Winchester Model 42 Skeet Grade .410 Bore Pump-Action Shotgun, 26 Inch Solid Rib, 3 Inch Chamber (1941)
This Winchester Model 42 Skeet Grade is a .410 bore pump-action shotgun manufactured in 1941. It features a 26 inch Proof Steel barrel with a solid matted rib and fixed skeet choke, a 3 inch chamber, and right-side ejection. It is a takedown configuration with matching serials on the receiver extension and takedown ring, and carries Winchester WP proofs on both the barrel and receiver.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. There are scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny. Rust and pitting are present.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 42 Skeet Grade .410 Bore pump-action shotgun
The Proof Steel barrel is marked "WINCHESTER — PROOF STEEL — MODEL 42 — WINCHESTER — 410 — 3 IN. CHAM. — SKEET" and carries a solid, non-ventilated matted rib with a fixed skeet choke. A single front bead provides a clean sight picture tailored to the Skeet Grade configuration.
Per the serial range, this shotgun was manufactured in 1941. It is a takedown model with matching serials on the receiver extension and takedown ring, confirming its original fitted components. Winchester WP proofs are present on both the barrel and the receiver.
The action is pump-operated with right-side ejection and a tubular magazine configured for a 2+1 capacity with 3 inch shells. The chamber is cut for 3 inch .410 bore ammunition, aligning with the barrel legend.
The stock set is walnut, including a pistol-grip buttstock with diamond-pattern checkering and a long checkered forend. A ventilated rubber recoil pad has been installed, yielding a 12.25 inch length of pull while maintaining a full-size profile.