A friend off mine is trying to sell a model 42 skeet shotgun.What type of price range would it bring?He has the box it came in all the papers all four chokes and to me it looks around 95%.And it is all original.Thank for any help you may give.
1958 Winchester model 42 ?
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chas08
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If it's in good shape, and depending on the grade of the wood and if, the barrel has been ribbed. They have been commanding 2-4K on the auction sites. The adition of Cutts Compensators can have detrimental effects on value in some circles, mine included. I've been looking for a clean field grade, full choke for a while now and $1500 is about the average. Without a photo and more specifics thats the best I can do.
A gun dealer in a nearby town told him he would give him $1200 for it.But I suppose that would give him room to make some money on the deal too.I told him to keep it as his grandfather bought it new in 1958.But noone in the family has a use for any guns.If work here was better I would buy it myself.It is a fine piece of work. Thank you for taking the time to help out.I think we will take it to a gun show and try to get more out of it than $1200.
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At a recent gun auction here there were 8 model 42s for sale. The field grade guns that were not restored or messed with sold for $1700 to $1900. These were basic guns, no ribs or Cutts Comps.
A deluxe (better wood and checkered) with a solid rib (hard to find) and a factory installed Cutts sold for $2300. This gun has been restored (reblued and new wood).
I bought a deluxe grade last year, solid rib, 28" barrel that was original for $2500 and thought that was a fair price.
I would say that gun you described would sell for $1800-$2000. The Cutts hurts the value somewhat but if it was factory installed, the inserts and wrench are still with it, and the original box it might bring more. If it has a solid or vent rib it could bring $2500.
At a recent gun auction here there were 8 model 42s for sale. The field grade guns that were not restored or messed with sold for $1700 to $1900. These were basic guns, no ribs or Cutts Comps.
A deluxe (better wood and checkered) with a solid rib (hard to find) and a factory installed Cutts sold for $2300. This gun has been restored (reblued and new wood).
I bought a deluxe grade last year, solid rib, 28" barrel that was original for $2500 and thought that was a fair price.
I would say that gun you described would sell for $1800-$2000. The Cutts hurts the value somewhat but if it was factory installed, the inserts and wrench are still with it, and the original box it might bring more. If it has a solid or vent rib it could bring $2500.
I believe this one has "Doughnut" post rib.Also it has checkered forearm with one diamond in center.The ser. No. Is 134xxx.There are so many in the Blue Book I don't know what to think.But this gun is 95% plus.The barrel is marked Skeet.
oneounceload
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nevermind - missed the part about a Cutts - that's a detraction from the value
Tom Held
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Cutts were typically added to skeet barrels from the factory and the donut post rib should be correct. It should have the winchester proof mark on the left side of the barrel near the receiver and a second proof mark on the top of the receiver where it meets the barrel. It's possible that the rib and the Cutts were installed by Simmons at the request of Winchester. Or they could have been added after the gun was purchased. The proof marks are a good indication or originality, although winchester proof stamps have been made by individuals who can create a "fake" original.
The stock should also be checkered and the wood should have some figure in it. I know there are a lot of real Winchester experts who might have more information. Once you get burned on a 42 or model 12 you tend to pay more attention (happened to me) Hope this helps.
Cutts were typically added to skeet barrels from the factory and the donut post rib should be correct. It should have the winchester proof mark on the left side of the barrel near the receiver and a second proof mark on the top of the receiver where it meets the barrel. It's possible that the rib and the Cutts were installed by Simmons at the request of Winchester. Or they could have been added after the gun was purchased. The proof marks are a good indication or originality, although winchester proof stamps have been made by individuals who can create a "fake" original.
The stock should also be checkered and the wood should have some figure in it. I know there are a lot of real Winchester experts who might have more information. Once you get burned on a 42 or model 12 you tend to pay more attention (happened to me) Hope this helps.
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