870 Wingmaster Barrels

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Just wanted clarify after using the search feature.

I recently found an older 870TB Wingmaster serial #60###xV reciever/stock set, that I got at a steal. I'd rate at a 7.5-8/10 condition.

I'd like to install a 22-24" barrel threaded for chokes strictly for Turkey use.

Is it safe to assume that any of the 870 series barrels would work? I know I might have to purchase a 26" barrel and have it cut down and threaded possibly.

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Thanks for the response. Remington has verified the date code at 1972 and states i shouldn't run 3" shells through it. Now the quest for a 2-3/4" bbl begins.

VLT79 said:
Yes they all interchange except for the Special Field model.
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Buy any 3" or 3.5" barrel, slap it on the receiver and use 2 3/4" ammo. Some non-magnum receivers actually have the 3" ejector and ejector spring installed in them as well, so if it is a 1972 production gun there is a possibility that it will eject 3" ammo after you install a 3" or longer chambered barrel.
 
I was under the same impression too. Everyone says they all work they don't I went to change 870 barrels. Ended up the magazine tube was a different length and the barrel a newer one could not be used. Something to consider while hunting for your barrel. Your Wingmaster will be ball & detent system not ratcheting so make sure you get a ball a detent one also.
 
While it may fire 3" and eject, also check to see if it will feed a 3".
I have seen an older Remington 870 fire and eject 3" on the trap field but it was not tested for function through the magazine.
 
Don't forget that your older 870 relies on a detent and dimpled cap to secure the barrel. If you decide to go with a new series barrel that use the ratchet type cap and magazine retainer plug then you will need O rings or wave washers to prevent barrel loosening. FYI I have noticed brand new barrels lately have been set up for both.

Darryl
 
radmacks said:
I was under the same impression too. Everyone says they all work they don't I went to change 870 barrels. Ended up the magazine tube was a different length and the barrel a newer one could not be used. Something to consider while hunting for your barrel. Your Wingmaster will be ball & detent system not ratcheting so make sure you get a ball a detent one also.
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What model of 870 did you have and what was the length of the barrel you tried to fit to it?

Edit: I just remembered the Express Tactical line that was introduced a few years back has a longer mag tube. Barrels from those models are not compatible with the regular versions.

horseman2 said:
While it may fire 3" and eject, also check to see if it will feed a 3".
I have seen an older Remington 870 fire and eject 3" on the trap field but it was not tested for function through the magazine.
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The only difference between a 2 3/4" only gun and 3" gun is the ejector and ejector spring. All other parts in the gun are identical! Even Remington will confirm this.

Edit: and obviously the chamber length on the barrel is different...
 
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VLT79 said:
What model of 870 did you have and what was the length of the barrel you tried to fit to it?

Edit: I just remembered the Express Tactical line that was introduced a few years back has a longer mag tube. Barrels from those models are not compatible with the regular versions.



The only difference between a 2 3/4" only gun and 3" gun is the ejector and ejector spring. All other parts in the gun are identical! Even Remington will confirm this.

Edit: and obviously the chamber length on the barrel is different...
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Yep agree 100% and have more than the average bear examples of wingmasters with new and original barrels to prove it
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Thanks for all the info gang. I'll source a 3" barrel through the EE or buy a new one if I need to. I added a pic to the original post for those curious folks.
 
ShrtRnd:

If you can source a 3" bbl, try to eject an expanded 3" hull. The only hangup on the inch stuff us the ejector kicked the empty to soon; before it cleared the port. Some time in the late 60 early 70's, Remington started putting 3 inch ejectors in all the guns to save manufacturing process. They then used up all the left over 2 3/4 bbls on TB 870. You may have got lucky and found one.
 
check the EE a little while ago there was a deer turkey barrel short with rifle sights and screw in chokes ,it was 300$ ..great barrel .for your needs ..Dutch
 
The recipient was a 1972 Wingmaster 28 fixed full choke ball & detent and the donor was suppose to be a "standard 870 barrel" 26" vent ribbed threaded ratcheting. However it would appear the barrel was actually from Norinco HP9 which is a clone of the express tactical line hence the different mag tube lengths.

In my hunts for barrels I found a lot of people don't properly list exactly where the barrel came from and they just say 870 barrel.

VLT79 said:
What model of 870 did you have and what was the length of the barrel you tried to fit to it?

Edit: I just remembered the Express Tactical line that was introduced a few years back has a longer mag tube. Barrels from those models are not compatible with the regular versions.



The only difference between a 2 3/4" only gun and 3" gun is the ejector and ejector spring. All other parts in the gun are identical! Even Remington will confirm this.

Edit: and obviously the chamber length on the barrel is different...
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ianthomson said:
ShrtRnd:

If you can source a 3" bbl, try to eject an expanded 3" hull. The only hangup on the inch stuff us the ejector kicked the empty to soon; before it cleared the port. Some time in the late 60 early 70's, Remington started putting 3 inch ejectors in all the guns to save manufacturing process. They then used up all the left over 2 3/4 bbls on TB 870. You may have got lucky and found one.
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Already have a trip planned to the range this weekend and that was on the "to do" list. I'm hoping like you suggested the 3" extractor was installed in this receiver. Is this an upgrade that can be done at a reasonable cost, or am I limited to the Receiver only being able to with-stand 2-3/4" pressures?

The 3" capability would be nice, but is not a make or break situation. Many Ducks, Geese and Turkey have fallen with 2-3/4" Shells before the advent of 3"-3-1/2" Magnum capacities, I just know I have to shorten up my range.

radmacks said:
In my hunts for barrels I found a lot of people don't properly list exactly where the barrel came from and they just say 870 barrel.
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+1 I have also found this out. I've even inquired about a new barrel, but they are dear.
 
I have a 20 ga Wingmaster LW. It was limited to 2 3/4 shells(receiver and barrel).I upgraded to a Wingmaster variable choked 3 inch barrel. The gunsmith (if memory serves) took about 15 minutes to change the ejector over to accommodate 3 inch shells.....Pretty sure fee was under $ 40..........3macs1 may have more to add on this process......he really knows his Wingmasters.
 
The only issue is a nasty rivet that needs to be ground off and the receiver refinished if you change the ejector spring. Unless they have changed it to a threaded screw from the inner receiver.
 
Actually, in most cases, you can carefully dremel the staked over rivet diameter back down (or buy the proper tool) and remove the 2 3/4" ejector spring, grind the shoulder back 1/4" on the ejector. Then you install the new 3" ejector spring and re-stake it into place. No need to replace the rivet and refinish the receiver.
 
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