Winchester Mod 42 barrel question

[roninrlm]

Ok Guys here's the deal.While digging through my "STUFF" I found this old Mod 42 Winchester pump .410. (1952)

It is good condition BUT it has a old Lyman Choke on the barrel that is missing the Choke tube. I have not had any luck finding any .410 chokes for it.

So now the question is----Do I keep on looking for a choke tube or have the Barrel cut, Lyman Choke removed and have it replaced with a Screw-in choke.

Anyone have any experience with this or suggestions. Do they make screw in chokes for .410. OR any ideas where I can find a choke tube----I do not care if it is full,mod, or cyl bore as I plan on keeping the Shotgun..

Ronin

 

[Virginian]

I would assuredly cut it off, because I hate them. But, www.Corsonsbarrels.com has some. Check Barrelexchange too.

 

[Tom Held]

42 barrel

Right now your barrel is probably worth $400 to $500. Cut it off and it's worth nothing and your 42 loses at least 50% of its value or more. Shoot it like it is, you have a cylinder choke, perfect for skeet or quail shooting.

 

[natman]

Ideally, you'd have an untampered with factory barrel. Second best would be a choke for your compensator. While its a modification, at least it's contemporary. A 410 Lyman tube will be harder to find than a 12, but not impossible.

A little searching reveals:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=342181173

 

[303tom]

Picture`s............. Don`t cut it yet, give us time..............

 

[rcmodel]

Corson's barrels apparently has a full and a mod .410 tube.

http://www.corsonsbarrels.com/cuttschokes.htm

Not cheap, but worth it to restore a Model 42.

rc

 

[MSgtEgress]

A factory cutts increases the value immensely in good condition it is a a 1000 dollar gun all day

 

[oneounceload]

Base 42's, especially as old as that START at $1500. The compensator does detract some, but not as much as cutting the barrel

 

[roninrlm]

Thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!! I truly mean it. I have been sick and can't always look on Gun broker---BUT I have looked and never any luck. Thanks again for taking the time to help. I did contact the seller--told him what I had and if it would fit --to mark it sold--THANKS to YOU.

I live in Winchester Texas and collect old Colts, Marlins and Winchesters.

Richard

 

[ball3006]

Yep, an easy 1000 dollar gun. If you cut the factory compensator off, a 200 dollar gun.....chris3

 

[45crittergitter]

Winchester, Texas.... sounds like Nirvana.

 

[oneounceload]

Then you might want to also live in Rifle, CO - was a nice small town when I lived there in the early 80's

 

[45crittergitter]

We have a Guntown, MS.