2020 September Premier, Volume I

Rare Pre-World War II Deluxe Winchester Model 42 Shotgun with Desirable Solid Rib Barrel
LOT 348
Desirable and Rare Pre-World War II Winchester Deluxe Model 42 Slide
Action Shotgun with Solid Rib Barrel - Serial no. 33982, 410 gauge, 26 inch
solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1937. Single bead sight on
the matte rib barrel with “-WINCHESTER/PROOF STEEL-MODEL 42- WINCHESTER/
TRADEMARK- .410-3 IN.” marking on the left side, 3 inch chamber Winchester
“WP” proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, and full choke. Diamond
checkered fancy walnut slide handle and pistol grip stock with checkered
Winchester buttplate. Length of pull is 13 7/8 inches.
CONDITION: Extremely fine with 85% plus original blue finish, moderate
light cycling marks visible on the magazine tube and action bar,
scattered surface scratches, and some traces of very light
spotting. The wood is also very fine with crisp
checkering, small dings, attractive grain, and
some scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 12000 - 17000
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