Make: Winchester

Model: 42, G4201S

Serial Number: 150643

Year of Manufacture: 1958 / C&R

Gauge: .410 Bore, 3" Shells

Action Type: Pump Action with Tubular Magazine

Barrel Length: 26"

Choke: Fixed, FULL

Sights / Optics: There is a silver-colored bead at the muzzle. The top of the receiver is serrated for glare reduction.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a post-war style grooved flat-bottom slide handle, semi-pistol grip, straight comb and checkered black hard rubber Winchester buttplate. There are minor handling marks and compressions. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 7/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has defined checkering. Overall, the stocks rate in Fine condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore. There is fouling down the length. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are a few light scratches. The action shows light operational wear. There is thinning on the leading edges. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly and smoothly. This shotgun will slam-fire as designed. 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 standard grade .410 bore pump-action shotgun from 1958. 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 one is in Excellent condition, showing wear consistent with responsible use and storage over the last 70+ years. It would make a fine addition to any collection, especially if you have a new generation of shooters to train.