Remington Model 870 Wingmaster 16 Gauge Pump-Action, 28-inch Plain Barrel, Fixed Modified Choke, 2 3/4-Inch Chamber (1961)
This 1961 Remington Model 870 Wingmaster is a 16-gauge, full-size pump-action built with the classic gloss blued steel and walnut configuration. It features a 28-inch plain barrel with a fixed Modified choke, a clean and shiny bore, and period-correct details including the April 1961 barrel date code "CH" and the 16-gauge "W" suffix in the receiver serial format. It retains the polished bolt, twin action bars, and factory Remington hard buttplate that define the Wingmaster of this era.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: The gloss blued surfaces show minor scratches and small handling marks. The walnut stock and corncob-style fore-end have light surface blemishes. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Remington Model 870 Wingmaster 16 Gauge pump-action shotgun
The 28-inch plain steel barrel is fitted with a fixed Modified choke and a single front bead, delivering the proven Wingmaster field configuration. It is chambered for 2 3/4-inch shells and retains the factory patent-line stamp on the barrel.
Construction is classic 870: a steel receiver with a gloss blued finish, twin action bars for smooth cycling, and a polished bolt. Controls include a cross-bolt safety, and capacity is 4+1.
Furniture is walnut throughout, with a corncob-style walnut fore-end and a matching walnut buttstock capped by the factory Remington hard buttplate. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches.
Period details confirm its 1961 production. The barrel date code "CH" indicates April 1961, and the receiver serial format shows the "W" suffix that denotes 16 gauge. Made in the United States, this Wingmaster reflects the finish and fit typical of early 1960s production.