacture Date: 1939 Item Location: Hayden Idaho