Kind of a bummer because this gun is in great shape other than that and a few small blemishes. As the most aesthetically refined representative of our prestigious pump-action family, the Model 870 Wingmaster is a true American icon. I’m buying the gun from him regardless, can’t pass it up.but the only bad thing is whoever owned it before him sawed the barrel down and did a crappy job. The serial number on a Remington 870 shotgun can typically be found on the receiver, either on the left side or on the barrel. I’m confused?! Any thoughts from those of you with more experience? I forgot to take a picture of the barrel.next time I’m over at my buddies, I’ll have to do that. According to the charts I’ve found on here, that puts it at an October 1942 build date (MM being ‘42)? I thought that was pretty awesome and a rare find, so I reached out to Remington to confirm it and they are saying that my serial number puts it as a 1950 model.but then the guy said only the first two letters on the barrel determine the actual manufacture date, but this barrel clearly has an E, than a space, and then MM together.which according to the chart is 1942? So I have three letters.not two? Also, there is no letter prefix before the serial number. They resumed stamping the date code on the barrel on 10/1/01.New to the forum and to shotguns, so I have been learning a lot lately! Have a friend selling a Wingmaster and we started doing some research on when it was manufactured.īarrel stamp is E MM and it has the receiver serial number (which matches) stamped on the barrel as well, which tells me it’s definitely an older gun. They continued to mark the date code on the end flap of the shipping box. On 8/9/99, stopped stamping the barrels with the date code. One needs to be sure that the barrel is original to the gun before trusting the Barrel Code listing, above. Using these barrel codes to date a shotgun is somewhat unreliable, as shotgun barrels are often interchanged at random. For a long time Remington 870s serial numbers were located on the barrel but not the receiver. There is nothing like the Remington Model 870. Description: Weve said it before and well say it again. 1979 Remington 870 Wingmaster Magnum - 12ga. How can I find the serial number on my Remington Model 870 Wingmaster You can find the serial number on the receiver of your shotgun, typically located on the left side. Using barrel codes (such as those listed above) to date the manufacture are reliable on Remington rifles, as the company rarely changed barrels on a customer’s rifle. 1950: Remington introduced fifteen versions of the Model 870 shotgun, in 12, 16 and 20 gauges, including: Model 870 AP Standard Grade shotgun (for 69.95), the Model 870 BC Special Grade shotgun (for 81.45), the Model 870 ADL Deluxe Grade shotgun (for 79.95), the Model 870 BDL Deluxe Special Grade shotgun (for 91. Payment Methods: Cash, Checks, Money Order, Venmo, Trade. Serial Numbers by date (factory record book)Ī few other serial lists… NO A LOT LOOK HERE! B – Jan – K – P – O – W – D – E – R – X Barrel Code Location Diagram Months of the year, for example B=January, L= February Near the frame that identifies the year and month of The serial number is 148426W if this helps. I may have misinterpreted the guide but was unable to date the three number date mark on the barrel, X X Y. I was trying to determine the date of manufacture using the Remington online guide. Have a code located on the left side of the barrel I just acquired an 870 Wingmaster in 16 GA.
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