Make: Winchester

Model: 42

Serial Number: 90476

Year of Manufacture: 1950 / C&R

Gauge: .410 Bore, 2 1/2" Chamber

Action Type: Pump Action with Tubular Magazine

Barrel Length: 28", Solid Rib

Choke: Skeet, Fixed

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a plastic bead with an orange center set in a post base fixed to the front of the solid rib. The top of the rib and receiver are serrated for glare reduction.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece upgraded checkered walnut with extended slide handle, capped pistol grip, straight comb, and Winchester checkered hard rubber buttplate. There are a few light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has light wear with well defined checkering. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is some minor stubborn fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates about 10 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 99% of its current metal finish. This rifle has been nicely engraved outside of factory with gold accents on the sides of the receiver. The balance of the finish is strong and complete throughout. The action shows little to no operational wear post refinish. The screw heads are sharp with strong slots. The markings are clear though a bit shallow. Overall, this shotgun is in Excellent condition as refinished.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly and smoothly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: This is a vintage post-war Winchester Model 42 .410 bore pump-action shotgun from 1950. The Model 42 was the first pump shotgun specifically designed for the .410 chambering and resembles its larger cousin the Model 12. Only 159,353 Model 42s were made. This example has seen some customization with a new blue finish, engraving, and upgraded stocks with beautiful grain. With its 28" barrel choked Skeet, this will make a neat gun that will turn some heads on the clays field and would be a nice display in a Winchester collection missing a Model 42.