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The Ohio National Guard Remington 870 Wingmaster Shotgun

In 2018, the Ohio National Guard surplussed off its stock of Remington 870 Wingmaster shotguns from its inventory to a retailer for sale. Follow Martin K. A. Morgan as he delves deeper into the history of these shotguns.

Favorite Firearms: Wingmaster Is My No. 1

My favorite gun is my first one, a 20-ga. Remington Model 870 Wingmaster. Purchased by my dad at a local gun store when I was around 9 years of age, the cherished Remington was never meant to be.

Editors’ Picks 2018: Remington Model 870 DM Shotgun

Remington introduced its pump-action Model 870 in 1950, and with more than 11 million made, it is hands-down the most popular shotgun of all time.

Remington Model 870 Now With Detachable Magazine

The best-selling pump-action shotgun is now being offered with a detachable magazine.

Exploded View: Remington Model 870 Shotgun

Introduced in 1950, the Remington Model 870 Wingmaster was the gun of the future. Part of a modernization program for Remington, it was announced at the same time as the semi-automatic Model 11-48.

Combat Shotguns Of The Vietnam War

Shotguns with familiar names—Ithaca, Remington, Winchester, Savage and Stevens—served American troops with distinction in the steaming jungles of Vietnam.

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