870 20 gauge DOB 1980

[Californio]

I have two Wingmaster 870's in 12 and 20ga, 2 3/4 cambers, they both have the same frame. The 20ga barrels fit on the 12ga frame.

When did Remington downsize the 870 20ga frame. Hope I am describing correctly. I want to buy a used 20ga barrel but not sure what description to look for in the adds. 20ga modern barrels have smaller mating flanges and barrel rings.

Thanks

[G17GUY]

When the 20ga barrel is on the 12ga, do the 20ga shells extract ok?

[sargenv]

In the mid to late 80's they changed frame sizes to a "lightweight" frame. I too have the old larger framed 20 gauge and actually prefer it over the smaller frame. I did seem to find an improved cylinder barrel for my wingmaster. A nice 26" bbl but it only handles 2 3/4" shells. I just have to be careful when I swap out barrels. My 30" bbl for the 20 was a full choke and I've since had it fitted (in the mid 90's) for Briley screw in chokes. It's a great gun. The good thing about it is that the mag tube extensions from the larger frame fit this model but not the newer ones.. I currently use it for local multi gun matches

[Californio]

In the mid to late 80's they changed frame sizes to a "lightweight" frame. I too have the old larger framed 20 gauge and actually prefer it over the smaller frame. I did seem to find an improved cylinder barrel for my wingmaster. A nice 26" bbl but it only handles 2 3/4" shells. I just have to be careful when I swap out barrels. My 30" bbl for the 20 was a full choke and I've since had it fitted (in the mid 90's) for Briley screw in chokes. It's a great gun. The good thing about it is that the mag tube extensions from the larger frame fit this model but not the newer ones.. I currently use it for local multi gun matches

Ok so the New frame is called "Lightweight". I just need to find a 20ga barrel that is not for a "Lightweight" 20ga. 870.

I like the large frame as well, better for followup shots.

Thanks

[Californio]

When the 20ga barrel is on the 12ga, do the 20ga shells extract ok?

Barrel is sized to fit a 12ga (large) receiver but I am sure you would not want to try and shoot 20ga out of a 12ga receiver.

[m1match]

I looked a few years ago and 20 gauge barrels for the larger frame 870s are fairly hard to find and the prices when you find them aren't cheap. I ended up having Colonial Arms put screw chokes in mine.