A lot less than a new 870 Wingmaster in any gauge. $300 if you are lucky. However, if it has the same year barrel and original wood and it is in 98% condition then it could be worth $750-900. With the box, paperwork and hang tag it could be a 1500 dollar gun. If it was a 12 gauge I would tell you to enjoy it and shoot it, but with the price of shells for a 16 gauge I would sell it and buy a 12 or 20 gauge. Since they have built more than 10 million 870s they have little collector value. I have a 1951 870 wingmaster in 12 gauge and I was stoked to learn that it was worth $300 and I paid $265 for it in 2008. I just hunt dove and quail with it and keep it clean and try not to scratch it up too much. An 870 is just a good working gun and should be used as such.
Hey, I'm not sure about the worth, but I am also interested in the answer. I too just found a Remington 870 wingmaster 12 gauge made in 1951...
Is it a Wingmaster or an Express? Can't be both.
Depending on the condition it could range anywhere from $650.00 to $950.00
100-400 USD
Remington did not make a "Wingmaster" shotgun in 1936. The Remington Wingmaster (Model 870) was first introduced in 1950. remingtonwingmaster.com
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the express is the cheaper model Remington came out with. There are many more models like the tactical ones and the wingmaster. The wingmaster is one of the better quality models.
50-200 USD or more depending on specifics
Depending on condition, the 870 Express is about $450, the 870 Wingmaster is about $725.
Depends on whether its a wingmaster model or an express model...wingmaster go for around $800 and express models go for about $600...
All Remington model 870 shotguns were made in the Unites states.The Remington plant was located in Ilion,New York.
Made by the Remigton Firearms Company.