Remington Model 870 Wingmaster Magnum 12 Gauge Pump-Action, 30" Vent Rib, Fixed Improved Modified, 3" Chamber, High-Gloss Blued (1970s)
This Remington Model 870 Wingmaster Magnum is a 12 gauge, full-size pump-action shotgun from the 1970s with a 3" chamber and a 30" vent rib barrel. It features a fixed Improved Modified (Imp Mod) choke, a high-gloss blued steel receiver, and glossy DuPont-finished walnut furniture with pressed fleur-de-lis checkering. The T-prefix serial indicates mid-1970s production, and the M suffix denotes its 12-gauge Magnum configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: There are significant handling marks with areas of surface rust and finish loss from prior use. Please refer to the pictures for details.
What’s Included
- Remington Model 870 Wingmaster Magnum 12 Gauge pump-action shotgun
The 30" steel barrel with vent rib and fixed Improved Modified (Imp Mod) choke provides a classic field setup. The barrel is marked "12 GA. MAGNUM FOR 3 IN SHELLS," confirming its 3" chamber. A front bead sight completes the straightforward sighting arrangement.
The steel receiver is milled from a solid billet and uses dual action bars, a hallmark of the Wingmaster line. It carries a high-gloss blued finish and is marked "Remington MAGNUM Wingmaster MODEL 870." Capacity is 2+1 in 12 gauge.
Stock and forend are high-gloss walnut with pressed fleur-de-lis checkering. The field stock has a pistol-grip profile, a grip cap with a bird medallion, and a Remington ventilated recoil pad with a white-line spacer. Length of pull measures 14.0".
Made in the United States, this Wingmaster Magnum reflects mid-1970s production, indicated by the T-prefix serial and M suffix for 12-gauge Magnum. The configuration and markings clearly identify this as a magnum-grade Wingmaster with a 3" chamber and Imp Mod choke.