Forgot about this 870

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DukeConnor

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I purchased a new safe and was transferring my guns and came across something I forgot about.
A older unfired Wingmaster that was my fathers. He passed in 95 and I just put it in the back of the safe and forgot about it.
When it warms up and trap shooting starts back up at the club it will finally get to fulfill it's mission in life. Not sure of the manufacture date but assume it was in the 70's.

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Believe there's folks here who can translate the serial number on that 870 into a year of manufacture, etc. That sure looks like something special to me...
 
Believe there's folks here who can translate the serial number on that 870 into a year of manufacture, etc. That sure looks like something special to me...

I'm sure i can figure it out but I like a bit of mystery.
 
There is also a old Charles Daily (Miroku) O/U and a Belgian Browning Lightning O/U.

I haven't opened this safe since 1995.

Sort of a time capsule thing.

There are a few hand guns and rifles in there but this is the shotgun forum.

I appreciate everyones kind words. It was a bit emotional for me to open the safe.
 
You can look up when the barrel was made using the date code stamped on the left side. Assuming it is the barrel that came from the factory you'll know when the gun was made. FYI, some of the date codes repeat, but it is pretty easy to tell a 1975 gun from one made in 1925 with the same date code.

For example the letter "S" is used for 1925, 1969, 1998, and 2021.

Remington Manufacture Dates (oldguns.net)
 
Like @PapaG..
My most prolific shotgun.
I have a 12ga 3.5" supermag for waterfowl/turkeys.
A .410express upland birds
. A 12 ga trap competition with at least a dozen 100x100 to its credit.
A 12 ga wingmaster under my bed in the safe with #4 buck in the magazine .
On the lookout for a 20ga or 28ga wingmaster.

Best wishes at the trap range.
 
I’m glad that you opened the safe and took that trip down memory lane. :thumbup:

I will say that it’s a good idea to take the 870 down for a detail strip, cleaning and lube since it’s been untouched for 25-odd years. Oil has a habit of congealing and gumming up the works over time, I’d hate to see you take it out to shoot and it locks up halfway through your shooting session.



First of four short parts on takedown and reassembly from Brownells.

Good luck, and stay safe.
 
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