Browning Model 42 High Grade (.410 Bore) Pump-Action, 26 in Vent Rib, Full Choke, Miroku Japan, Limited Production Grade V with Gold Inlays, With Original Box
This Browning Model 42 High Grade (Grade V/Grade 5) is a limited-production, Miroku-made reissue from the early 1990s that stands out for its factory scroll engraving with gold-inlaid game scenes, high-polish blued finish, and highly figured walnut. Chambered in .410 Bore with a 26-inch ventilated-rib barrel and fixed Full choke, it combines refined presentation with a classic small-bore pump configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. There are some minor scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Browning Model 42 owner's manual
- Original Box
Built by Miroku in Japan for Browning in the 1990s, this Model 42 High Grade features factory scroll engraving with gold-inlaid scenes. The left side depicts two pointing dogs with a flushing bird, and the right side shows ducks in flight. The receiver and barrel wear a high-polish blued finish that complements the presentation-grade wood.
The shotgun is chambered for both 2.5- and 3-inch .410 shells and has a 4+1 capacity. It uses a 26-inch steel barrel with a ventilated rib and a fixed Full choke, giving a focused patterning profile for .410. The length of pull measures 14.0 inches.
The stock and forend are highly figured walnut with cut checkering and a gloss finish. Details include a Browning-marked buttplate and a walnut forend with diamond-panel checkering that offers a secure grasp along the ribbed barrel.
Factory markings include the Browning Arms Company Morgan, Utah & Montreal P.Q. — Made in Japan legend. This High Grade/Grade V configuration is a limited-production offering that pairs refined engraving and gold inlays with Browning’s classic small-bore pump design.