1966, Remington 870 Wingmaster for 325?

[Woop-woop]

I recently saw a 1966, Remington 870 Wingmaster for 325 but with taxes and transfer fees would be close to 385.00 and was wondering what others thought. I don't know much about shotguns but here are the Details:

REMINGTON 870 WINGMASTER in 12 GA CAL., with 26" barrel. Color BLUE. Condition 95% PLUS. Serial number 1012108M. TAKES 3†SHELLS, ORIGINAL CUTTS COMPENSATOR, FIVE CUTTS SCREW IN CHOKES- M.C.725, 755, 705 F.C., 3 L.R. 590, 2 L.R. 680, WRENCH, HAND MADE WOOD CASE FOR THE CUTTS CHOKES!!!

 

[Climbnsink]

the older the better engraving on the receiver or maybe that is just 1100s. Aren't new ones around that price?

 

[bfm]

the older the better engraving on the receiver or maybe that is just 1100s. Aren't new ones around that price?

The Express is around $400 these days and the old Wingmasters are more like the Police model. Better reciever and internals than the Express models.

 

[hankster]

If you look around you can find nice older 870's in the $200 - $250 range.

Good luck in your search.

 

[Woop-woop]

Does the fact that it's from 1966 take value away from it? I paid 360.00 for my express and the wingmasters are supposed to be top of the line 870.

 

[Pilgrim]

I recently bought one from 1965 which was in like new condition for $185......beautiful in every way....no comp though.

I don't know if I got a real good deal or not. I'm very happy though.

Your price sounds high to me.

 

[mac1911]

Im a little curious
1. I do not think remigton installed cutts systems ? I could be wrong. To this day I have not come across any description of this as a factory opption?
2. is it a vent rib or plain barrel?
3. Also Im wondering if only the barrel is for 3" shells. I know the wingmasters where @ some point in the late 80s all made with 3" as standard. my 870 purchase new in 1987 has a 3" capable barrel but a 2 3/4 reciever. 3" shells fire but will not eject.
seems like a high price to me. I would call remington with the serial number and at least get the age correct. Also is possible there is a date code on the barrel. This will @ least pair up the 2 as far as age goes.

OK heres my quick take-----no the CUTTS is not factory and that ugly thing devalues the gun. If its a plain barrel value down even more. Out on a limb to say a 1966 remy did not have 3" ??
If the barrel is not ruined buy the cutts installed maybe 200.00 if its in 95%

 

[mac1911]

http://www.remingtonsociety.com/rsa/journals/870/?na=5 aparently they did have a 3" magnum in the 60s.

 

[Glasgow Grin]

I have a pile of shotguns. Benelli, Mossberg, Baikal, Remington, and Browning. Hands down, the BEST upland bird guns I have are 1960's Remington 870 Wingmasters. I do not believe that screw in chokes were even available then, so your barrel must be newer.

 

[boilermaker]

I think $325 is too high for that 870. I actually think the price would be more reasonable if it had the original barrel, but knowing the gun is cobbled together I think it is too high.

Plus, you might want to know who you are buying from before you decide to make the purchase.

http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/87361-P-G-Dowd-Northboro-Ma

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[Woop-woop]

Thanks, to all that replied!. I've decided not to deal with the merchant.