WINCHESTER ~ 42 ~ .410 GAUGE

Affectionately marketed by Winchester as "The Greatest Little Shotgun in the World," the Winchester Model 42 is widely considered the finest .410 bore pump-action shotgun ever manufactured. Introduced as a beautifully scaled-down version of the legendary Model 12, this iconic slide-action shotgun features a clean, smooth-top receiver configuration built on a trim, lightweight frame with effortless, lightning-fast handling characteristics. This mid-century specimen bears serial number 100698, dating its manufacture to 1953placing it squarely in the highly desirable post-war era of production. Chambered for hard-hitting 3" .410 shells, it is equipped with a well-balanced 26" plain barrel and a fixed full choke to deliver tight, uniform downrange patterns. Perfect for seasoned small-game hunters, clay shooters, and serious vintage firearms collectors alike, this classic represents a high-water mark in American manufacturing and traditional milled-steel craftsmanship.