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*WINCHESTER MODEL 42, 2-1/2" CHAMBER, VENTILATED RIB, SKEET GUN.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:5,000.00 USD Estimated At:10,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD
*WINCHESTER MODEL 42, 2-1/2  CHAMBER, VENTILATED RIB, SKEET GUN.
SN 145287. Cal. .410. 3" Chamber (actual measure). 28" Bbl with round post, ventilated rib, has Winchester nomenclature and "2-1/2 IN CHAM." on left side. Standard blued action is unmarked for grade. Relatively plain American walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14" over Winchester composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with large beaded borders is at grip and on large extended forend. Drop at heel: 2-5/16", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14". CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain approx 80% orig blue, considerably silvered on sharp edges, and around bottom of action, with some scratches on bottom of bbl that have been re-colored. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous light marks, and a few a bit deeper. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Ned Schwing's book on the Model 42 states only 61 Skeet guns made with 2 1/2" chambers. 4-47874 MGM185