Hello from upstate NY

8sevenheaven · Post by **8sevenheaven** » Tue Dec 11, 2018 6:54 pm

Hello ladies and gents.
New member and new old pump shotgun owner here.
I inherited a 870 Wingmaster from my father in in-law who passed away some time ago.
I now want to use his gift as a home defense fire arm.
It came with two barrels a long one and a short one. He loved to pheasant and deer hunt.
I believe it was made in the seventies.
Would someone be so kind to confirm this for me?
Here is a photo of the serial number.
Thanks

TexasArmor84 · Post by **TexasArmor84** » Tue Dec 11, 2018 10:32 pm

I would call Remington they will help with your request.

Historians phone number on bottom

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8sevenheaven · Post by **8sevenheaven** » Tue Dec 11, 2018 11:29 pm

TexasArmor84 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 11, 2018 10:32 pm I would call Remington they will help with your request.
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Thank you Sir for those instructions.
You have a great day.

USMA-1982 · Post by **USMA-1982** » Wed Dec 12, 2018 1:49 am

What's the serial number on the receiver? The barrel date code in the pic could possibly be AO which would be March, 1977.

8sevenheaven · Post by **8sevenheaven** » Wed Dec 12, 2018 2:03 pm

USMA-1982 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 12, 2018 1:49 am What's the serial number on the receiver? The barrel date code in the pic could possibly be AO which would be March, 1977.

Hi,
Does this help?

USMA-1982 · Post by **USMA-1982** » Wed Dec 12, 2018 3:17 pm

The "S" prefix dates the receiver to 1968-1973 time frame. The "V" suffix indicates 2 3/4" shells. Probably the barrel in the first pic was purchased later on. What letters are stamped on the other barrel?

8sevenheaven · Post by **8sevenheaven** » Wed Dec 12, 2018 7:06 pm

The nice people at Remington in the historical dept. confirmed for me the month and year of my 870.
It was manufactured September 1970.
This seems right based on a little information gathered from my wife's family.
Cool.
The one thing I learned was that despite the information gleaned from the Internet, the barrel numbers and letters don't really tell the tail. I was told that it is inspectors check marks that the gun is ok.
The real story is from the number on the receiver.
This seems contrary from what I learned from the Internet.
Anyway, good to know.
I finally broke the gun part and gave it a thorough cleaning and oiling.
Everything looks great and is ifine condition.
My next thing is now to take it to a range and get aquatinted with the Ike girl.

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