Remington 870 Wingmaster

[virafp]

I just picked up a used Remington Wingmaster. Is there a way of telling when the gun was made? All I have is the serial number - 827016V.

Thanks for the help.

[tangent]

You can call or email Remington. If you call they have an option just for serial# lookup. 1-800-243-9700

[Braddah Jay]

Check out "REM870.
COM" - They have a chart break down of all the letters & numbers.

[virafp]

Serial #

You can call or email Remington. If you call they have an option just for serial# lookup. 1-800-243-9700

Thanks...i called them. It is a 1964!

[WDE91]

I also recently picked up a used Wingmaster
mine was made in 1969

Congrats on the new gun

[jyo]

Yes, the older 870s are the nicest ones---just beware that yours does not have an "M" in the serial number, thus it is not a magnum (will not take 3" shells, 2 3/4" only)---this is not a big deal as 2 3/4" is just fine. Enjoy!

[Barbarossa]

I want one!

[WDE91]

Ya mine is a 2.75" only gun
2.75" in a pump gun is all that I would want

Anything larger would be run through an autoloader

[xtra870]

Does an M in all remington shotgun serial numbers mean it is a magnum receiver? i.e My 870 does not have an M in the serial number but i know it can shoot 3"

[Silverbullett]

Welcome to CGN! Congrats on your purchase. 870's are fine shotguns and are tons of fun shooting trap or skeet. Enjoy!!!

[virafp]

Wingmaster

Thanks for the welcome! I have always been a handgun guy, but recently have started looking at shotguns and rifles. I took it to the range yesterday, and it is awesome. My last shotgun was a single barrel, single shot when I was 17 years old, so this is much improved. I love the balance, and the smoothness of the pump.

Yes, its a 2 3/4. So far I have only shot buck, since I was at an indoor range yesterday. Plan on keeping it completely original, as is, with the wood stock and pump. I am going to add a 2 shot extender, swivels and a sling.

[WDE91]

pick up another barrel and go bust clays

[virafp]

Barrel

pick up another barrel and go bust clays

What size do you recommend?

[xtra870]

A 28" vent rib with removable chokes would probably be the easiest for you to find a cheaper used one. Gunbroker and ebay have good deals.

[CK_32]

A 28" vent rib with removable chokes would probably be the easiest for you to find a cheaper used one. Gunbroker and ebay have good deals.

They might be cheaper to buy but OTD usually kills it.

Always add $75 to ever fun bought online which is the average charge for an FFL to accept a firearm.. Bs if you ask me. Found so many for great prices online but adding that fee just makes it an ok or price of a new from the stop 870.