Remington 870LW Wingmaster Magnum 20 Gauge Pump-Action, 28-Inch Vent-Rib Barrel, 3-Inch Chamber, Walnut
This Remington Model 870LW Wingmaster Magnum is a lightweight, small-frame 20-gauge pump shotgun built for 3-inch shells. It features a 28-inch vent-rib barrel with a single front bead, high-gloss blued steel, and classic Wingmaster walnut furniture. Roll-marked as a Magnum LW on the receiver and correctly marked for 3-inch shells on the barrel, it is an Ilion, New York-made example with the hallmark Wingmaster fitments and a 4+1 tubular magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore: Smoothbore; no rifling present.
Specific Condition Notes: The shotgun shows notable finish loss with visible pitting and areas of surface rust on metal components. The chamber is clean. The bore is bright and smooth.
What’s Included
- Paracord-style braided sling (installed)
The lightweight "LW" small-frame 20-gauge receiver distinguishes this Wingmaster Magnum variant and contributes to its easy handling. The receiver is steel with a gloss blued finish and is roll-marked "Remington MAGNUM Wingmaster MODEL 870LW." The maker line reads "REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY INC ILION, N.Y. MADE IN U.S.A."
The 28-inch barrel is vent-ribbed with a serrated rib top and a single front bead. It carries the factory marking "20 GA. LW MAGNUM FOR 3 INCH SHELLS" and uses a fixed choke (type not marked). The standard magazine cap is present with no extension.
Furniture is classic Wingmaster: high-gloss walnut with impressed fleur-de-lis checkering, a ventilated recoil pad with a white-line spacer, and a rear sling swivel stud. An oval bird medallion is inset on the underside of the buttstock. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches.
Operation is pump-action with a tubular magazine offering 4+1 capacity. Controls include a cross-bolt safety. Sighting is straightforward and fast with the vent rib and single front bead.