Remington Model 870 Wingmaster 16 Gauge Pump-Action, 26" Vent Rib, 2 3/4" Chamber, Walnut Stock
This Remington Model 870 Wingmaster is a 16-gauge sporting configuration with a 26" vent-rib barrel and single bead sight. It features a blued finish, walnut furniture, and a period Herter's Inc. adjustable choke/compensator installed at the muzzle. The receiver suffix "W" denotes the 16-gauge receiver family, and the barrel code "AA" corresponds to March 1954 in Remington's dating scheme (barrel-dated only).
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: Marks from prior handling and use are present on exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Herter's Inc. adjustable choke/compensator (installed on barrel)
The 26" vent-rib barrel provides a clean sighting plane with its single bead, and the barrel is factory-marked FULL. It is currently fitted with a Herter's adjustable choke/compensator with indexed settings at the muzzle, adding user-tunable constriction and a compensator function in one unit.
Chambered for 2 3/4" shells, this Wingmaster is noted with a 2+1 capacity and uses Remington's dual action bars for positive, smooth cycling. A cross-bolt safety is positioned at the trigger guard.
The walnut pistol-grip buttstock is paired with a ventilated recoil pad and white-line spacer, while the ribbed corncob-style walnut fore-end offers a classic, sure-handling profile. Length of pull measures 13.75".
Receiver and barrel markings include "Remington Ilion, N.Y." and Patent No. 2,039,814. The receiver suffix "W" indicates the 16-gauge receiver family. The barrel date code "AA" corresponds to March 1954 in Remington's scheme (barrel-dated only). Finish is blued, and the shotgun was manufactured in the United States.