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Eng'd & Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 42 Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD
Eng'd & Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 42 Shotgun
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Custom Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 42 Slide Action Skeet Shotgun, #72495, .410 bore, 3'', bright blue finish, 28'' barrel with front white and middle silver beads, matted ventilated rib, Skeet choke, manual button safety in triggerguard, bright engine-turned bolt, carrier and extractor; receiver assembly and barrel chamber are engraved in a style closely resembling the original Winchester No. 42-5 pattern with broad foliate scroll and punch dot background engraving bordering a gold inlaid English Pointer and two gold inlaid grouse on the right side of the frame, with a gold inlaid grouse and two gold inlaid English Pointers on left side; lower receiver extension has a lightly engraved pigeon; engraver's initials ''L.C.'' are just forward of loading port. The replacement pistol-grip stock and handle are semi-gloss finish, flame figure AA Claro walnut with 20-line-per-inch fleur-de-lis and ribbon checkering and an original Winchester grip cap. Length of pull is 14'' over a black Winchester hard rubber buttplate; drop at comb: 1-1/2''; drop at heel: 2''; weight is 6-3/8 lbs. Mfg'd circa 1948. Condition remains very fine as enhanced and refinished showing light use with a tight action and bright bore; 98% reblue with plum toning on the receiver and triggerguard; stock wood surface is wavy, and revarnish has a few small handling marks. Est.: $2,000-$2,500. (C&R)