What's a left handed 12 ga magnum Rem 870 Wingmaster worth

**4V50 Gary** · May 2, 2013, 06:54 AM

There's a scratch on the foreend. Light blue wear.

BigJimP · May 2, 2013, 03:15 PM

Does it have a fixed choke - if yes, what is it ?

How long is the barrel ?

dalecooper51 · May 2, 2013, 05:51 PM

I have a Left Hand 12 ga Wingmaster (2 3/4") with a 20" rifle sighted rem choke barrel and synthetic MC stock and fore arm. It was sitting on the shelf of the shop for close to a year and I was out the door for $250.

Depending on the barrel, in very nice condition, I would guess $300-$400 in my area if you can find some one looking for a left handed pump.

PetahW · May 2, 2013, 07:08 PM

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JMO: Worthless to a RH shooter, Priceless to a lefty - the trick would be to find a lefty that wants it/one.

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**4V50 Gary** · May 2, 2013, 07:28 PM

Full choke, vent rib.

BTW, my teacher wants it for his kid who is a southpaw.

PetahW · May 3, 2013, 08:51 AM

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YMMV, but if I was selling to my teacher for his kid, unless he was a total jerk I do it for $300 or less, and look at it as helping the kid build his muscles up.

Heck, I've given a few guns away to youngsters aspiring to the shooting sports, in the spirit of "passing it on". (But that's just me)

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anothernewb · May 3, 2013, 09:49 AM

huh, I've never heard of a LH shotgun. Never even thought to look for one.

Dang. I'd be interested in one of those.

BigJimP · May 3, 2013, 11:20 AM

Depends how bad the wear on the receiver are -- and the scratch on the forend....but in my area, a fixed Full choke 870 wingmaster in excellent condition is about a $300 gun / Very good condition about $250 / ...from there it drops off pretty heavily to $200 - $ 150 or so...

Left handed is a plus for a leftie that really wants it.../ there were not that many left handed models made / but a lot of left handed shooters just shoot right handed pump guns with no significant issues.

Full choke is a pretty big negative...( Modified would make it worth another $ 50 - $ 75 ) in my opinion.

Handling marks are in the eye of the buyer...just depends / if they're real bad, it'll drop the value another $ 100.

May 2, 2013, 06:54 AM	#1
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,835	What's a left handed 12 ga magnum Rem 870 Wingmaster worth There's a scratch on the foreend. Light blue wear. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

May 2, 2013, 07:28 PM	#5
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,835	Full choke, vent rib. BTW, my teacher wants it for his kid who is a southpaw. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

May 2, 2013, 03:15 PM	#2
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Does it have a fixed choke - if yes, what is it ? How long is the barrel ?

May 2, 2013, 05:51 PM	#3
dalecooper51 Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2007 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 318	I have a Left Hand 12 ga Wingmaster (2 3/4") with a 20" rifle sighted rem choke barrel and synthetic MC stock and fore arm. It was sitting on the shelf of the shop for close to a year and I was out the door for $250. Depending on the barrel, in very nice condition, I would guess $300-$400 in my area if you can find some one looking for a left handed pump.

May 2, 2013, 07:08 PM	#4
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	. JMO: Worthless to a RH shooter, Priceless to a lefty - the trick would be to find a lefty that wants it/one. .

May 3, 2013, 08:51 AM	#6
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	. YMMV, but if I was selling to my teacher for his kid, unless he was a total jerk I do it for $300 or less, and look at it as helping the kid build his muscles up. Heck, I've given a few guns away to youngsters aspiring to the shooting sports, in the spirit of "passing it on". (But that's just me) .

May 3, 2013, 09:49 AM	#7
anothernewb Senior Member Join Date: August 7, 2012 Location: West Central MN Posts: 143	huh, I've never heard of a LH shotgun. Never even thought to look for one. Dang. I'd be interested in one of those.

May 3, 2013, 11:20 AM	#8
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Depends how bad the wear on the receiver are -- and the scratch on the forend....but in my area, a fixed Full choke 870 wingmaster in excellent condition is about a $300 gun / Very good condition about $250 / ...from there it drops off pretty heavily to $200 - $ 150 or so... Left handed is a plus for a leftie that really wants it.../ there were not that many left handed models made / but a lot of left handed shooters just shoot right handed pump guns with no significant issues. Full choke is a pretty big negative...( Modified would make it worth another $ 50 - $ 75 ) in my opinion. Handling marks are in the eye of the buyer...just depends / if they're real bad, it'll drop the value another $ 100.