By the serial number If it ends in T OR S it is an older gun, probably for the 60's or 70's. Also, if it has a black mag flap on the underside it is a newer gun. The older ones have a chrome one.
Contact Remington Customer Service through their website.
Remington did not make a "Wingmaster" shotgun in 1936. The Remington Wingmaster (Model 870) was first introduced in 1950. remingtonwingmaster.com
To determine the age of a Remington 870 Wingmaster with serial number 1087826V, you can refer to Remington's serial number lookup charts. The "V" at the end indicates it was produced in 1971. Therefore, the shotgun is approximately 52 years old as of 2023.
It's date stamped see related links for info.
Is it a Wingmaster or an Express? Can't be both.
Yes
There is no such model.
To determine the exact value of a Remington Wingmaster 20 gauge model 870, a few different things would need to be taken into consideration. Some of these things would be the age and condition.
Remington made the 870 Wingmaster
$2
The serial number SO47106V indicates that the Remington 870 Wingmaster shotgun was manufactured in the early 1970s. Specifically, Remington's serial number system suggests that this shotgun was likely produced around 1971. For the exact year, you may want to consult an official Remington reference or database that correlates serial numbers with production dates.
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.