Hello friends and neighbors // The newest Wingmasters I own are 1976, a 12 and 20 ga.
The 12ga Mod, 28" VR, I've used since NIB in 1976. It still shoots a 2" slug group (rem sluggers) at 50 yards.
The 20ga. I picked up 3 months ago for $200.00 at a local pawn shop.
There is a slight suken spot in the shoulder stock but it is hard and strong ( you feel it more than see it). and someone had their SS# etched into the bottom of the reciever. (this took minutes to emery cloth off and cold blue.)
Well worth every penny.
The action was a little sluggish with old oil build up but after cleaning it runs as smooth as any.
I'd go used, they are out there everywhere. I just passed on a 16ga. for $229.00 and recently had to drag my self away from a beautiful dark walnut stocked 1990s WM magnum for $400 (asking price) I may still go back but already have a 2003 Express magnum.
You find a few trying to sell used WMs for over six. I'd stick to the ones between $225 and $350.
I have 3, 1960 (tenth year) WM 12,16,20 ga. and at a minimum they get used every year, just like the newer ones, in a multi family shoot where I hunt. No problems so far with folks from 11 on up to 75 using them.
(I need a pic of the 76, 20ga.)
I also rely on my 870 Express Mag. ,12 and 20ga,.when hunting whitetail in heavy woods(buckshot), hunting turkey (#5 shot) or with a cantilevered, rifled barrel and scope in shotgun only areas (slug).
You can make an 870 very versatile with multiple barrels.
Good Luck finding what works for you.
***If you happen find an old WM with a serial number lower than 6000, reguardless of condition ,(and you are not interested )Please PM me.