Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this sought after pump-action shotgun today for a penny start auction, this is the Remington Model 870 "Wingmaster" 1974 Ducks Unlimited Dinner Gun!
Produced in 1974, the 870DU was only the second DU shotgun to be produced, preceded by the Model 1100DU of 1973. Around 10,000 of these were made. For collectors of Ducks Unlimited shotguns the 870DU is a must have!
Produced in 1974, the 870DU was only the second DU shotgun to be produced, preceded by the Model 1100DU of 1973. Around 10,000 of these were made. For collectors of Ducks Unlimited shotguns the 870DU is a must have!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Remington
Model: 870 "Wingmaster"
Serial: 12948DU
Date of Manufacture: 1974
Caliber: 12 Gauge 2 3/4" Chambered
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 30" Vent Ribbed Barrel with Full Choke Bore
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Fleur-De-Lis Checkered Hardwood Stock and Forearm
Action: Pump
Markings: Standard / Both sides of the receiver feature gold filled scroll engravings. The left side of the receiver features a Ducks Unlimited “Shield”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The beginning of the second half of the 20th Century was a milestone product year for the Remington Arms Company. It was in 1950 that “America’s Oldest Gunmaker” introduced what many believe is the finest pump shotgun ever produced, the Model 870. Produced every year since, the Model 870 has become the most successful single model gun in Remington’s 189-year history, and the best selling pump-action shotgun in firearms history. Remington called it “the Wingmaster”.
1974 Remington produced 10,000 12 gauge, limited edition Model 870 DU (Ducks Unlimited) shotguns, “commemorating Ducks Unlimited’s many years of service.” These shotguns sold for $132.47, and featured specially decorated receivers and a selected block of serial numbers followed by DU suffix. Due to a shortage of American walnut, in mid-year 1974, Remington began fitting some M870 Field Grade shotguns with mahogany stocks and fore-ends.
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"
Serial: 12948DU
Date of Manufacture: 1974
Caliber: 12 Gauge 2 3/4" Chambered
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 30" Vent Ribbed Barrel with Full Choke Bore
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Fleur-De-Lis Checkered Hardwood Stock and Forearm
Action: Pump
Markings: Standard / Both sides of the receiver feature gold filled scroll engravings. The left side of the receiver features a Ducks Unlimited “Shield”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The beginning of the second half of the 20th Century was a milestone product year for the Remington Arms Company. It was in 1950 that “America’s Oldest Gunmaker” introduced what many believe is the finest pump shotgun ever produced, the Model 870. Produced every year since, the Model 870 has become the most successful single model gun in Remington’s 189-year history, and the best selling pump-action shotgun in firearms history. Remington called it “the Wingmaster”.
Three years earlier, Remington design engineers had begun working on a replacement for the rugged but outdated Model 31 pump-action shotgun. Utilizing common parts from the sleek, new Model 11-’48 autoloader, L. Ray Crittendon, Phillip Haskell, Ellis Hailston and G. E. Pinckney developed what would later be called the Model 870 shotgun. In January 1950 Remington announced its new Model 870 Wingmaster shotgun. Like the Model 11-’48, the new Model 870 shotgun breech locked securely in a hardened barrel extension, and a new locking block and slide was devised for a smooth and effective operation.
There are two main variations of Model 870 DU shotguns. The most desirable are those guns specifically manufactured for DU individual chapters, which are auctioned off at each chapter's annual banquet. These shotguns are referred to as "dinner guns", and since they are individually auctioned off at each chapter, prices can vary considerably from one chapter location to another.
There are two main variations of Model 870 DU shotguns. The most desirable are those guns specifically manufactured for DU individual chapters, which are auctioned off at each chapter's annual banquet. These shotguns are referred to as "dinner guns", and since they are individually auctioned off at each chapter, prices can vary considerably from one chapter location to another.
1974 Remington produced 10,000 12 gauge, limited edition Model 870 DU (Ducks Unlimited) shotguns, “commemorating Ducks Unlimited’s many years of service.” These shotguns sold for $132.47, and featured specially decorated receivers and a selected block of serial numbers followed by DU suffix. Due to a shortage of American walnut, in mid-year 1974, Remington began fitting some M870 Field Grade shotguns with mahogany stocks and fore-ends.
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.
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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.
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