Winchester Model 42 G4201S .410 GA Pump-Action Shotgun, MFD 1958 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,391.00

LSB#: LSB250726MN015

Make: Winchester 

Model: 42, Catalog Number G4201S 

Serial Number: 149519 

Year of Manufacture: 1958 

Gauge: .410 Bore, 3″ Shells 

Action Type: Pump Action with Tubular Magazine 

Barrel Length: 26″ 

Choke: Full, Fixed 

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

Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a grooved flat-bottom slide handle, flat-bottom pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered black hard rubber Winchester buttplate. There are a few light nicks, scuffs and small scratches. There are no chips or cracks. The buttstock is lighter in color than the slide handle. The LOP measures 14″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some little nicks on the edges and light wear with stubborn fouling in the well defined checkering. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good-plus condition. 

Type of Finish: Blue 

Finish Originality: Original 

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright. There is no erosion in the bore, just a little stubborn fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9+ out of 10. 

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is some scattered light finish wear. There is scattered minor surface oxidation. There are infrequent minor nicks and small scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Very Good condition. 

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

Box, Paperwork, and 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. It is in Very Good condition, showing wear consistent with its age and responsible use over the last 67 years. The shotgun retains a nice 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