And the versatility of the 870 platform (likewise the 1100 etc) is that you can swap stock, receiver, and/or barrel readily, so if it's only 2/3rds of the gun you wanted it can quickly change. And maybe there's a particular rare stock or barrel you really wanted, buying a gun that has it may be better than holding out for just the part.
Value of 1970's made 870 Wingmaster 12ga
- Thread starter CanuckShooter
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What is it that doesn’t make sense? I don’t think that most agree that a Wingmaster is worth only $2-300, that’s all. If people can still find them for that price then have at ‘er. I’d certainly buy one at that price. You used to be able find them on the used rack at those prices but I’d say that hasn’t been the case for a very long time.I don't understand you, you're not making any sense and appear to be suffering from some sort of confirmation bias? Almost everyone agrees a Wingmaster is worth between $200-$300, and you tear at your clothes. Waterfowler asks for a confirmation, and is provided one...yet you still refuse to acknowledge the demonstrative truth?
Okay, tell you what, let's find something you can agree with. Wingmasters are worth between $100 and $300...aside from Leg's Wingmasters; those ones are worth between $1K and $3K.Better?
Painkillers
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Much has changed in two years.
At the last gun show I was at any decent 870 WINGMASTER was $800 + .I was looking for a friend who wanted another ,I did not find the one I thought he wanted but looked at a few, some were junk couple nice ones no rib ,$ 7/8 asking ,times are changing.
Just like the old 1100s. Got mine late 2024 for 350. I see stores now putting some up for 1k, in worse condition than mine.
They seem to have entered, sadly, the collector phase. It was fun while it lasted.
Good deals will have to be found elsewhere.
Painkillers
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I mean, I bought SKS's for $150. Presitne, all matching. Full wood Lee Enfields are worth what today? $1500-$1600?
The fact that the OP sold the Wingmaster for $280 and both he and buyer were happy speaks to what they were worth 2 years ago. Today's a different market.
The fact that the OP sold the Wingmaster for $280 and both he and buyer were happy speaks to what they were worth 2 years ago. Today's a different market.
The OP said NRA good condition which means "in safe working condition, minor wear on working surfaces, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning." The seller of a 70's Remington 870 with wood typical of the era, a plain barrel with a full choke and heavy pitting and corrosion that didn't affect proper functioning should feel damn lucky to get $300 for it.
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