Remington Model 870 Wingmaster 12 Gauge Pump Shotgun, 30 inch Plain Full Choke Barrel, Early 1952 Production, Blued Walnut
This early-production 1952 Remington Model 870 Wingmaster is a classic, U.S.-made 12 gauge with hallmark features from its first-year era. It pairs a 30 inch plain steel barrel with a fixed FULL choke and a single front bead, a corn-cob grooved fore-end, and blued steel over walnut furniture. It also carries period-correct identifiers, including an IY barrel date code for 1952 and a receiver serial suffix V indicating the 12-gauge 2 3/4 family, with an early barrel rollmark listing patent number 2,039,814.
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: Surface rust is present throughout the metal. The walnut stock and fore-end show noticeable wear.
What's Included
- Remington Model 870 Wingmaster 12 Gauge shotgun
Built in 1952, this Wingmaster reflects early 870 production details collectors look for. The corn-cob grooved walnut fore-end, plain (non-rib) 30 inch barrel, and single bead sight are all consistent with first-year configuration. The standard-length magazine tube with knurled cap offers a 4+1 capacity with 2 3/4 inch shells.
Verification marks support the 1952 manufacture. The barrel date code reads IY, and the receiver carries the serial suffix V, denoting the 12-gauge 2 3/4 family. The early barrel rollmark includes patent number 2,039,814 with others pending, an identifying detail from the period.
The steel receiver and barrel wear a blued finish, complemented by walnut furniture with an uncheckered pistol-grip stock and a corn-cob grooved fore-end. Sighting is straightforward via a single front bead, and the fixed FULL choke on the 30 inch barrel provides a traditional configuration for this model and era.
This example is customized with a Red Head brand rubber recoil pad and a spacer, yielding a measured length of pull of 13.75 inches. The bore is described as clean and shiny, in line with the stated bore condition. Overall, it presents as a solid, early Wingmaster with period-correct features and documented 1952 markings.