Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this sought-after pump-action shotgun for a penny-start auction; this is the Remington 870 Wingmaster Police Riot!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Remington
Model: 870 Wingmaster Police Riot
Serial: V648864V
Caliber: 12 Gauge 2 ¾" Chambered
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 18" with Cylinder Choke Bore
Optics/Sights: Silver Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Pistol Grip Stock and Grooved Forearm
Action: Pump-Action Shotgun
Markings: Standard / The left side of the receiver is marked “44365.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Remington 870 Wingmaster Police Riot is a purpose-built, duty-focused variant of Remington’s venerable 870 pump-action shotgun family, engineered to deliver maximum reliability, ease of maintenance, and immediate stopping power in close-quarters law-enforcement and corrections roles. Built on the time-proven 870 action—twin action bars, robust slide lock, and steel receiver—the Police Riot models typically feature short, heavy-duty barrels (commonly in the 18"–20" range), bead or ghost-ring sights for rapid target acquisition, and heat shields or short shrouds to protect the shooter’s support hand during sustained or tactical use. Finishes are workmanlike and durable—matte blued or parkerized—to resist corrosion and glare in harsh environments, and many packages include full-length magazine tubes to maximize ready capacity while still permitting quick follow-up shots. The Wingmaster lineage brings quality fit-and-finish and a tight lock-up to the platform, and the Police Riot versions pair that solid mechanical heritage with service-oriented controls (robust slide releases, sling attachment points, often simpler, non-decorative stocks) so the gun functions predictably under stress and is easy for armorers to repair or refurbish in the armory. In operational terms, the 870 Wingmaster Police Riot excels where a compact, powerful, and eminently serviceable shotgun is required: close-quarters room clearing, vehicle tactics, corrections quads, and home- or facility-defense roles where short length-of-pull and fast handling trump long-range pattern density. The pump action’s wide ammunition tolerance—reliable cycling of birdshot, buckshot, and many reduced- or enhanced-power slug loads—gives agencies a single, flexible tool for multiple missions. The trade-offs are familiar: the abbreviated barrel increases muzzle blast and perceived recoil compared with field-length shotguns, and short-barrel sighting limits slug accuracy and effective range; nonetheless, in its intended envelope the Wingmaster Riot’s predictability, minimal mechanical complexity, and massive aftermarket/tactical support make it a preferred platform for departments and individuals seeking a shotgun they can trust in adverse conditions. Routine armorer-friendly practices—keeping the action bars, magazine tube, and elevator clean and replacing worn springs or slides—extend service life dramatically, and the sheer ubiquity of 870 parts and accessories means units can be rapidly reconfigured (stocks, sights, forends, shell carriers) to meet changing operational doctrine, which is a large part of why the 870 Wingmaster Police Riot has remained a mainstay of police and security inventories for decades.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 870 Wingmaster Police Riot
Serial: V648864V
Caliber: 12 Gauge 2 ¾" Chambered
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 18" with Cylinder Choke Bore
Optics/Sights: Silver Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Pistol Grip Stock and Grooved Forearm
Action: Pump-Action Shotgun
Markings: Standard / The left side of the receiver is marked “44365.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Remington 870 Wingmaster Police Riot is a purpose-built, duty-focused variant of Remington’s venerable 870 pump-action shotgun family, engineered to deliver maximum reliability, ease of maintenance, and immediate stopping power in close-quarters law-enforcement and corrections roles. Built on the time-proven 870 action—twin action bars, robust slide lock, and steel receiver—the Police Riot models typically feature short, heavy-duty barrels (commonly in the 18"–20" range), bead or ghost-ring sights for rapid target acquisition, and heat shields or short shrouds to protect the shooter’s support hand during sustained or tactical use. Finishes are workmanlike and durable—matte blued or parkerized—to resist corrosion and glare in harsh environments, and many packages include full-length magazine tubes to maximize ready capacity while still permitting quick follow-up shots. The Wingmaster lineage brings quality fit-and-finish and a tight lock-up to the platform, and the Police Riot versions pair that solid mechanical heritage with service-oriented controls (robust slide releases, sling attachment points, often simpler, non-decorative stocks) so the gun functions predictably under stress and is easy for armorers to repair or refurbish in the armory. In operational terms, the 870 Wingmaster Police Riot excels where a compact, powerful, and eminently serviceable shotgun is required: close-quarters room clearing, vehicle tactics, corrections quads, and home- or facility-defense roles where short length-of-pull and fast handling trump long-range pattern density. The pump action’s wide ammunition tolerance—reliable cycling of birdshot, buckshot, and many reduced- or enhanced-power slug loads—gives agencies a single, flexible tool for multiple missions. The trade-offs are familiar: the abbreviated barrel increases muzzle blast and perceived recoil compared with field-length shotguns, and short-barrel sighting limits slug accuracy and effective range; nonetheless, in its intended envelope the Wingmaster Riot’s predictability, minimal mechanical complexity, and massive aftermarket/tactical support make it a preferred platform for departments and individuals seeking a shotgun they can trust in adverse conditions. Routine armorer-friendly practices—keeping the action bars, magazine tube, and elevator clean and replacing worn springs or slides—extend service life dramatically, and the sheer ubiquity of 870 parts and accessories means units can be rapidly reconfigured (stocks, sights, forends, shell carriers) to meet changing operational doctrine, which is a large part of why the 870 Wingmaster Police Riot has remained a mainstay of police and security inventories for decades.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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