Make: Winchester

Model: 42

Serial Number: 104174

Year of Manufacture: 1951 / C&R

Gauge: .410 Bore, 3" Chamber

Action Type: Pump Action with Tubular Magazine

Barrel Length: 28", Solid Rib

Choke: Full, Fixed

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a metallic bead. The top of the solid rib and receiver are serrated for glare reduction. 

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece deluxe checkered walnut with extended slide handle, capped pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and Winchester checkered hard rubber buttplate. There are a few light handling marks. The checkering is crisp. 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 sharp checkering with little to no wear. Overall, the stocks are in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion. There is minor fouling streaks in the choke. In this writer's opinion the bore rates 10/10. 

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 97% of its current metal finish. The balance of the finish is strong and complete throughout with minor thinning on the leading edges. The action shows light operational wear post. The screw heads are sharp with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Excellent condition.

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 Deluxe .410 bore pump-action shotgun from 1951. 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 genuine Deluxe model boasts an excellent amount of original finish, strong mechanics and a very bright, clean bore. With its 28" barrel choked Full, 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.