Bill, The M12 and M42 were engraved in a std Win #5 pattern when compared to the engraveing patterns listed by Winchester. The M42 was undoubtly restocked as it had (so did the M12) wood that was to die for.
I doubt they were factory original as I never saw anyplace where they were signed. this was almost 20 years ago so memory fades. They were nice guns upgrades or not and I wish I had them back. I came across the name of the person who bought the M42 the other day maybe I'll give him a call when the bank fills back up. That 101 3 bbl set would be nice to have back as well.
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