Remington 870 Question

[FPrice]

How long ago did Remington stop putting "Wingmaster" on the side of their shotguns? Or do they still do on some models?

The reason I ask is that I have recently seen two older Remington 870's, both labeled "Wingmaster", both marked for 2 3/4" shells. The first was in NICE shape and very smooth. The other was in rough shape, but also very smooth. Oh, and both had extended magazine tubes.

Thanks.

 

[Dave McCracken]

TTBOMK, Frosty, they never stopped. Before the Express, all 870s except for trap and skeet models and a few marked "Sportsman" were marked Wingmaster. Even the riot models are marked so.

What are they asking for them?

 

[FPrice]

Dave,

Both are being offered for $250. The one in my dealer's store would probably cost me $225. This is the rougher one, lots of surface wear. It also has a pistol grip, with a folding stock. I'm not particularly thrilled by the PG, but i figure I could replace it with a standard synthetic stock and sell the PG to some tactical-wannabe for a small profit.

The other, IIRC, was in really nice shape with a standard wood stock. I'd probably offer $225 there and see what they see.

I just found it curious to find two 870 Wingmasters with extended magazines so close to one another.

 

[HSMITH]

If that is the underfolder with the wire frame stock OR the sidefolder with the stamped sheetmetal stock and you buy the shotgun let me know. I am looking for the Remington supplied folder, either type will do. I will supply you with a stock to replace it or purchase it outright. Thanks.

 

[Dave McCracken]

$225 IMO, Frosty, is a tad high for a beater with PG folder, but not outrageous. I'd sell the folder in a heartbeat, but not to someone I liked.

OTOH, A nice old WM in NRA Good to Excellent condition is worth more than $225,san accessories
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What barrel length is on this?

As for extensions, they've been around for a while. LL Bean sold 10 shot extensions for the A-5 and Model 11 Remington prior to WWII. So did Pachmyer. The market segment was crow hunters and LE.

 

[FPrice]

HSMITH...

"I am looking for the Remington supplied folder, either type will do."

OOPS! I apologize for the tactical-wannabe comment. If I do buy the SG, you have first dibs on the stock.

 

[HSMITH]

No offense taken on the tactical stuff, I hate it too.

When but a wee sailor and in my first armorers billet I had several 870's that uncle gave me to watch over with the factory folding stocks. I would like to have one for nostalgic reasons is all. I will put it on a rag of a wingmaster and grab it up occasionally for some fond memories.

Thanks for "dibs".