Browning Model 42 Grade I .410 Bore Pump-Action Shotgun, 26 Inch Vent Rib, Fixed Full Choke, 4+1, 1991 Japan
This Browning Model 42 Grade I is a limited-production .410 bore pump-action made in Japan in 1991, identified by the Browning two-letter date code "NZ." It features a 26 inch ventilated rib barrel with a fixed Full choke and accepts both 2 1/2 inch and 3 inch shells. The Grade I configuration pairs a high-polish blued steel receiver with a checkered walnut stock and a Browning-marked buttplate.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor markings from prior use are visible.
What's Included
- Original box
Built in Japan during Browning’s early-1990s run (circa 1991–1993), this Model 42 Grade I combines classic .410 pump handling with modern production quality. The "NZ" date code confirms 1991 manufacture within this limited production period.
The 26 inch steel barrel is topped with a ventilated rib and a single front bead, and it is set up with a fixed Full choke. The chamber accepts both 2 1/2 inch and 3 inch .410 shells, offering load flexibility within the model’s traditional format.
The receiver and barrel wear a high-polish blued finish, complemented by checkered walnut furniture with a pistol grip. Length of pull is 14.0 inches, and the butt is capped with a Browning-marked buttplate that matches the Grade I configuration.
Feeding from a 4+1 capacity, this pump-action retains the clean, straightforward lines and controls associated with the Model 42 pattern. Rollmarks include "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q., MADE IN JAPAN," reflecting its production origin and import markings.