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Winchester model 42 vent rib barrels

Back Forty
Hi All,
Did Winchester make and/or install any vent ribs on model 42 shotguns ?
Over the years I have seen different variatons (marked and un marked) of ventilated ribs. One imparticular model 42 ventilated rib is the one that runs the length of the barrel and ends at the barrel extention like a solid rib. Does enyone have info on these types of ribs ?

Joe
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  • p.muerrle
    Winchester, despite what alot of the books say, did install ribs on M42s. I recall two or three that were done in the Custom Shop in the early 1980s during my employment there. This was not the norm. A Winchester rib on a M42 is very rare.
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  • bobski
    answer sent.
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  • Back Forty
    Thanks to the both of you for responding.
    Wasnt sure if Simmons put on all of the ribs or not. This subject was somewhat debateable. Some ribs were marked by Simmons and some Simmons ribs are not, they did/do both.
    P. Muerrle, I have read some of topics you have discussed. Winchester collectors and forum members are truly fortunate to have someone of your exsperiance and background.
    Thank you
    Joequote:Originally posted by bobski
    answer sent.
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  • Back Forty
    quote:Originally posted by Back Forty
    Thanks to the both of you for responding.
    Wasnt sure if Simmons put on all of the ribs or not. This subject was somewhat debateable. Some ribs were marked by Simmons and some Simmons ribs are not, they did/do both.
    P. Muerrle, I have read some of topics you have discussed. Winchester collectors and forum members are truly fortunate to have someone of your exsperiance and background.
    Thank you
    Joequote:Originally posted by bobski
    answer sent.
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  • Back Forty
    Still try to figure out how to navigate on here. Any way,The vent rib barrel in the formention, the vent rib that ended at the barrel extention or one similar to that. There is currently a 42 being auctioned at gun broker Item # 141482566
    Joe
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