Winchester Model 42 Standard Grade .410 Bore Pump-Action Shotgun, 27.5 in Plain Barrel, 3 in Chamber, Modified Choke (1939 Pre-War)
This 1939 Winchester Model 42 Standard Grade is a pre-war .410 Bore pump-action with New Haven rollmarks and "Patents Pending" status. It features a measured 27.5 inch plain steel barrel with a factory Modified choke and a 3 inch chamber, plus takedown construction with matching assembly numbers on the barrel extension and magazine-yoke components. The configuration is classic field/standard, with a single-bead sight, blued finish, and walnut furniture.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal marks from prior handling and use. The bore is bright and clean.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 42 Standard Grade .410 Bore pump-action shotgun
Built in 1939, this pre-WWII Model 42 carries the desirable New Haven rollmarks with "Patents Pending," marking it as an early production example. It follows the Standard/Field configuration with a plain, no-rib barrel and a single bead front sight.
The barrel measures 27.5 inches and is fitted with a factory Modified choke, paired with a 3 inch chamber. This setup, along with the .410 Bore, makes for a classic and versatile field pattern in the Model 42 lineup.
The shotgun uses Winchester's takedown system, allowing the barrel, forend, and magazine assembly to separate from the receiver. Matching assembly numbers are present on the barrel extension and magazine-yoke components, consistent with factory-fitted parts.
Controls and operation include bottom loading with right-side ejection and a tubular magazine rated at 4+1. The receiver and barrel are steel with a blued finish.
The stock and ribbed corncob fore-end are walnut. The stock has a pistol-grip profile, is uncheckered, and wears a hard rubber buttplate. Length of pull is measured at 13.8 inches.