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| < 16ga. General Discussion ~ Older 870 in 16ga is new to me... |
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Wed Jun 27, 2007 7:33 pm
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Just recieved a Wingmaster from Florida on a Gunbroker auction. Besides being rather plain, no rib or checkering, she's a beauty. If this gun has had a box of shells through it that's a lot.
It sports a 28 inch Mod. barrel and is marked "KA" which would lead one to believe it's a May of 1954 gun. Next the that mark is a symbol that resembles a keyhole. Anyone know the significance of that one?
I'll see if I can't get a close up of it and post it. |
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Fri Jun 29, 2007 6:28 am
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| Great gun. I've got the same. |
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Sat Jun 30, 2007 8:33 am
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Have one that has had a LOT of rounds through it, shows it, and just keeps on shooting. I shoot at those pesky trap clay pigeons with it frequently, seems to do ok with the modified choke.
Enjoy
rayb |
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Sat Jun 30, 2007 7:57 pm
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Roper -
Welcome and congrats on the purchase. That was my grandfathers "go to gun" to bring home a quail or two. Very solid gun and should last another 50+ years. My brother has it now and still hunts with it.
Chopper |
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Sun Jul 15, 2007 6:16 am
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| Roper: Sorry, don't know the significance of the symbol. But if you have the first edition of the 16 ga. wingmaster, you will find it a joy. Mine is very used, but is my go to rabbit gun. The barrel says modified, but it chokes as IC. No matter. The first edition was evidently built on a 16 ga, frame, and is a pleasure to carry. Later models were built on 12 ga. frames (I know, I have picked one up) and feel more like a 12. |
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Sun Jul 15, 2007 12:21 pm
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Now you need to match it up with an 1100  |
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Sun Jul 15, 2007 12:39 pm
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My 870/16 is an early 1960's piece and is like 99%. It feels like a lighter frame than my Son's 870/12.
Questions for you Remington 870 shooters:
When did they stop building the 870/16 on the lighter frame?
When did they stop plating the bolt and shell carrier?
My piece has a modified 28" barrel.
And I would like to find a nice 1100 to keep it company.  |
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Fri Aug 17, 2007 1:56 pm
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| Darn...I just sold my Remington 1100, 16. It was a beauty too! Nice wood and metal. Almost gave it away at $350.00. Needed money to pay for the new Citori 525 Sporting. Good luck on your search. |
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Sat Aug 18, 2007 5:38 am
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As far as I know the 16 gauge 870 has always been built on the 12 gauge frame. Early 16's may seem lighter due to barrel construction and lack of rib. Rem 12 gauge barrels got heavier thru the years and have recently with the Light Contour gotten lighter. I have weighed the 12's but don't have 16's to weigh.
If anyone knows of a documented resource that says the early Rem 16's were built on lighter frames, please Post. Thanks-Dick |
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