1973 Remington Model 870 Wingmaster Magnum 30" 12ga

*Purchased at the same time as Winchester 1200 Field, but the receipt only shows $667.95 as the total for both.

Impulse purchase. I like the classic 870 Wingmaster and got a good deal at auction.

• Installed choke?

Barrel code info from oldguns.net

https://oldguns.net/sn_php/remdates.php (archive)

X = DEC
X = 1929, 1973, 2003

Serial info from remingtonowners.com thread

http://www.remingtonowners.com/topic2009.html (archive)

Model 870 LETTER PREFIX
1950 TO APPROX 1968: NO SERIAL NUMBER PREFIX
1968 TO PRESENT: LETTERS USED (IN SEQUENCE)
S = 1968
T = 1974

Model 870 LETTER SUFFIX (DESIGNATES GAUGE)
M = 12 GA. MAGNUM (3")

Specs from Remington 1979 Catalog

Gauge	12 ga.
Barrel Length & Choke	30" Full
Chamber	3"
Barrel Type	Vent Rib
Order Number	6976
Nominal Stock Dimension	14" long including recoil pad 2 1/2" drop at heel 1 5/8" drop at comb.
Over-all Length	50 1/2"
Average Weight	7 lbs.

Overview from Remington 1979 Catalog

MODEL 870
You might say the Model 870 is the most popular pump action shotgun in the world today. More of them have been sold than any other pump action shotgun ... over 3 million, in fact. That's because shooters have found the Model 870 "Wingmaster" gives them everything they want in a pump gun. It's lightning fast, silky smooth, completely reliable no matter what the conditions, lightweight and durable. The Model 870 is the complete pump action shotgun. The features that have made the Model 870 so popular include a machined and vibra-honed steel receiver and vibra-honed action parts to minimize friction, double action bars to prevent twisting which causes binding, easily interchangeable extra barrels and handsomely checkered American walnut stock and full beavertail fore-end. The selection is complete, so you can choose the Model 870 "Wingmaster" that's right for your requirements.

FIELD GRADE
Model 870 3" Magnum: 12, 20 gauge. Handles all 2 3/4" and 3" shells including magnums. Available in left-hand ventilated rib barrel model.

FEATURES
Stock and Fore-end. American walnut with durable Du Pont RK-W wood finish.
Receiver. Machined from solid steel. Matte-finish top. Vibra-honed for smoother operation and finish. Lightweight 20, 28 gauges and .410 bore have scaled-down receivers.
Barrel. Special Remington proof steel. Extra barrels are interchangeable within versions (right- or left-hand), gauge and chamber length. Lightweight barrels interchangeable only on Lightweight models.
Sights. Metal bead front sight.
Safety. Positive cross-bolt type. Reversed on left-hand models.
Chamber. 23/4" in standard field guns except .410 bore. Magnum models and .410 bore field guns have 3" chamber.
Capacity. 5-shot, 3-shot plug furnished. 4-shot capacity for 3" shells in .410 bore.

ORDER NUMBERS & SPECIFICATIONS
12 ga., 30" Full, 3" Chamber, Vent Rib: 6976

Specs from remington.com 2018

Gauge	12
Average Weight (lbs.)	7.25
Barrel Length (in.)	30"
Choke
Overall Length (in.)	50 1/2"
Barrel Type	Light Contour Vent Rib Rem - Choke
Status	Discontinued
Note
Order #	26925

Overview from remington.com 2018

A FINISH ALMOST AS SMOOTH AS ITS ACTION.

Sure as autumn arrives, the Model 870™ Wingmaster® rises to meet another day in the upland fields and woods of America. The Model 870 is so smooth and reliable that today - more than 60 years after its introduction - it's still the standard by which all pump shotguns are measured.

With a receiver machined from a solid billet of steel, it is the model of enduring strength. True to its original design, the pump glides with silky surety on two twin action bars for the utmost in positive chambering and ejection.

These characteristics, along with its flawless balance and natural pointing qualities have made the Model 870 the best-selling, most trusted shotgun of all time - of any action type, from any manufacturer.

As the most aesthetically refined representative of our prestigious pump-action family, the Model 870 Wingmaster is a true American icon.

Available in 12 gauge 2 3/4" and 3", 20 and 28 gauge, and .410 bore, it has a custom-quality satin finish on both stock & fore-end and handsome American walnut woodwork. The receiver and barrel are richly blued and highly polished for classic appeal. We also offer a broad selection of barrel and choke options to fit your application.

Markings

Barrel	R.E.P. {in oval} P M
	B {in triangle}
	REMINGTON ARMS CO. INC. ILION, N.Y. MADE IN U.S.A. PATENT NUMBER 2,780,881
	{star} 12 GA. MAGNUM FOR 3 IN. SHELLS
	FULL
	{crown} XX {barrel code} F
Receiver	Remington MAGNUM {target mark}
	S955190M
	Wingmaster MODEL 870 ®

Receipts

Receipt - Multiple Items (H&H Auction): <redacted>

H&H Auction Company (hhauctions.net) Dec 3rd 2018 Order # 102439486730
Product	SKU	Qty	Price	Total
Quick Item		1	$667.95	$667.95
Subtotal				$667.95
Shipping				-
Tax				-
Total				$667.95