Winchester Model 42 26″ FULL Simmons Rib .410 Bore Pump Shotgun, 1957 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,525.00
WOA#: WY240604WS003
Make: Winchester
Model: 42
Serial Number: 146530
Year of Manufacture: 1957
Gauge: .410 Bore, 3” Chamber
Action Type: Pump Action with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-“, “MODEL 42 – 410 – 3 IN. CHAM.- / -MADE IN U.S.A. – WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-” and “FULL”. The bottom of the receiver extension and receiver are both marked “146530”.
Barrel Length: 26”, after-market Simmons vent-rib.
Choke: Full, Fixed
Sights / Optics: There is a raybar bead in a base at the front of the rib and a smaller white mid-bead. The top of the rib, its extension, and the receiver are serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered deluxe walnut with extended slide handle, capped pistol grip, monte carlo comb and serrated black plastic Fajen buttplate. There are smooth diamond motifs in the checkering. The finish shows scattered thinning and discoloration. There are some light nicks and scratches. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14 3/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has light wear with well defined serrations. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition as not original to the gun.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is some scattered stubborn fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates about 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 92% of its metal finish. There are some light nicks and scratches. There is some scuffing on the left of the barrel in front of the magazine bracket. There are infrequent small spots of minor surface erosion under the finish. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Very Good-plus 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 1957. The Model 42 was the first pump shotgun specifically designed for the .410 chambering and resembles its larger cousin the Model 12. This example has seen some customization with a new blue finish, Simmons ventilated rib, and a new set of checkered walnut stocks installed. With its 26″ 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. Please see our photos and good luck!
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud
