Winchester Model 42 Standard Grade .410 Bore Pump-Action Takedown Shotgun, 26 Inch Plain Barrel (1940)
This 1940 Winchester Model 42 Standard Grade is a pre-WWII .410 bore pump-action takedown shotgun with a 26 inch plain steel barrel and bead front sight. It features blued steel construction, uncheckered walnut furniture with a grooved corncob forend, and matching serial numbers on the receiver and barrel assembly. Marked with Winchester's New Haven address and patent numbers, it represents the classic configuration of the Model 42 within its 1933–1963 production run.
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: This firearm is in solid shape. It shows various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 42 Standard Grade .410 Bore pump-action shotgun
The Model 42 was produced from 1933 to 1963 with approximately 160,000 made. This example dates to 1940, placing it in the pre-WWII era and aligning it with early-production features and markings.
It is configured with a 26 inch plain steel barrel and a bead front sight. The receiver and barrel wear a blued finish. Furniture is uncheckered walnut, including a grooved corncob forend and a pistol-grip stock fitted with a recoil pad. Length of pull measures 14.5 inches.
This slide-action takedown shotgun uses a two-piece receiver/barrel assembly for easy separation. It loads from the bottom and ejects from the right side. A tubular under-barrel magazine provides a 5+1 capacity in .410 Bore.
Markings include the Winchester New Haven address and patent numbers 1,912,403 and 1,969,255 on the barrel rollmark. A single letter "V" stamp appears ahead of the loading port. The receiver and barrel assembly carry matching serial numbers.