Pretty new to all firearms. Just picked up a new Sig P226R .40 hand gun a few months ago ( great shooter) and wanted to learn more about it, so I joined the Sig forum.
I recently went out trap shooting w/ a buddy and had a great time
, so I couldn't pass up a great deal on an older un-used Remington Wingmaster 870 12 Ga. w/ 30" vent rib (reason for joining this forum). Guy I got it from said it was in someones collection and had never been shot....still in original box. When I got it, it looked mint 
....Can't wait to shoot it!!!I was trying to find a M/F Date and only got the serial # off reciever....didn't realize that the barrel would have more helpful info on it.(guns at home I'm at work) But maybe someone hear can help me? S/N: V898xxxV
Remington says it was M/F in 1951?? He wasn't 100% w/out Barrel codes, but the stock has checkering and from what I get it could have been M/F in either 1977-1982 or sometime in 2001????No idea but doubt the 1951 date. Came in a Green and white box
Thanks for any help...I might just have to wait and look at the barrel tonight.
Thanks for the forum. Hope to read and learn more. maybe even contribute sometime.
