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Lot 1482:Engraved Winchester Model 42 Pigeon Grade Slide Action Shotgun

December 7th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 1482:Engraved Winchester Model 42 Pigeon Grade Slide Action Shotgun

December 7th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Attractive Special Order Engraved Winchester Model 42 Pigeon Grade Slide Action Shotgun with Box

The sides of the receiver feature game scenes of two hunting dogs and two quail in a wooded field scene on the left side and a hunting dog and two grouse in a wooded field scene on the right side. Both scenes are bordered with floral scroll engraving with a punch dot background. There is a 1 1/2 inch wedge of floral scroll engraving on each side of the barrel at the breech, and a small amount on the takedown ring and trigger guard. The left rear of the barrel is marked "--WINCHESTER--/--TRADE MARK--- MODEL 42-- 410 -- 3 IN. CHAM.--/MADE IN U.S.A. - WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL--" over "SKEET". The Winchester oval proof is marked on the upper left side of the barrel and receiver at the breech. Matching serial numbers and a pigeon engraved on the bottom of the magazine tube. Red bead front and brass mid bead sights on the matte vent rib, 3 inch chamber and choked skeet. Jeweled bolt and follower, and mounted with extra fancy American walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with "B" checkered carving, metal grip cap and checkered Winchester buttplate. Includes a copy of the "Special Order" form dated 6/12/57 stamped "SELECT WOOD" and listing the features to be done as "MODEL 42/PIGEON GRADE" and the following list of "EXTRAS" as 26" Vent Rib, Skeet Choke, Extra Fancy American Walnut, Feather Crotch Pistol Grip. B-Carving, #5 Style Winchester Engraving and Jewel Bolt & Follower. Includes box numbered to the gun with the end label stamped "SPECIAL/PIGEON" and "SELECT WOOD". The box contains the cardboard dividers and the instructions. Drop at the comb is 1 5/8 inches, drop at the heel 2 7/8 inches and the length of pull is 14 1/4 inches.

ConditionExcellent overall showing only limited wear from storage. The wood is also excellent plus with a few minor pressure marks from storage. Mechanically excellent. The box is very fine.
Details
ManufacturerWinchester
Model42
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge410
Barrel26 inch vent rib
Finishblue
Stockdeluxe checkered/carved

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views3086
Catalog page401
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