Remington Model 870 Wingmaster 12 Gauge Pump Shotgun, 30" Vent Rib, Fixed FULL Choke, 1976 Production
Produced in March 1976, this Remington Model 870 Wingmaster combines the smooth cycling the series is known for with period-correct high-polish bluing and gloss American walnut furniture. A 30-inch ventilated-rib barrel with a factory fixed FULL choke and a 2 ¾-inch chamber make it well suited for tight-pattern wingshooting or classic trap work. Collectors will also note the fleur-de-lis checkering, corn-cob forend, and the forged steel receiver that helped establish the Wingmaster’s reputation for durability.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good – clean, well-maintained, with minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: Stocks and receiver display a few shallow scuffs and small areas of finish wear consistent with careful field use. All controls operate smoothly and the action cycles correctly.
What’s Included
- Remington Model 870 Wingmaster 12 Gauge shotgun
Remington’s T-prefix serial range and AI barrel date code confirm March 1976 manufacture, placing this gun squarely in the era many collectors prize for its fit and finish. The forged and machined steel receiver wears original high-luster bluing that remains deep and even, matching the barrel’s polish.
The 30-inch carbon-steel barrel carries a ventilated rib soldered true along its length. A single steel bead up front provides a clean sight picture, while the factory fixed FULL choke delivers dense patterns for longer-range birds or trap targets.
American walnut stocks retain their factory gloss, with sharp fleur-de-lis checkering on both the buttstock and the corn-cob forend offering a firm grip. The 14-inch length of pull and a ventilated recoil pad balance recoil management with classic sporting dimensions.
Mechanically, dual action bars give the pump stroke the smooth feel that defines the Wingmaster line. A four-round tubular magazine (4+1 total capacity) feeds from the 2 ¾-inch chamber, and a cross-bolt safety provides simple, familiar controls.