All variations, serial numbers,chokes,barrels,stocks,etc. From the publishers of gun lists standard catalog of firearms, and more on. 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. I purchased one at auction several years ago, and this book enlightened me on the history of these guns, probably the best american made shotgun ever produced. This first edition of the winchester classics series features an exhaustive history told through the eyes of respected firearms expert ned schwing of winchesters innovative and very popular slideaction. Ned schwing books list of books by author ned schwing. According to the ned schwing model 42 book pages 66, 67, 68.
Author ned schwing gives you the most accurate and complete. It was introduced in 1930, right after the stock market crash of october 1929 which began the great depression. This gun is in perfect working order and has an excellent bore. According to the serial number, this gun would have been manufactured in the late 1950bably about 1958. It is a 1947 mnfr with the double diamond forearm and single diamond butstock deluxe wood that is original winchester. Ned schwing winchester slideaction rifles 1992 military. The rifle comes with the choice of a grade i or ii walnut stock with a stain oil finish and cut to the original model 1873s pattern. Winchester model 42 by ned schwing for sale online. I know this is a valuable book and am wondering what the best place to sell it is. Winchester model 42 hardcover february 1, 1990 by ned schwing author visit amazons ned schwing page. The title of this book is winchester slideaction rifles and it was written by ned schwing. I think its safe to say schwing must be considered one of the foremost authorities on the model 42 which is evident by the guns he personally owns that are pictured in this reference work. In ned schwings book the winchester model 42 he describes the deluxe grade as a continuation of the trap grade that was in production from 1934 to 1939 with only 231 guns produced.
This is the premier reference for information on 1906 and 1890 pump 22 winchester rifles. It is the m42 book and is a tremendous work of scholarship. The model 21 is considered by many to be not only winchesters finest gunmaking effort but also one of the finest americanmade shotguns ever produced. It was published by krause pubns inc and has a total of 160 pages in the book. In the winchester model 42 book by ned schwing on pg 146 is stated that winchester only produced a total of 61 model 42s with vent rib and 212. I will have to look in my copy of ned schwings superb reference book on the model 42 to see what he may have said. New listingwinchester slide action rifles book vol. Winchester model 42 book by schwing on amazon shotgunworld. This book ranks near the top as one of the alltime favorite collector firearms. Ned schwing wrote the definitive book, the winchester model 42, and he specifically calls out the rarity of this gun on page 146.
Ned schwing schwing, ned used books, rare books and new books. Ned schwing has 27 books on goodreads with 176 ratings. Leroy merz antique firearms the worlds largest antique. There is consensus that the author, ned schwing, gives you the most accurate and complete book on the model 42 ever written. I will be putting up many similar books as i have acquired a large collection of fishing, hunting and firearm books.
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. Ned schwings book on the model 42 states only 61 skeet guns made with 2 12 chambers. While you are waiting to get your refurbished m42 back, if you dont already have it, you will certainly enjoy reading ned schwings book the winchester model 42. Winchester pump action rifle book vol i by ned schwing gun.
I have a winchester model 42 3 full 28 barrel and i am trying to verify its originality, especially the rib. Guns international advertising policy this sites purpose is to bring gun buyers and gun brokers or sellers together by advertising guns or gun related items and services for sale online. In the 42 book by ned schwing 42s were not factory ribbed until 1954. Every young boy from the 1800s to the 1950s dreamed of owning his own winchester rifle. For sale ned schwing winchester model 42 discussion in for sale participating members only started by amboy49, may 7, 2020 at 12. One of the guns is a wichester model 42 410 2 12 chamber skeet slide.
The article originally appeared in the may 2019 issue of gun digest the magazine. Winchester model 42 by ned schwing guns international. An original hard cover volume ii book on the 61 and 62 winchester pump action rifles. The winchester model 42 hb book by ned schwing 1st ed 2nd. I have for sale a hardbound copy of ned schwings book on the winchester model 42 which is in perfect almost new condition. The winchester model 42 hb book by ned schwing 1st ed 2nd print 1990. That makes a model 42 skeet grade gun scarce, but not rare, right. Model 42 pigeon grade with vented rib winchester shotguns. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. The title of this book is winchester model 42 and it was written by ned schwing. Ned schwings most popular book is hatchers notebook, revised edition classic gun books. This book serves as a historic reference and identification guide for the winchester model 42. For sale ned schwing winchester model 42 trap shooters. Winchester offers new model 1873 sporter gun digest.
Winchester pump action rifle book vol 2 by ned schwing gun. New schwing is a respected firearms expert and author several books, including the standard catalog of military firearms, 1870 to the present. Winchester model 42 deluxe grade, prewar, pump action. The book, by ned schwing, is in excellent condition. The book itself shows little wear and some handling marks with some indentions, edge or corner wear on the cover. This book is a must have for the collector of md 42 winchester. Ned schwing traces their history through word and picture in this chronology of the model 1890 and 1906. Ned schwing s most popular book is hatchers notebook, revised edition classic gun books series. Ned schwings winchester model 42 book hardbound perfect condition description. See all books authored by ned schwing, including standard catalog of military firearms, 1870 to the present. Buy the winchester model 42 by ned schwing online at alibris. The deluxe grade took the place of the trap grade with the same distinguishing features, namely xxx wood, double diamond 20lineperinch checkered forend, single.
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. Bert, is this a first year 1892 winchester the firearms. Since it isnt stamped trap ill guess that it was sent back to winchester for the upgraded wood. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous light marks, and a few a bit deeper. Lots of photos, dates, serial number and everything else that you could possibly want to know about your little gun. Winchesters i got my hands on a copy of the ned schwing book.
It was published by krause pubns inc and has a total of 608 pages in the book. This includes the rifles straight grip, which even today gives the firearm a pretty dynamic profile. The model 42 was a flawlessly produced little pump gun, chambered only for the diminutive. In the 30 years of production that ran from 1933 to 1963, almost 160,000 of these fine guns were produced. Parker, fox, and lc enthusiasts, please dont give me grief, but the 21 was the most durable and best designed of the lot. Replacement and original parts for winchesters and other antique firearms plus jimenez bryco jennings, including firing pins, magazine tubes, barrels.
Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Winchester slideaction rifles by ned schwing, hardcover. Total guns produced is from 1890 to 1941 is 764,365. Ned schwings most popular book is hatchers notebook, revised edition classic gun books series. When i received my grandfathers model 42 i wanted to learn all i could about the little gun so i found a copy of ned schwing s book. 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. I have a brand new winchester 42 book by ned schwing. This book is out of print and failry hard to find in this condition. Books by ned schwing author of standard catalog of. This special gun is a completely unique firearm that is often misunderstood and misinterpreted.
The winchester model 42 hb book by ned schwing 1st ed 2nd print 1990 krause. It comes with a copy of ned schwings book the winchester model 42. The new winchester model 1873 sporter is color case hardened, which gives the rifle a timeless look. He is also firearms contributor to the standard catalog of winchester. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Author ned schwing gives you the most accurate and complete book on the model 42 ever written. It has been called the bible on the winchester model 42. Discussion in for sale participating members only started by mike k p, jan 21, 20. The winchester model 21 sidebyside shotgun was the last of the american best guns to be introduced, and winchesters timing could not have been worse. Heck, i cant afford schwings book let alone this beautiful gun.
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