Old 16 ga 870 barrel replacement

Discuss all accessories and upgrades available for the Remington 870 shotgun: stocks, forends, barrels, chokes, magazine extensions, followers, safeties, sights etc.
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windyhill6561
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Old 16 ga 870 barrel replacement

Post by windyhill6561 »

I have gifted a very old 16 gauge 870 wingmaster. Well used but shoots and cycles. It has no serial number that I can find. It has a 28" mod barrel with single bead and no raised rib. Barrel stamping of OEQ in front of receiver near where mod is stamped. 23/4 inch and shorter shells.
Will any 16 gauge barrel fit this gun? Thinking of putting a full choke barrel on if I can find. Thanks for any input.
BKinzey
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Re: Old 16 ga 870 barrel replacement

Post by BKinzey »

I'm not going to be much help but, stating the might be obvious, not "any" 16ga barrel will fit. it has to be a 16ga for an 870. 16ga are fairly rare, finding just a barrel will be hard.

No serial number? That's interesting. In my limited experience I've never heard of an 870 without a serial number but that doesn't mean much.

Good luck with your search.
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