Winchester 42 sn#3363

Whit

I just received this gun from my Wife's grandfather. It has some pitting on the reciever, but the stock is in good condition.

Does anyone have any ideas about it value?

Thanks for the input.

only winchesters

Welcome to the forum Whit. That's a first year Md 42, the receiver was made After 6/1 1933 and before 7-5, 1933 about the middle of June. The pitting isn't good and not being able to see it makes it difficult. More information is really needed, It came with a 26 in. or 28 in. barrel with a Full, or Modified, or Imp/cyl choke, or Skeet. It came with plain walnut field grade wood, or Skeet grade wood, (checkered) Minimum value if all original is $500. depending on exactly what you have it can go up fast, to near $1000 for a plain field grade, with just a little pitting since this is a first year gun. Fill in the blanks. maybe post a picture or two and either myself or one of the other regulars can give you a better idea on it's value. Regards Dave

Whit

Thanks for response Dave.

I'll get some pictures this afternoon and post 'em. It is a full choke barrel and must be a field grade.

Whit

only winchesters

Whit: Looking forward to seeing the pictures, if you run into problems posting them, feel free to email them to me, winchester12@msn.com When you take the pictures, take one of the serial numbers on the bottom, one of the stampings on the barrel, and one of the complete gun. Alot of info I will be able to gather from these shots. Regards Dave