Replacement 870 16 gauge barrel source ?

[kelljp]

Does anyone know where/who might sell a replacement barrel for an 870 wingmaster?
Been looking for awhile but seems to be a unicorn when I ask about a 16 gauge barrel.
Been looking for one with choke tubes. But other than buying an Express version ( found one) of the 870 in 16 gauge there don't seem to much inventory available.

 

[Riomouse911]

If you already have a fixed choke barrel, it may be easier to have it threaded for removable tubes. 16 ga 870’s are, as you know, pretty darn rare.

Stay safe.

 

[FL-NC]

Corson's barrels specializes in new and used shotgun barrels. Doesn't look like they have any now, but I would check them from time to time.

 

[jaytex1969]

I picked up a 12g 870 barrel a while ago from Optics Planet. It was made by Mossburg. Havent tried it yet, though.

Jay

 

[kelljp]

I picked up a 12g 870 barrel a while ago from Optics Planet. It was made by Mossburg. Havent tried it yet, though.

Jay

I'll check them out, didn't know Mossburg barrel would fit.

 

[d2wing]

I'll check them out, didn't know Mossburg barrel would fit.

Mossberg barrels don't fit. Mossberg has made replacement barrels for 870's.

 

[kelljp]

Mossberg barrels don't fit. Mossberg has made replacement barrels for 870's.

Thanks for the information

 

[BillTell]

I too have an old 870 Wingmaster in 16 ga... It may actually be cheaper to look for another whole gun sometimes, rather than find the parts.... unfortunate.

 

[kelljp]

I suppose that's a cheaper and more sensible solution. But there's something about the familiarity of a gun ( and everything else according to my wife) developed over time that makes me reluctant to change.

 

[BillTell]

Oh, I understand completely! I simply meant that rather than purchase a replacement barrel, before you find one, it may be cheaper and easier to find another whole gun, and use it for the parts, especially if it's not a complete gun.

 

[Barnfixer]

Have you checked ebay? I’ve seen some rare barrels on there but not cheap. I sold my 870 16ga with choke tubes not long ago, they bring crazy money for a 870. If it’s possible I’d add tubes to your barrel. Trulock has Remington 16ga tubes.

 

[e rex]

I have a 1954 Wingmaster 16 that had a full choke barrel, I sent the barrel to Amhurst Mass. and had it opened to .010 constriction. He would have put in tubes if I wanted and the price was reasonable I thought.
Mike Orlen is the man's name.

 

[DustyGmt]

Yeah if you find one on Ebay, which you very well could, it will probably be $300+

I agree with the guy who said to look for another wingmaster in 16ga. I'd rather buy a wingmaster for $800-$1000 than pay $300-$400 for a barrel alone. I got lucky and found a used barrel in a barrel of used barrels at a gun shop. You might get lucky if you call around and ask or just pop into few different places.... but being 16ga, you'd be very lucky, but not impossible.

 

[BillTell]

Try $450.....
https://www.ebay.com/itm/154701945493?hash=item2404f45a95:g:SuoAAOSw3WNhkn5g&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAAsOVzYXyLEdjv7MSZrxK2YF0P0EDxhlpapGaAWGPafR2tqHAkBFR5MQRV3HaXlYKqVx73yKHgTsCIpwUJaYIJMQrBC59RjY2/cFMb7y6YYsgS9FlFDthrA/qQEx1W1HkB2pt8SqB/Ee04YJ9veUd+OWf99zELbpUviSa7hAic3TkxnzHd8M087QGe1Slox9f0t3dGEvWsiNVUZzd/5HVhbzKTT7slGYSVskWoupc5kBNO|tkp:Bk9SR6zd7ue0YQ

I can hear Michael Stipe right now....(it's the end of the world as we know it....)

 

[Rlafever]

Briley will thread the barrel for thin wall choke tubes and supply one tube for x amount, i haven't checked the price lately
edit : threaded bore is $175 , chokes are $80 a piece

 

[kelljp]

Try $450.....
https://www.ebay.com/itm/154701945493?hash=item2404f45a95:g:SuoAAOSw3WNhkn5g&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAAsOVzYXyLEdjv7MSZrxK2YF0P0EDxhlpapGaAWGPafR2tqHAkBFR5MQRV3HaXlYKqVx73yKHgTsCIpwUJaYIJMQrBC59RjY2/cFMb7y6YYsgS9FlFDthrA/qQEx1W1HkB2pt8SqB/Ee04YJ9veUd+OWf99zELbpUviSa7hAic3TkxnzHd8M087QGe1Slox9f0t3dGEvWsiNVUZzd/5HVhbzKTT7slGYSVskWoupc5kBNO|tkp:Bk9SR6zd7ue0YQ

I can hear Michael Stipe right now....(it's the end of the world as we know it....)

Holy moly, that's unbelievable!

 

[Barnfixer]

Holy moly, that's unbelievable!

A couple years ago I sold two 1100 standard 20ga barrels and one 870 standard 20ga barrel on eBay. I made enough money to pay for a real nice used Browning citori 12ga.