Nwinchester model 42 book

From august 1912 until first discontinued by winchester in may 1964, nearly two million model. A stock was made that was a melding of the model 1895 winchesterlee and the foreend design from the model 1885 target based on a custom stock of the single shot target designed in 1908 by. The model 42 was a flawlessly produced little pump gun, chambered only for the diminutive. It was made in a number of grades and has started to gather some collector interest. It has a winchester logo on the front, and also has a slight curve. Mystery serial number on my model 42 shooters forum. All variations, serial numbers,chokes,barrels,stocks,etc. This special gun is a completely unique firearm that is often misunderstood and misinterpreted. Also, be aware that receivers and barrels were often made at different times. The book says that it was manufactured from 1933 to 1963. The mystery is that the serial number on the gun is six numbers with an x stamped at the end.

Replacement and original parts for winchesters and other antique firearms plus jimenez bryco jennings, including firing pins, magazine tubes, barrels, receivers. It was published by krause pubns inc and has a total of 160 pages in the book. The model 42 is a scaled down version of the model 12 shotgun. The model 1912 or as it is more commonly known model 12 was winchesters first slideaction hammerless shotgun. Winchester model 42 hardcover february 1, 1990 by ned schwing author. The book covers the rifles improvements through five modifications.

The model 42 was an exact scale replica of the model 12 which was probably one of the strongest and best quality pump shotguns. There is a consensus that the author, ned schwing, gives you the most accurate and complete book on the model 42 ever written. I am trying to find a cop of the ned schwing model 42 book. It was designed by john browning in 1894 and originally chambered to fire two metallic black powder cartridges, the. Percentages are based on the amount of original finish on the gun, and its operational ability. Users, collectors and marksmen will appreciate each variations history, serial number sequences, and authentic photos. The model 12,19121964 the most in depth, up to date book on the unreapeatable greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built. The first pumpaction shotgun designed specifically for the. Johnson, utilizing a strong frame and a hidden hammer. I looked through my 4th edition of the red book and found no reference to any other ribs on model 42s other than winchester and simmons.

Buy the winchester model 42 by ned schwing online at alibris. Author ned schwing gives you the most accurate and complete book on the model 42. What is the value of my 1937 winchester model 42 the. Brownells is your source for winchester 42 parts at brownells. Introduced in 1933, the model 42 was originally chambered for 2 and 12 inch ammunition and later in 1939 for 3. Value of winchester model 1212ga serial 409234 in good. The model 42 was produced from 1933 thru 1963, with a production of about 160,000. The winchester model 42 hb book by ned schwing 1st ed 2nd print 1990. If i remember right the book also said that this was an issue that winchester worked on throughout the production of. Along the way he dispels the myths and flawed information surrounding this legendary classic. Buy winchester model 12 parts factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. The duo discuss the relics that have built the reliable foundation of winchester, including the classic model 42 shotgun.

Author ned schwing gives you the most accurate and complete. Get the best deals for winchester model 42 book at. Somewhat peculiar repair to the stock on the right side done very well that is hightlighted in the photos. The model 42 is an icon in the ranks of winchester firearms, made in the days of the highest quality control and hand fitted parts. Absolutely delightful winchester model 42 very nice shotgun. Winchester model 12 shotgun appraisal find value price date. The winchester model 42 book by ned schwing thriftbooks. Considered by most the best book written on the history of the winchester rifle.

I dont know when he bought it but he passed away in 1953 soon after i was born. You can reach harry or marcia by phone at 9284680306 or by fax at 9284680307. In 1933 a completely scaled down version of the model 12the model 42came out in. The book is in fine to as new condition, solid binding, no bumps or scraping to the covers, all interior pages clean and white.

This book ranks near the top as one of the alltime favorite collector firearms. In the 30 years of production that ran from 1933 to 1963, almost 160,000 of these fine guns were produced. A good reliable source for serial numbers is also, the late george madis published several books that contain winchester serial numbers. What is the value of a winchester model 42410 3 in. A basic field gun in original condition is usually full choke and 26 or 28 barrel length and certainly worth a grand. Buy winchester model 42 stocks factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. The winchester model 1912 also commonly known as the model 12, or m12 is an internalhammer pumpaction shotgun with an external tube magazine. Your buttplate comes with fitting instructi replacement and original parts for winchesters and other antique firearms plus jimenez bryco jennings, including firing pins, magazine tubes. Model 42 shotguns designed by william roemer and introduced in 1933, the model 42 slide action shotgun was chambered exclusively for. This extremely popular pump action shotgun saw action in world war i, world war ii, the korean war and the vietnam wars and was used by the us army, navy and marines. Houze presents the reader with a thorough historical look at the model from its inception to the end of its production in the early 1980s. There is consensus that the author, ned schwing, gives you the most accurate and complete book on the model 42 ever written. I believe the proofhouse numbers coincide with madis.

This is the buttplate for winchester model 42 japanese mfg. Bluing is near perfect with few nicks near the muzzle. It has been called the bible on the winchester model 42, this copy is in tight mint condition except for a slightly bumped back bottom tip on hard cover. Estimated value range see below for your firearm, the following current values apply from the blue book of gun values. I was at a flea market this summer with my little boy and just as i was getting ready to leave i noticed a hardback book with a winchester 70 on the cover sitting on top of a stack of tires.

I have a winchester model 42 shotgun that belonged to my dad. Winchester model 42 with poly choke vented rib by rmansberger. It was manufactuered in 1955 and has 9095% bluing remaining with some minor handling marks. Buy a cheap copy of the winchester model 42 book by ned schwing. Produced from 1920 to 1934 and then on an intermittent basis until 1941. Special order and custom model 42s engraving special order checkering custom stock work pigeon grade a collection of special model 452s boxes and paperwork corporate and divisional name changes model 42 boxes box labels box contents production and sales figures receiver dates of manufacture charts and graphs.

Bob you are correct, it was either winchester or simmons ribs on the model 42s. The only thing that i find that comes close to what i see is the model 42 slide action standard grade. The winchester model 42 by schwing, ned and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This model was one of the most popular model 410s ever designed. If you own or are interested in collecting the model 42 then this is probably the primary book that you will want in your hands to guide you through the confusion. The winchester model 1912 is an internalhammer pumpaction shotgun with an external tube. Author ned schwing presents the most accurate and complete book on the model 42 ever written. I am in the process of looking for a spare barrel to shoot it with, while keeping the original barrel slathered in oil to prevent further rust. If you want your model 42 to sound like a machine gun, stick with the original americanmade gun. Winchester model 12, model 12,winchester model 12 serial. Replacement and original parts for winchesters and other antique firearms plus jimenez bryco jennings, including firing pins, magazine tubes, barrels, receivers, takedown manuals, butt plates and screws, grips stocks and more. The title of this book is winchester model 42 and it was written by ned schwing.

The greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built. It was essentially a scaleddown variant of the famous winchester model 12, at least from the outward appearance. Each page is truly a masterpiece and if you own one of these guns you should have the companion book. Winchester model 12 model 1912 known as the perfect repeater when introduced in 1912, the winchester model 12 was produced in numbers close to two million over a 51 year period. This book is a must have for the collector of md 42 winchester. The chamber was made longer for the 234 inch shells in 1927, then later for 3 inch shells. It is a reproduction of an original buttplate made from high quality urethane. Those six numbers by themselves indicate that the gun was made. We were loaned a set of the original drawings by a generous collector in new hampshire and reproduce manuals for models 37, 42, 50, 61, 63, 69a, 70, 72, 75, 88, 94, 12 and 12 featherweight, 1200. The winchester model 1894 rifle also known as the winchester 94 or model 94 is a leveraction repeating rifle that became one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time. This price is for a ftf within 1 hours drive of philadelphia. Unfortunately, the previous owner let it rust quite a bit, unintentionally, by keeping it wrapped in a blanket for 30yrs. I would like to receive news and updates from guns international.

It appears that it has been used quite a bit in the past, but has most recently been sitting for several years. Buttplate winchester model 42 gun parts antique firearms. Winchester model 12 full disassembly and overview youtube. Home winchester fine doubles over and unders big game rifles other guns model 12 book how to order about us contact winchester stocks and forearms model 42 parts sitemap dave riffle gun sales, inc. Historical arms enthusiast herbert houze unravels the mysteries surrounding the development of what many consider to be the most perfect rifle ever made. Winchester model 42 this great little 410 was built in 1962. For your firearm, the following current values apply from the blue book of gun values. The winnie model 42 slide action was the first pump specifically designed for the. This shotgun was available in many barrel lengths, all.

Popularly named the perfect repeater at its introduction, it largely set the standard for pump action shotguns over its 51year highrate production life. It has been called the bible on the winchester model 42. This book ranks near the top as one of the alltime favorite collector. According to the 42 book it was due to the thin sideplate picking up more heat faster than the thicker metal of the rest of the receiver. Winchester 42 gun parts antique firearms, winchester. I also shoot the 2 410 shells that you can get from gamebore.