870 Wingmaster Barrel Question

[tjschia]

Hello,

I have a 12 gauge 870 Wingmaster that is chambered for only 2 3/4" shells and have been trying to find a new barrel for it, I want a 28" Vent Rib with Remchoke. But the only one I have been able to find is one that is chambered for 3" shells. What are the differences in receivers for a 2 3/4" and 3" shells? Can I put a 3" barrel on a 2 3/4" Receiver as long as I do not shoot 3" shells?

Thank you for any feed back you guys are able to provide.

[Black Majik]

Yup. If your 870 is chambered for 2 3/4" only, you can put a 2 3/4" or 3" barrel on as long as you do not shoot 3" shells.

[tjschia]

Thank you for the quick reply

[marklbucla]

Another note to add:

If you buy a barrel for an Express, it will fit, however it won't stay on by itself. You'll need a barrel with a little ball in the barrel ring so that it mates with the Wingmaster style magazine cap. The expresses don't have it, so your barrel could come off while shooting.

[mstlaurent]

In the same vein, I have a 870 Wingmaster that is over 30 years old. I am looking to get a longer barrel for it. Will the current Wingmaster barrels work with it, or is there some issue there I'm not seeing?

[rg_1111@yahoo.com]

Will the current Wingmaster barrels work with it.
Yes barrels will fit.

[AJAX22]

any wingmaster barrel will fit (I just put a 1970's on my 1955) however the older ones with the 2 3/4 chamber are much heavier than the newer thinner profile barrles which were lightened up so they could be swung easier.