Wing master Barrel

[Michiganteacher]

I’ve got a 1970’s era Wingmaster that I inherited from my dad that I want to take grouse hunting this year. I usually use 26” O/U’s and this has a LONG mod choked barrel on it. I’d like a shorter IC choked barrel.

Can I buy an express barrel to use on this or does to have to be a Wingmaster? It’s a 20 gauge if that makes a difference.

Thanks!

 

[Virginian]

The serial number suffix will tell you if it is a standard frame -N or X - or a lightweight K or U. All Express barrels are lightweights, and they will fit a LW Wingmaster.

 

[Barnfixer]

If a quarter fit through the barrel lug it’s a standard. If it ends up that you have a remington 20ga standard, odds are you will not find the barrel your looking for. If you do find one expect to pay a lot.

 

[jmr40]

You can send the barrel off, have it cut to any length you want, as long as they cut on a vent rib, and have it threaded for tubes. Barrels of that era are thinner and won't work with Remington tubes, but there are aftermarket options.

I'd cut it as close to 24" as possible for what you want to do.

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[Scribner]

Maybe a moment’s explanation. Remington’s earliest 20 gauge 870’s used a standard 12 gauge frame. As demand grew, they tried various ways to make a lighter 20 gauge. These were referred to as 20 LW & 20 LT. I think there was even a Special Field 20 gauge. You need to do a little more research to find out what you have.

 

[Michiganteacher]

Standard frame, it looks like. X-prefix on the serial number and a quarter fits through the barrel lug.