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Factory service and repair for this model was discontinued in February of 1972.ĮXTRA BARRELS: Winchester offered extra interchangeable barrels for its Model 42s, at customer’s request beginning in 1934. Collectors are urged to seek expert advice on these rare and expensive guns. NOTE: Engraved Model 42s will occasionally be seen.

These knowledgeable and dedicated people are eager to assist readers, or refer them to sources who can.-Bud Bugni Contributors are listed in Standard Catalog of Firearms. This often has resulted in a heavy financial loss and that's a dish served cold. In some cases there are no return privileges, or buyer was unable to authenticate his purchase in a timely manner. Seek an expert opinion before sale.Īs of late, I have heard horror stories from sincere, honest, decent folks who have purchased mis-represented guns from unscrupulous sellers or sellers who simply do not know their products. Authentic Pigeon Grade 42s appear to have been built between 19. Very few of this grade built by Winchester and majority were done in late 1940s. Pigeon Grade: same as Deluxe Grade, but engraved with pigeon on lower magazine tube. This stamping is seldom seen and probably discontinued around 1949. Deluxe Grade: continuation of Trap Grade available with ventilated rib in 1954 some early models stamped "DELUXE" on bottom of receiver. Most were stamped "TRAP" on bottom of receiver under se­rial number. Trap Grade: 26" or 28" plain or solid rib barrel fancy walnut special checkered pistol-/straight-grip stock special checkered extension slide handle checker­ing pattern has one closed diamond on each side of pis­tol-grip straight-grip diamond located on underside of grip extension slide handle has two uncut diamonds on each side. Skeet Grade: 26" or 28" plain, solid or ventilated rib bar­rel select walnut checkered pistol-/straight-grip stock checkered extension slide handle offered in Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder, Cylinder as well as Skeet chokes. Standard Grade: 26" or 28" plain or solid rib barrel plain walnut pistol-grip stock grooved slide handle fitted with composition buttplate straight-grip offered on special order basis, but is extremely rare. These configurations will greatly influence value:ġ. Offered in several different configurations throughout its production.

410 bore chambered for new 3" shell as well as 2.5". This shotgun was quality-built, fast-handling, racy looking that many refer to as "Everybody’s Sweetheart". It was in effect, at least in outward appearance, a miniature Model 12. Grand American-12 Gauge ENGRAVED MODEL 21s Custom Shop Model 21s-1982 to 1993 Model 24įirst slide-action shotgun ever developed exclusive­ly for. Pigeon Grade-12 Gauge Custom Shop Model 21s-1960 to 1981 410 Bore Custom Shop Model 21s-1960 to 1981 Custom Shop Model 21s-1960 to 1981Ĭustom Grade-12 Gauge Custom Shop Model 21s-1960 to 1981

Skeet Grade - 20 gauge Model 21-1931 to 1959ĭuck/Magnum Gun Custom Built/Deluxe Grade Custom Built/Deluxe Grade Skeet Grade - 16 gauge Model 21-1931 to 1959 Skeet Grade - 12 gauge Model 21-1931 to 1959 Tournament Grade - 20 gauge Model 21-1931 to 1959 Tournament Grade - 16 gauge Model 21-1931 to 1959 Tournament Grade - 12 gauge Model 21-1931 to 1959 Standard Grade - 20 gauge Model 21-1931 to 1959 Standard Grade - 16 gauge Model 21-1931 to 1959 Standard Grade - 12 gauge Model 21-1931 to 1959