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LUVMYSIGP225 · 06-03-2008, 02:10 PM

My local dealer has an older Remington 870 Police shotgun. This is NOT the Police Magnum. It is the older 870 Wingmaster. It is blued(not park'd). Pistol Grip. It has an over-folding stock that has the cutout in the butt plate to fold flat and straddle the rear sight. Very cool gun. Anyone know anything about the 870 Wingmaster police Shotguns. Value? Reliability?

It looks mechanically perfect, except for the finish which is well worn. You know how a blued gun gets? Has magazine tube extension, and appears to be 8+1. He is wanting $370.00

Any thoughts?

Broadside · 06-03-2008, 02:19 PM

I've got an 870 wingmaster for what it's worth and has been flawless. $370 sounds pretty steep though. You can buy a new Mossy 590 or 500 for $400. I haven't priced a new Rem in a while but if its in good condition it will last you a long time. I've had my 870 since I was 12 so a good 25 years old and it's shot everything I've feed it from reloads to slugs.

Mercmar · 06-03-2008, 02:34 PM

$370 is steep; he's trying to sucker in some Rambolista.

Barbarossa · 06-03-2008, 02:43 PM

I'd go and get a brand new Remington express for that price.

Then add a stock and mag tube.

LUVMYSIGP225 · 06-03-2008, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barbarossa

I'd go and get a brand new Remington express for that price.

Then add a stock and mag tube.

I have a few good shotties, including Benelli M1 and a Mossberg 590A1. I was just wanting to make sure I didn't pass up a bargain on a tacti-cool shotgun.

I will pass on this one based on the feedback from you guys.

Reeek · 06-03-2008, 05:22 PM

I paid $299 for a brand new 870 with the 7+1 extension. I paid $720 for a Choate Mark 6 stock and matching forend.

If this gun is not a collectors item why spend the extra bucks on a home defense gun when a new one will perform as well or maybe better depedning on your intended use.

Either way will work I suppose but I would expect to get a better deal or I'd go new.

Here's mine, into it for $371 so far:

ElJimmyStrappo · 06-03-2008, 06:04 PM

I've never priced a Remy 870, but I have seen prices on the forum for way less than what he's asking.

06-03-2008, 02:10 PM	#1
LUVMYSIGP225 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Crackron, Ohio Posts: 5,577	Remington 870 experts. Step inside. My local dealer has an older Remington 870 Police shotgun. This is NOT the Police Magnum. It is the older 870 Wingmaster. It is blued(not park'd). Pistol Grip. It has an over-folding stock that has the cutout in the butt plate to fold flat and straddle the rear sight. Very cool gun. Anyone know anything about the 870 Wingmaster police Shotguns. Value? Reliability? It looks mechanically perfect, except for the finish which is well worn. You know how a blued gun gets? Has magazine tube extension, and appears to be 8+1. He is wanting $370.00 Any thoughts? __________________ "The hippies got high, and the hippies are dead. I went hunting, and I am still Ted." - The Nuge, 2006. Last edited by LUVMYSIGP225; 06-03-2008 at 02:13 PM.

06-03-2008, 02:19 PM	#2
Broadside XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,913	I've got an 870 wingmaster for what it's worth and has been flawless. $370 sounds pretty steep though. You can buy a new Mossy 590 or 500 for $400. I haven't priced a new Rem in a while but if its in good condition it will last you a long time. I've had my 870 since I was 12 so a good 25 years old and it's shot everything I've feed it from reloads to slugs. __________________ XD - 9 Subcompact XD - 357 Service w/ SA Custom Carry Pro Pkg SA - Mil Spec 1911 A1

06-03-2008, 02:43 PM	#4
Barbarossa XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA, I miss Butte County! Posts: 401	I'd go and get a brand new Remington express for that price. Then add a stock and mag tube. __________________ XD-40 5" (Round Count: 200 WWB, 50 UMC), Rem. 870, Rem. 710, Rem. 597

06-03-2008, 05:22 PM	#6
Reeek XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,781	I paid $299 for a brand new 870 with the 7+1 extension. I paid $720 for a Choate Mark 6 stock and matching forend. If this gun is not a collectors item why spend the extra bucks on a home defense gun when a new one will perform as well or maybe better depedning on your intended use. Either way will work I suppose but I would expect to get a better deal or I'd go new. Here's mine, into it for $371 so far: __________________ U.S Navy Veteran - CTT - Naval Security Group Guns: XD9SC with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights CZ P-01 with Meprolights - green/green EAA Witness (Tangfolio) Elite Match .45 Taurus PT1911 with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights Kel-Tec P3AT Fulton Armory FAR-15 Predator, 24" SS 1x12 Barrel w/Mueller TAC II Savage 93R17 BVSS .17 HMR Remington 870 18" 6+1 w/Choate Mark 6

06-03-2008, 06:04 PM	#7
ElJimmyStrappo XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Idaho Posts: 1,318	I've never priced a Remy 870, but I have seen prices on the forum for way less than what he's asking. __________________ The Carry: Springfield XD 9 Service - Crossbreed Supertuck & DGR with #16 and #22 springs. The Tack Driver: Sako Vixen L461 .222 Rifle with Bushnell 4X Scope A real tack driver! The Fun Gun: Marlin .22 LR with Bushnell 7X Scope The best weapon anyone can have: a brain. "The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." -John Steinbeck "Beware the man who owns just one gun, he will know how to use it."

06-03-2008, 02:34 PM	#3
Mercmar XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,761	$370 is steep; he's trying to sucker in some Rambolista.

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