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Lot #1634
Lot #1636

Lot 1635: Pre-WWII Winchester Model 42 Double Diamond Trap Grade Shotgun

Highly Desirable Pre-World War II Winchester Model 42 "Double Diamond" Trap Grade Slide Action Shotgun with Unique Solid Rib Skeet Choked Barrel

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 9, 2023

Lot 1635: Pre-WWII Winchester Model 42 Double Diamond Trap Grade Shotgun

Highly Desirable Pre-World War II Winchester Model 42 "Double Diamond" Trap Grade Slide Action Shotgun with Unique Solid Rib Skeet Choked Barrel

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 9, 2023

Estimated Price: $16,000 - $25,000
Price Realized:
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Highly Desirable Pre-World War II Winchester Model 42 "Double Diamond" Trap Grade Slide Action Shotgun with Unique Solid Rib Skeet Choked Barrel

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 42
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 410
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1964
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 446
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1935. Red bead front and steel bead mid sights on the matte rib with standard barrel markings, Winchester "WP" proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, 3 inch chamber, and "SKEET" marked choke. Matching serial numbers on the receiver and extension with "TRAP" marking on the receiver under the serial number. Correct fancy double diamond checkered extension forearm and straight grip stock with a diamond carved on the underside of the wrist, and checkered Winchester Repeating Arms hard rubber buttplate. The number "107" is stamped on the underside of the forearm. Stock measurements are: drop at comb 1 7/16 inches; drop at heel 2 1/4 inches; length of pull 13 3/4 inches.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retains 97% plus original blue finish with some mild slide retraction marks, and traces of light surface spotting. The wood is very fine with crisp, well defined checkering and numerous small dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. A must have for the serious Winchester Model 42 collector!



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