1st Year Pre-War Winchester Model 42 26? Full .410 Pump Shotgun, 1933 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,225.00
WOA#: WY240627TS020
Make: Winchester
Model: 42, Catalog Number G4201S
Serial Number: 14255
Year of Manufacture: 1933, 1st Year Production
Gauge: Bore 410, 2 1/2” and 3” Shells
Action Type: Pump Action with 2/3 Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked -“WINCHESTER / PROOF STEEL”-, “MODEL 42”, “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-“, “410 – 3 IN.” and “FULL”, the right is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / – NEW HAVEN, CONN. – PATENTS PENDING -“. The top of the barrel at the rear and the top of the receiver at the front each have an ovalled “WP” proof. The bottom of the receiver extension and receiver are both marked “14255”. The bottom of the magazine tube and the bottom of the receiver extension are marked with opposing arrow indexing marks.
Barrel Length: 26”
Choke: Full, Fixed
Sights / Optics: There is a silver-colored bead at the muzzle.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece walnut with a pre-war grooved “corn-cob” slide handle, flat-bottom pistol grip, straight comb and checkered hard rubber Winchester buttplate. The stocks have scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches with a few more notable dings. There is a crack in the bottom-front of the wrist. There are some areas of thinning finish. Toward the rear of the buttstock is some light weathering and there are some grain-lines opening up. The LOP measures 13 7/8? from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Originally black, the plate has mostly gone to a brownish color with some scattered light wear, checkering and lettering are well defined. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 87% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is some scattered finish wear, mostly toward the front of the receiver and the rear of the barrel, with notable finish wear on the magazine tube. There are some light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is infrequent minor surface oxidation. There are tool marks around some screw heads. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in about Very Good 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 pre-war Winchester Model 42 standard grade .410 bore pump action shotgun from 1933, the year this model was introduced. The Model 42 was the first pump shotgun specifically designed for the .410 chambering and resembles its larger cousin the Model 12. It is in Very Good condition, showing wear consistent with honest use in the field. The shotgun retains a great bore and strong mechanics. It would make a fine addition to any collection, especially if you have a new generation of shooters to train. Please see our photos and good luck!
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud
