[Fastlane]

I need help "again" :). A local gun store has a used 870 Wingmaster for sale for $299.00 plus tax. the 870 seems to be in very nice condition, it has a 28" barrel full choke, will except 2 3/4 and 3 inch shells. I plan to use it for trap shooting. Is this a OK deal? I know it's not a Great deal but am I being taken to the cleaners? Any thoughts?

Thanks...

[308win]

To give you a frame of reference, I am looking at a brand new 870HD for $319+tax in Central Ohio.

[Al Thompson]

For a Wingmaster (not an Express) that would be a decent price here. Not a trap guy, but I would imagine that it would do fine.

[Nathanael_Greene]

That price seems a little bit high to me, unless the gun's in spectacular condition.

For $250, I'd jump on it, but the fact that you don't have interchangeable chokes seems like a distinct disadvantage.

If it were me, I'd try to talk them down a bit.

[Dave McCracken]

A couple things...

The price is on the high side UNLESS....

The serial number has an M suffix. That means Magnum reciever, it takes both a Magnum receiver and barrel to shoot 3" shells.

It's in excellent shape,perhaps with pretty wood. And, a recoil pad.The early ones, even the Maggie Numbs, came with plates.

The barrel should be ribbed.

But, $300 for an immortal pump that will work for casual trap, waterfowl and uplands work is not a bad deal. A short second barrel will set you up for deer and HD.

HTH...

[Fastlane]

Thanks for all of your input. The 870 is not in excllent shape but the wood is very nice, it dose have a ribbed barrel. I did not check for a M on the receiver but it dose have a recoil pad. I think I will call the dealer to see if they will give me the serial # so I can check on when it was manufactured. Again thanks for the help.