Remington 870 wingmaster

Derekadavis · February 17, 2009, 04:08 AM

Ive placed a down payment on my new (for me, really used)remington 870 wingmaster 30" 12ga .

I found this at a pawn shop. its about 85-90% cond cosmeticly .

Im paying $300.00

Ive found these online for upwards of $750-$1100

Did i just find a great deal?

I dont know if this will help anything but the serial is bs11892

I dont know too much about shotguns. this will be my 2nd one. i had a new england firearms single shot 20ga(the ones walmart used to sell) i got from a friend for $50 (stolen

:barf:

).

Thanks for any help!!!

EDIT: im including the remington websites for both models i think it might be

The Pawn shop salesman said it is a 30" barrel (I did not measure it) and he said it was a wingmaster

now from my reaserch i found that the wingmaster classic trap is the only 870 with the 30" barrel.

the regular wingmaster only comes in 28" and 26" barrels.

heres the links:
Wingmaster: http://www.remington.com/products/fi...ster_specs.asp

Wingmaster classic trap: http://www.remington.com/products/fi...trap_specs.asp

Waterengineer · February 17, 2009, 08:14 AM

If it is a "classic trap" it will say it on the side of the reciever. Yes, the classic trap typically has a 30-inch barrel. The wingmaster trap also has better than usual wood and usually has a gloss finish. It also should have a monte carlo style stock (with a raised comb.)

It it my opinion that wingmaster traps shoot somewhat flatter that what most think of when considering trap gun patterns. If yours does that will facilitate its usefulness for games than trap.

I believe you are correct on the price I see them for sale, used of course, in the $600-$900 range. You link to the Wingmaster Trap is the gun.

Post a picture when you can. Does it have removable choke or fixed choke?

I'm assuming fixed given its manufacture year.

Your gun was manufactured in January 1969.

Let us know how you like it after a couple rounds of trap.

T191032 · February 17, 2009, 12:12 PM

A good choice of shotgun.

TxGun · February 17, 2009, 12:53 PM

Great shotgun and good deal.

Derekadavis · February 17, 2009, 01:38 PM

thanks

Quote:

Post a picture when you can. Does it have removable choke or fixed choke?

I'm assuming fixed given its manufacture year.

Your gun was manufactured in January 1969

I think removable but like i said i dont know too much about shotguns. at the end of the barrel it had a nut shaped thingy..

Howd you know the year? is that a good year?

.300 Weatherby Mag · February 17, 2009, 02:02 PM

It could be an older 870 with a 30" barrel...... I know b/c I had one....

Derekadavis · February 17, 2009, 02:52 PM

went back and looked it says MAGNUM "wingmaster".

thanks

jlv08 · February 17, 2009, 04:19 PM

You did well!! Cosidering what a new Wingmaster costs, you did well. The shotgun should last a couple of generations if cared for.

Waterengineer · February 17, 2009, 05:30 PM

Derek Writes:

Howd you know the year? is that a good year?

Reply:

That would be the magic of The FiringLine Forums.

Actually, there are several repositories for Remington manufacturing dates, including the Remington website.

Derekadavis · February 17, 2009, 05:33 PM

what is this shotgun worth? i might keep it or sell it depending on what its worth.

Shaun_300 · February 17, 2009, 05:43 PM

Great buy for sure!

rem870hunter · February 17, 2009, 08:19 PM

300.00 sounds great to me,as long as it looks and shoots where you point it,and goes bang when you pull the trigger,(with a live shell chambered of course).

it having a 30" barrel may have been a barrel that was bought after the fact. if its not a classic trap,which from your reply of magnum wingmaster on it its not. they came with a 26" or 28" with a 30" barrel available loose for more money. mine was bought with a 28". it sounds like you have a great deal coming to you,a wingmaster magnum for 300.00

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Waterengineer · February 17, 2009, 08:26 PM

Derek:

I answered the question regarding worth in my first post. It is extremely difficult, OK, impossible to put a value on the gun without a lot more info: condition of bluing, pitting? is the rib straight?, is the barrel straight, condition of wood..............pictures, pictures, pictures.

Derekadavis · February 17, 2009, 08:47 PM

im not looking for a exact price just a good range. it is in like 85%-90% cond

roy reali · February 17, 2009, 09:17 PM

I prefer Remington's 11-87. My arms don't have to move as much between shots.

February 17, 2009, 04:08 AM	#1
Derekadavis Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2008 Location: Dallas,Tx Posts: 103	Remington 870 wingmaster Ive placed a down payment on my new (for me, really used)remington 870 wingmaster 30" 12ga . I found this at a pawn shop. its about 85-90% cond cosmeticly . Im paying $300.00 Ive found these online for upwards of $750-$1100 Did i just find a great deal? I dont know if this will help anything but the serial is bs11892 I dont know too much about shotguns. this will be my 2nd one. i had a new england firearms single shot 20ga(the ones walmart used to sell) i got from a friend for $50 (stolen:barf:). Thanks for any help!!! EDIT: im including the remington websites for both models i think it might be The Pawn shop salesman said it is a 30" barrel (I did not measure it) and he said it was a wingmaster now from my reaserch i found that the wingmaster classic trap is the only 870 with the 30" barrel. the regular wingmaster only comes in 28" and 26" barrels. heres the links: Wingmaster: http://www.remington.com/products/fi...ster_specs.asp Wingmaster classic trap: http://www.remington.com/products/fi...trap_specs.asp __________________ USCCA & NRA Member Last edited by Derekadavis; February 17, 2009 at 04:36 AM.

February 17, 2009, 02:52 PM	#7
Derekadavis Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2008 Location: Dallas,Tx Posts: 103	went back and looked it says MAGNUM "wingmaster". thanks __________________ USCCA & NRA Member

February 17, 2009, 05:33 PM	#10
Derekadavis Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2008 Location: Dallas,Tx Posts: 103	what is this shotgun worth? i might keep it or sell it depending on what its worth. __________________ USCCA & NRA Member

February 17, 2009, 08:19 PM	#12
rem870hunter Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 2007 Location: N.J. and trying to decide what state to move to. Posts: 973	300.00 sounds great to me,as long as it looks and shoots where you point it,and goes bang when you pull the trigger,(with a live shell chambered of course). it having a 30" barrel may have been a barrel that was bought after the fact. if its not a classic trap,which from your reply of magnum wingmaster on it its not. they came with a 26" or 28" with a 30" barrel available loose for more money. mine was bought with a 28". it sounds like you have a great deal coming to you,a wingmaster magnum for 300.00 . __________________ BEAR Bows,Remington shotguns,Marlin rifles

February 17, 2009, 08:47 PM	#14
Derekadavis Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2008 Location: Dallas,Tx Posts: 103	im not looking for a exact price just a good range. it is in like 85%-90% cond __________________ USCCA & NRA Member

February 17, 2009, 08:14 AM	#2
Waterengineer Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2006 Location: Aurora, CO and Palm Beach, FL Posts: 863	If it is a "classic trap" it will say it on the side of the reciever. Yes, the classic trap typically has a 30-inch barrel. The wingmaster trap also has better than usual wood and usually has a gloss finish. It also should have a monte carlo style stock (with a raised comb.) It it my opinion that wingmaster traps shoot somewhat flatter that what most think of when considering trap gun patterns. If yours does that will facilitate its usefulness for games than trap. I believe you are correct on the price I see them for sale, used of course, in the $600-$900 range. You link to the Wingmaster Trap is the gun. Post a picture when you can. Does it have removable choke or fixed choke? I'm assuming fixed given its manufacture year. Your gun was manufactured in January 1969. Let us know how you like it after a couple rounds of trap.

February 17, 2009, 12:12 PM	#3
T191032 Member Join Date: January 22, 2008 Location: Shenandoah Valley of VA Posts: 87	A good choice of shotgun.

February 17, 2009, 12:53 PM	#4
TxGun Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2008 Location: Family ranch - Central TX. Posts: 467	Great shotgun and good deal.

February 17, 2009, 02:02 PM	#6
.300 Weatherby Mag Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2008 Posts: 1,777	It could be an older 870 with a 30" barrel...... I know b/c I had one....

February 17, 2009, 04:19 PM	#8
jlv08 Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2008 Posts: 122	You did well!! Cosidering what a new Wingmaster costs, you did well. The shotgun should last a couple of generations if cared for.

February 17, 2009, 05:30 PM	#9
Waterengineer Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2006 Location: Aurora, CO and Palm Beach, FL Posts: 863	Derek Writes: Howd you know the year? is that a good year? Reply: That would be the magic of The FiringLine Forums. Actually, there are several repositories for Remington manufacturing dates, including the Remington website.

February 17, 2009, 05:43 PM	#11
Shaun_300 Member Join Date: February 16, 2009 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 67	Great buy for sure!

February 17, 2009, 08:26 PM	#13
Waterengineer Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2006 Location: Aurora, CO and Palm Beach, FL Posts: 863	Derek: I answered the question regarding worth in my first post. It is extremely difficult, OK, impossible to put a value on the gun without a lot more info: condition of bluing, pitting? is the rib straight?, is the barrel straight, condition of wood..............pictures, pictures, pictures.

February 17, 2009, 09:17 PM	#15
roy reali Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2005 Posts: 3,248	I prefer Remington's 11-87. My arms don't have to move as much between shots.