Winchester Model 42 G4254S 28″ FULL Solid Rib .410 Pump Shotgun 1957 C&R
SOLD FOR: $2,550
WOA#: WY240227CP011
Make: Winchester
Model: 42, Catalog Number G4254S
Serial Number: 144107
Year of Manufacture: 1957
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 to the left of the rib and this same mark is on the top-front of the receiver. The bottom of the receiver extension and receiver are both marked “144107”. The receiver extension and the magazine tube have indexing arrows. The barrel has a “53” (1953) year marking.
Barrel Length: 28”, Solid Rib
Choke: Full, Fixed
Sights / Optics: There is a silver-colored bead at the front of the rib. The top of the rib and receiver are serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a post-war style grooved flat-bottom slide handle, post-war style flat-bottom pistol grip, straight comb and checkered black hard rubber Winchester buttplate. The stocks have a few scattered minor marks. There is a thin repaired crack in the top-front of the wrist. The top-rear corners of the slide handle each appear to have been sanded down a little. The LOP measures 14″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some light wear with well defined checkering. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished
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 97% of its current metal finish. There is some minor scuffing on the magazine tube. The action shows minor operational wear. There is infrequent minor erosion under the finish, mostly at the receiver’s serial marking. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The receiver and barrel finish has gone to a plum hue. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are generally clear, the receiver’s proof is shallow. Overall, this shotgun is in Fine 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 standard grade .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. The gun is in Fine-plus condition as refinished, showing wear consistent with little use since the new finish was applied, retaining 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
