Remington Model 870 Wingmaster Engraved 12 GA 28″ Pump Action Shotgun C&R

SOLD FOR: $3,313.00

LSB#: 240203MT007

Make: Remington

Model: 870 Wingmaster

Serial Number: 593056V

Year of Manufacture: 1958

Caliber: 12 Ga. 2 3/4” Shells

Action Type: Magazine Tube Fed Pump Action Shotgun

Barrel Length: 28″

Choke: Fixed Full

Sights / Optics: The sight is a metal bead fixed on the rib. The top of the receiver is serrated for glare reduction.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are walnut with a forend and pistol grip carved with oakleaf designs, a straight comb, and an aftermarket ventilated rubber buttpad. There are scattered handling and storage marks, scuffs, draglines some shallow compressions. The LOP measures 14 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad and 13 5/8″ to the wood. The pad has light handling marks and remains flexible. The stocks rate in Fine overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Refinished At Time of Engraving

Bore Condition: The bore is bright with no erosion. There is some light fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates 9.5  out of 10.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 96% of its metal finish. The receiver and part of the barrel are beautifully engraved with scrollwork designs. We believe the engraving was done by Hamada in the 1950s. The trigger guard is engraved with scrollwork designs and the lifter and bolt have been jewelled. The left side of the has raised silver water foul designs. The right side of the receiver has a raised silver upland hunting scene with game birds and a hunting dog. There are some light handling marks, scuffs and a few draglines. There is light operational wear. The pins are unmarred. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in Fine condition.

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

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: Remington had always wanted to best the Winchester Model 12, and when they realized it could not be done with the bottom ejecting Model 17, they introduced the Model 31. The Model 31 was made from 1931 to 1949 and was Remington’s first-ever side-ejecting shotgun. It did well, but it too was not up to the task of beating the Model 12. With less than 200,000 produced of all gauges combined, the Model 31 would soon be discontinued, but elements of its design would be carried on to a new shotgun that would become one of the most popular guns ever made. In 1950, Remington introduced their new modern, streamlined, rugged, reliable, and relatively inexpensive shotgun – the 870. They reached two million guns by 1973 (ten times the number of Model 31 shotguns it replaced). As of 1983, the 870 held the record for the best-selling shotgun in history with three million sold. For all intents and purposes, the 20th Century belongs to the 870 as far as shotguns go! They have been used by militaries, police departments, and sportsmen all over the world. This one is a 12 gauge  870 Wingmaster, in Fine condition, with a 28″ barrel with a fixed Full choke. The receiver and part of the barrel are beautifully engraved with scrollwork designs. We believe the engraving was done by Hamada in the 1950s. The action is sound and the bore is bright.  This shotgun will be will be a great addition to any firearms collection. Please see our photos and good luck!

As Always

Keep Your Powder Dry and Bid High!

-Andrew G.