Winchester Model 42 .410 Bore Pump-Action Shotgun, 28 Inch Barrel, Pre-64 (1949), Blued, Walnut Stock
This 1949 Winchester Model 42 is a pre-64 .410 Bore pump with a 28 inch plain barrel and 3 inch chamber, built with Winchester Proof Steel and finished in blued steel. It features classic walnut furniture with a ribbed corncob forend and a factory Winchester-logo hard-rubber buttplate. Notable collector details include the Winchester oval WP proof and matching serial stampings on the receiver and barrel extension.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. It shows various cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 42 .410 Bore pump-action shotgun
Built in the United States during the pre-64 era, this Model 42 combines Winchester’s small-bore pump design with period-correct markings and finish. The receiver and barrel wear a blued finish, and the barrel legend includes "Winchester Proof Steel" and "3 IN. CHAM."
The 28 inch plain, non-ribbed barrel is paired with a single front bead, providing a simple, traditional sighting arrangement. The .410 chamber is cut for 3 inch shells, giving the platform added versatility within the gauge.
The action is a smooth pump with right-side ejection and a five-round tubular magazine for a 5+1 capacity. This configuration reflects the classic Model 42 layout and operation.
Stocked in walnut, the shotgun features a walnut pistol-grip buttstock with a factory Winchester-logo hard-rubber buttplate and a ribbed corncob walnut forend. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches. Collector-focused details include the Winchester oval WP proof and matching serial stampings on the receiver and barrel extension.