Remington Model 870 Wingmaster Washington State Patrol 12 Gauge Riot Shotgun, 20" Cylinder-Bore, 2 3/4" Chamber, Blued/Walnut
This Remington Model 870 Wingmaster is an agency-marked Washington State Patrol riot shotgun from the 1968–1973 era. It features a 20-inch plain, cylinder-bore barrel with a single bead, a blued steel receiver marked "WASH. STATE PATROL," and classic glossy walnut furniture. The V-suffix serial denotes a 12-gauge 2 3/4-inch receiver, and the bore is clean and mirror-bright.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The shotgun is in great shape overall. Minor and superficial scratches and blemishes are present. There is some finish loss on the magazine tube and small white paint stains on the stock. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Remington Model 870 Wingmaster Washington State Patrol 12 Gauge shotgun
The receiver is agency-marked "WASH. STATE PATROL," adding clear law-enforcement provenance. Built in the 1968–1973 period in the United States, this Wingmaster retains the period-correct blued steel receiver and barrel and right-side ejection. The V-suffix serial indicates a 12-gauge, 2 3/4-inch receiver configuration.
Configured for riot duty, it wears a 20-inch plain, cylinder-bore barrel with a single bead front sight. The barrel is correctly marked "12 GA. FOR 2 3/4 OR SHORTER SHELLS," aligning with its 2 3/4-inch chamber size.
The walnut furniture includes a checkered pistol-grip stock with fleur-de-lis panels, a glossy finish, and a ventilated recoil pad with a white-line spacer. A matching walnut forend completes the setup. Sling swivel studs are installed front and rear for carry options.
Controls and features include a cross-bolt safety with a red indicator ring, standard 4+1 capacity with a knurled magazine cap, and a durable blued finish. The straightforward bead sight and cylinder choke make for fast handling in its intended role.