SCARCE Winchester Model 42 .410 Bore 26″ CYL Pump Shotgun MFD 1946 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,340
WOA#: WY240227CP008
Make: Winchester
Model: 42
Serial Number: 55723
Year of Manufacture: Sept, 1946
Gauge: .410 Bore, 3” Shells
Action Type: Pump Action with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA / -WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-”, “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”, “MODEL42-410-3IN. CHAM. CYL”. The top of the receiver and barrel are marked with Winchester WP proofs. The bottom of the receiver and extension are marked with the serial number. The receiver extension and magtube are marked with indexing arrows.
Barrel Length: 26”
Choke: Fixed, CYL (CYL Chokes were discontinued in 1951)
Sights / Optics: There is a silver-colored bead at the muzzle. The top of the receiver is serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: This shotgun has a correct Pre War Stock and Post War Forearm. 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 has a few scattered light nicks and scratches/compression marks. The LOP measures 13 7/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some light wear with heavier wear at the heel. Overall, the stocks are in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is some minor fouling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. There is some minor operation wear on the mag tube. There are some scattered faint scratches on the barrel exterior and receiver. The action shows minor operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Excellent 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 scarce vintage Early post-war Winchester Model 42 standard grade .410 bore pump-action shotgun from 1946 offered in CYL bore. The Model 42 was the first pump shotgun specifically designed for the .410 chambering and resembles its larger cousin the Model 12. This shotgun is in Excellent condition, having been refinished, but retains a beautiful bore and original stocks. According to Ned Schwing’s The Winchester Model 42, very few of these shotguns were made with CYL bore after the war as they were last offered in 1951. This will make a fine addition to any collection and given its scarcity it will be popular with the Winchester collectors. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
