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Offline NYRebel13

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1972 16 gauge 870 Wingmaster
« on: March 01, 2010, 01:54:38 PM »
I just put a 870 wingmaster 16 gauge on hold at my local gun shop that needs a new buttstock.  Will a stock off a 12 gauge 870 fit it or is the 16 gauge different.  Just wondering because I am going to a couple gun shows this month and need to know what to look for.
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Re: 1972 16 gauge 870 Wingmaster
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2010, 05:53:16 PM »
Not 100% sure but am almost sure it should work. To my knowledge they used the 12 ga receiver on all the 16s.
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Re: 1972 16 gauge 870 Wingmaster
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2010, 04:14:17 PM »
What he said. 12 Gauge frame...kinda the downfall of the 16 gauge.  :-\
The early 870's had light barrels, so they still felt good. I've got a 60's 1100 that feels nice, but a little hefty. Shoots nice.
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Re: 1972 16 gauge 870 Wingmaster
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2010, 04:23:30 PM »
I couldn't complain about the price of the gun.  Asking $60 for it.  The barrel and stock have both been shortened (probably a homemade home defense gun).  Not too worried about the barrel at the moment.  Just happy to have found a 16 gauge at a decent price so I don't have to use my grandfathers old SxS.
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