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The Winchester Model 42

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The Model 42 is not a small Model 12. This special gun is a completely unique firearm that is often misunderstood and misinterpreted. 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. When trying to learn the details of the Model 42 you will find many Winchester collectors who all have opinions about the history, special features and the authenticity of this gun but if you want documented facts you will want to consult the information in this book. Lots of great pictures especially of special order features and options, of which the Model 42 had a very large percentage produced. I have read and studied and consulted this book many times over the past several years after acquiring several special order Model 42's including 2 factory engraved and 2 very rare Pigeon Grade's.

Another quality offering from Krause: red leather with gold details and inset photograph to cover. Sewn binding, 160 pp, b&w illustrations throughout.

Appendix: excerpts from 1954 Winchester Components Parts Catalogue; and excerpts from sequence of take down and assembly operations for the Model 42.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction

The Receiver
- Receiver Stampings
- Bluing
- Receiver Parts
- Component Parts

Barrels and Ribs
- Barrel Markings
- Barrel Offerings
- The Standard Grade
- The Skeet Grade
- Cutts Compsensator
- Sold Rib
- Winchester Special Ventilated Rib

Stocks and Slide Handles
- Wood Type
- Finish
- Standard Grade
- Checkering
- Skeet Grade
- Trap and Deluxe Grades
- Grips
- Grip Caps
- Butt Plate and Recoil Pads

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: The Pre-War Period
- The Post-war Era

Epilogue
Appendix