I'll still have the unaltered original stock and barrel. But somehow I don't think it would have the same meaning doing it what way if I could have seen to it he used his Papa's shotgun. Yes I've looked at buying a 870 20 gauge youth combo or a used gun or altering my Win 1300 20 ga and those still are options if the new 16 gauge barrel won't fit. I can't think of a better way to respect my father-in-law's wishes than to see if I can help his grandson use it. My father-in-law give it to me with the stipulation that I use it. I plan on giving him the gun when he's grown.
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I'm willing to spend the money to give my nephew a memory he'll cherish in his later years when he picks up that gun. no camo, original barrel, stock, receiver, or finish alterations. I don't plan on altering the gun in anyway that can't put it back into its exact condition, i.e. I know exactly what you mean and have thought of that myself. If it's in between then I could get a non checkered 12 gauge stock and with a little woodworking/finishing trim it down to fit.Īny advice and help would be appreciated. Is the older 16 gauge receive the same size as a 20 guage? Or is it an in between size? If it's a 20 gauge size then I can get a stock for a 20. As I recall the current 16 gauge ones based on the 12 gauge receiver. From my reading I understand the early 16 gauge 870's were made on a smaller receiver than the recent 870 16 guage Remington offered. That way I can restore the shotgun to original later after he grows into the standard size. I plan to buy a second hand stock to cut down to fit him now. Has anyone used the currently available barrel on a 1950's 870?Īlso my nephew will need a LOP of 13". If this is not installed, your old magazine cap will not stay tight. These new barrels will need to have a magazine cap detent ball and spring installed by your local Remington Authorized Repair Center or qualified gunsmith. Question: Are the parts for the new 16 gauge 870’s interchangeable with the old 16 gauge 870’s?Īnswer: Yes. According to Remington's FAQ the new barrel may fit. The user review stated the barrel didn't fit an older 870 he had. Remington is currently offering a 16 gauge 20" smooth bore slug barrel with rifle sights and Rem Choke.Ģ4495 Wingmaster® Deer - with Rifle Sights 16 20" RS (Imp Cyl) $213.00 It would mean a lot to Pop and my nephew, when he is older, if my nephew killed his first deer and turkey with with Pop's shotgun.
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I'm the only relative that lives near my nephew that hunts so I'm gearing up for taking him first deer hunting then next spring turkey hunting. Pop's 13 year old grandson and my nephew has expressed an interest in hunting. According to Pop he shot less than a box of shells through it. According to my research that date would make it an early 1952 gun.
#Dating a remington 870 wingmaster code
The barrel (26" Imp Cyl) has a date code of AYY (keyhole mark).
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#Dating a remington 870 wingmaster serial numbers
The barrel and receiver have matching serial numbers 169141W. My father-in-law gave me his 870 Wingmaster 16 gauge he bought new sometime in the early 1950's.