![]() O - Jul W - Aug D - Sep E - Oct R - Nov X - Dec Then look on the left side of the barrel near the receiver and look for a two letter date code stamp and follow this chart with the first letter being the month and the second being the year the barrel was made ī - Jan L - Feb A - Mar C - Apr K - May P - Jun LW MAGNUM (ALSO INCLUDES M/1100 “LT”)ġ963 TO APPROX. “LIGHT WEIGHT” (“LW”) (ALSO INCLUDES M/1100 “LT”) Model 870 LETTER SUFFIX (DESIGNATES GAUGE) This will make for a great addition to a Remington collection or for use as your next clay duster.My search fu is mighty today, I found this:ġ950 TO APPROX 1968: NO SERIAL NUMBER PREFIXġ968 TO PRESENT: LETTERS USED (IN SEQUENCE) The action is slick and this one was very well taken care of by its previous owner. This is a Classic Trap model with a 30” ported barrel, American walnut stocks, and a scroll engraved receiver with gold inlaid accents. As of 1983, the 870 held the record for the best-selling shotgun in history with three million sold. They reached two million guns by 1973 (ten times the number of Model 31 shotguns it replaced). Our Assessment: In 1950, Remington introduced a modern, streamlined, rugged, reliable, and relatively inexpensive shotgun – the 870. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Fine Plus condition. The barrel has a light scratch or two, most noticeable on the left at the muzzle. The right side of the rib has some little dings towards the front. There are a few light scuffs and rubs, some of the most noticeable are on the left top corner of the receiver and bottom of the barrel. Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 96% of its metal finish. The stocks rate in about Fine Plus overall condition.īore Condition: The bore is bright with no erosion. The texturized KickEez buttpad is still pliable and displays light wear. ![]() The drop at comb is approximately 1 ?”, the drop at the metal buttplate is approximately 2” as currently configured and 2 ?” at the black pad. The LOP measures approximately 14″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the black rubber KickEez buttpad. There are a few scuffs and compressions, some of the most noticeable are on the left rear of the forend and on the belly. There is a little scrape at the rear edge of the comb. Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are checkered American walnut finger groove forend, capped pistol grip, and the buttstock has an adjustable comb and adjustable LOP buttpad. The top of the receiver and rib are serrated for glare reduction. Sights / Optics: This shotgun is mounted with a green fiber optic bead front sight set on the rib. ILION, NY”.Ĭhoke: The currently installed choke measures Improved Cylinder. The right of the barrel is marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO. The left of the barrel is marked “*LIGHT CONTOUR 12 GA 2 ¾” OR 3” / 3 ½” ONLY WITH SUPER MAG RECEIVERS”. The right side of the receiver is marked “CLASSIC TRAP” between the trigger group pins. Both sides of the receiver are scroll engraved. The left side of the receiver is marked with the seial number. ![]() Markings: The left side of the receiver has a gold inlay banner that reads “Wingmaster” followed by a gold shield with “Remington / model 870 / Wingmaster / TRAP GUN”, and another banner with gold “CLASSIC TRAP”. 2000 (No Date Code)Īction Type: Magazine Tube Fed Pump Action Shotgun Arrow_back Back More Sold Modern & Tactical Arms ![]()
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