This Remington 870 Wingmaster, serial number 969308V, features a 28″ vent-ribbed barrel marked “MOD”(Modified choke), a silver bead front sight, a high-gloss walnut stock and forend
with fleur-de-lis and checkering, and a vented black recoil pad. This shotgun is in great overall condition, exhibiting light scattered handling marks.
Furniture:
High-gloss walnut stock and forend with fleur-de-lis and checkering
Recoil Pad:
Black vented
Finish:
Blue
Action:
Pump slide-action
Serial Number:
969308V
Condition Overview
Bluing:
Solid with normal, light wear
Wood:
Stock and forend retain a high gloss, crisp checkering, and no cracks or major handling wear
Mechanics:
Smooth slide operation, solid lockup, and well-functioning safety
Bore:
Bright with crisp rifling
Production Date Estimate
The “V” suffix
marks this as a 12-gauge shotgun restricted to 2¾″ shells or shorter, confirming Wingmaster specification
The six‑digit serial number with no prefix
suggests manufacture before 1968, during Remington’s early serial system era (from 1951 to 1967) when prefix letters began
Proof Stampings (barrel left side):R M 60
– November 1965 barrel date code (R = November, M = 1965)
Historical & Value Notes
The Wingmaster series (Model 870 with upgraded walnut stock and polished finish) was top-tier in Remington’s lineup from the mid-1950s through the 1980s
High-gloss finish and classic checkering mark it as a quality-grade field model
Early examples are sought by collectors; excellent-condition pump guns from the 1950s–1960s often command significant interest
FFL Requirement
An FFL is required for transfer and shipment. Please email a copy of your FFL with the shotgun model in the subject line to: info@tylergunworks.com
