Winchester Model 42 Standard Grade .410 Bore Pump Shotgun with 20-Inch Cutts Compensator Barrel
This Winchester Model 42 Standard Grade stands out as a customized, late-production example of the first pump shotgun designed exclusively for the .410 bore. Manufactured in 1957, it retains matching receiver and barrel extension serials, now paired with a professionally shortened 20-inch barrel capped by a Lyman Cutts Compensator. Hand-painted game-bird artwork on the walnut buttstock adds a one-of-a-kind visual touch that appeals to collectors who appreciate tasteful personalization.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair – showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair – generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Specific Condition Notes: Light scratches, scuffs, and small blemishes are present on the metal and wood surfaces. An identifying number is neatly etched on the right side of the receiver.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 42 Standard Grade shotgun with 20-inch barrel and Lyman Cutts Compensator
Winchester produced approximately 164,800 Model 42 shotguns between 1933 and 1963, and this example comes from the desirable late run with a 3-inch chamber. The bottom-ejecting action mirrors the proven design of the larger Model 12, offering smooth, reliable cycling for three-round tubular magazines loaded with .410 shells.
The barrel has been professionally shortened to 20 inches, then threaded for and fitted with a Lyman Cutts Compensator. The Cutts reduces felt recoil, tames muzzle rise, and carries a brass front bead for quick point-of-aim acquisition.
Walnut furniture remains solid, featuring the Model 42’s signature 15-groove slide fore-end for positive pump control. The pistol-grip buttstock has been carefully hand-painted with game-bird motifs, giving the gun a distinctive field aesthetic without altering its functional integrity.
All major metal parts retain their original Winchester blued finish, with WP oval proof marks visible on both receiver and barrel. Internal parts appear correct to the gun, supporting its collectible status even with the period-style modifications.