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Pre-World War II Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 42 Slide Action Shotgun with Relief Carve

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Shotguns Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Pre-World War II Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 42 Slide Action Shotgun with Relief Carve
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Pre-World War II Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 42 Slide Action Shotgun with Relief Carved Stock

Manufactured in 1934, the second year of production. The sides of the receiver are engraved with floral scroll designs with a panel scene on the left side showing two gold inlaid rabbits in a field along with three dog heads inlaid in gold at the rear of the receiver. The right side shows two pheasants in a panel scene with a dog on point in another panel. The barrel has a 1 inch wedge of floral scroll engraving on each side at the breech, a Simmons vent rib with a single white bead sight, is choked modified and has a 3 inch chamber. Mounted on a nicely figured, oak leaf and acorn relief engraved, extended walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with hard rubber grip cap and checkered hard rubber buttplate. Length of pull is 13 5/8 inches.

Manufacture: Winchester
Model: 42
BBL: 26 inch vent rib
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 410
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 11568

Very fine. Professionally embellished, 90% plus of the high quality blue finish remains with some minor high edge and cycling wear along with some scattered patches of oxidation along the barrel and rib. There are scattered light scratches and some minor pitting under the finish. The wood is very good with the forend left unfinished and some scattered minor scratches and dings. Mechanically fine with a stiff safety.