Remington Model 870 Wingmaster .410 Bore 25″ Pump Action Shotgun 1971 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,690.00

LSB#:  LSB250712DI026

Make: Remington

Model: 870 Wingmaster

Serial Number: S340148H

Year of Manufacture: 1971

Gauge: 410 Bore

Action Type: Pump Action

Markings:  The left side of the barrel is marked “410 GA. FOR 3 IN. OR SHORTER PLASTIC SHELLS”, and “FULL”.  The right side of the barrel is marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO., INC. / ILION N.Y. MADE IN U.S.A. and with patents.  The left side of the receiver is marked “Remington / Wingmaster / MODEL 870 / S340148H”.   

Barrel Length: 25″

Choke: Fixed: Full.

Sights / Optics: This shotgun is mounted with a silver colored front bead on the top of the barrel rib.  The rib has wavy serrations for glare reduction. 

Stock Configuration & Condition:  The buttstock is checkered wood, with capped semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and black corrugated plastic Remington buttplate.  The pump grip is checkered wood.  The LOP measures 14” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad.  The stocks rate a Fine overall condition.   There are no chips or cracks.  The checkering is crisp.  There are many compression marks, a couple of tiny scratches and a couple of small areas of finish loss on the buttstock.  

Type of Finish: Blued with High Polish Wood 

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no visible erosion in the bore.  There is some stubborn plastic fouling in the choke area.  This barrel rates 9.5/10. 

Overall Condition:  This shotgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows some light scratches and fading on the receiver and barrel and some operational wear on both barrel and mag tube.  The pins are unmarred. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates a Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.   

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None  

Our Assessment: At its core, the  Wingmaster boasts unparalleled reliability with its solid steel receiver and twin action bars, making it less susceptible to wear and tear compared to its aluminum-framed counterparts. The Wingmaster variant offers a higher grade of wood and a polished blue finish, distinguishing it from the more utilitarian Express models. 

The standard in pumps, at least since the Model 12 was discontinued, is the Remington 870 Wingmaster.  It is powerful, reliable, and will function with any ammo under nearly any conditions.  This is part of the reason it has been the choice of so many military and police organizations in the 75 years of continuous production. 

This particular Wingmaster is chambered in 410.  It would be an excellent choice as a reliable utility shotgun or as a light recoil way to teach a new shooter.  Please see our photos.

-C.B.