[RKellogg]

Many years ago my dad had an 870 . It was a very plain gun . The fore arm had no checkering , just lines on it . I have been looking for one like this , but all I can find are the ones with checkering . Any idea what model I should be looking for .

[Badger Arms]

First, are you 100% sure it was a Remington 870? If so, there are a few varieties I know of. Take a look at the picture here and tell us which one you're looking for:

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=100664&stc=1&d=1246376254
http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=100665&stc=1&d=1246376643
http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=100666&stc=1&d=1246377026

[RKellogg]

The lower one looks like it .

[dasanii19]

Sounds like its a Police model wingmaster 870

[Rshooter]

Does it look like this? This is a police, 18 inch barrel, plain bead sight.

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd69/ssgtward/870Police.jpg

[Virginian]

How many years ago is many years ago? Back in the 1950s that is what the baseline Wingmasters with polished and blued finish looked like.

[dasanii19]

Looks like he abandoned his own thread..

[Rshooter]

I know my little gun is ugly but I did not realize it would run people off.:scrutiny:

[jakemccoy]

Yeah, that is an ugly gun. That's why I have an 870P like that. ;) It's like an ugly, loyal dog that I'll never give up.