So I was just handed this Wingmaster...

[ArmedCMT]

I'd focus on getting the parts you need to make it function before you put any elbow grease into it. Finding parts can be a PITA.

^^^This! I have a C&R Rem model 11 with a 28" on it which has been great for clays but Ive been looking for a donor barrel to chop and its been a nightmare. Not even crap condition parts. Finally found one 2days ago but they want $275 for it so the search continues.

[timmyb21]

^^^This! I have a C&R Rem model 11 with a 28" on it which has been great for clays but Ive been looking for a donor barrel to chop and its been a nightmare. Not even crap condition parts. Finally found one 2days ago but they want $275 for it so the search continues.

The good thing about this gun is that essentially anything Remington 870 will work. Unless I want to keep it all original, getting a working shotgun out of the deal will be the easy part.

[NapalmCheese]

Inspiration for ya:

http://www.reddit.com/r/guns/comments/24zbcr/rebluing_browning_hipower/

Somebody strips and re-blues an old Hi-Power.

[deckhandmike]

The good thing about this gun is that essentially anything Remington 870 will work. Unless I want to keep it all original, getting a working shotgun out of the deal will be the easy part.

Really? I'm no gun smith but what you are saying is that the internals are easily modified? I was always worried about my 1300 taking a dump since the parts have really dried up.

[ArmedCMT]

Doh!

Turns out that model 11 barrel was really for a 11-48 I tried to put it on layaway and got the bad news.

[timmyb21]

Really? I'm no gun smith but what you are saying is that the internals are easily modified? I was always worried about my 1300 taking a dump since the parts have really dried up.

Yup, as is my understanding, 870 is 870. Trying to keep it original would be the hard part.

[John Joseph]

I'd take Wingmaster over an Express any time. As a matter of fact, I did sell an Express and bought an old circa 1960's 870 Wingmaster----a little surface rust and it looks as if someone shot steel through her but she racks and locks up like a bank vault and no plastic contaminated trigger group.
It's hard to beat a Wingmaster!

[timmyb21]

Update: bore is nice and shiny now. A little steel wool on a dowel with some Rem oil and a drill and it looks like new. Well, not new, but looks good! I have more hope now!

[evorider]

Great project.

[hk200085]

I hope this project works out for OP

[HatersLOVEme : )]

Looks like a fun project I have some 870 parts that might help PM sent buddy.

[timmyb21]

Another update. Down to bare metal. A little pitted, but who cares? At least all the gunk came off. I have the stuff I need for bluing and a NOS stock set on it's way. If I'm lucky I'll be test firing in 2 weeks. This is a lot of work, but lots of fun! Hopefully it comes out looking nice.

[timmyb21]

Didn't turn out too bad...



1976 wingmaster, 2 3/4 in. chamber, full choke barrel, bluing isn't as good as I wanted, but it was a first try. Fun project, I'm gonna look for another project gun now! Like right now, gonna hit up the pawn shops. Thanks for the help guys.

Edit: just noticed the fingerprints all over the reciever. oh well, it's not perfect anyway. Going to shoot it this weekend.

[f308gt4]

Awesome!! Looks great!

[evorider]

Great job where did you et the stock set?