Winchester Model 42 G4204S .410 Bore 28″ FULL Pump Shotgun MFD 1952 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,625.00

LSB#: WY240823JH010

Make: Winchester

Model: 42, Catalog Number G4204S

Serial Number: 113089

Year of Manufacture: 1952

Gauge: .410 Bore, 3” Shells

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 top of the barrel is marked with the “WP” proof mark at the top-rear and this same mark is on the top-front of the receiver. The bottom of the receiver extension and receiver are both marked “113089”. The receiver extension and the magazine tube have indexing arrows.

Barrel Length: 28”

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 & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a post-war style grooved flat-bottom slide handle, pre-war style flat-bottom pistol grip, straight comb and checkered black hard rubber Winchester buttplate. The buttstock’s color is notably more blonde than the slide handle. There are a few scattered light nicks and scratches. 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 light wear with well defined checkering. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good-Fine condition as possibly partially replaced.
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 90% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. There is handling wear on the bottom of the receiver. There is more minor wear on the barrel toward the rear. There are a few light nicks and scratches, mostly on the bottom of the barrel extension. 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 Very Good-plus 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 1952. The Model 42 was the first pump shotgun specifically designed for the .410 chambering and resembles its larger cousin the Model 12. The gun is in Very Good-plus condition, showing wear consistent with responsible use in the field over the last 70+ years. It has a lot of original finish remaining with 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