Remington Model 870 Wingmaster 12 Gauge Pump – First-Year 1950 Production, Matching Numbers, 28" Plain Barrel with Fixed Modified Choke
This Remington Model 870 Wingmaster is a first-year (1950) production shotgun with a no-prefix low serial number and factory-matching components. It retains its original 28-inch plain barrel set up with a fixed Modified choke, polished blue finish, and early hand-cut diamond checkering on walnut furniture. Collectors and shooters alike will recognize the significance of owning an early, all-original example of the iconic 870 platform.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
There is some pitting along with scuffs and scratches, yet the shotgun remains in great shape for its age.
What’s Included
- Remington Model 870 Wingmaster 12 Gauge shotgun (matching numbers, first-year production)
Introduced in 1950, the Model 870 quickly earned a reputation for reliability and smooth operation. This example comes from that inaugural year, distinguished by its no-prefix, low serial number and early production features not found on later guns.
The 28-inch carbon-steel barrel wears a polished blue finish and retains its factory Modified choke, providing a balance of pattern density and versatility for field use. A single brass bead front sight offers a clear, uncomplicated sight picture.
Walnut stock and forend display hand-cut diamond checkering unique to early Wingmasters. The 14-inch length of pull and full-size frame give the gun a classic, time-tested fit.
All major components—the receiver, barrel, and magazine tube—retain matching numbers, underscoring the shotgun’s originality. The polished blue carbon-steel receiver shows the clean lines and smooth cycling for which the 870 remains renowned.
Chambered for 2 ¾-inch shells and holding four rounds in the magazine, this first-year Wingmaster offers both collectible pedigree and practical field capability.