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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Turkey Guns => Topic started by: Mizzouhntr on April 22, 2020, 10:09:42 PM

Title: 25th Anniversary NWTF 870 12 gauge
Post by: Mizzouhntr on April 22, 2020, 10:09:42 PM
Wasn't looking for a different turkey gun, but ran across this and figured for $250 I'd take a flyer on it. It's in the box, and says Model 870 SPS-T "Turkey" Camo 21 in Barrel Magnum 2 3/4 and 3in shells. It has the 25th Anniversary 1998 NWTF emblem engraved on the receiver. Can't find much on this gun other than this link and a few others that had been sold on online auctions. Wasn't sure if anyone has info on these, how many were made, was it a banquet gun. I know value is what the buyer is willing to pay, so hopefully I got a good deal. It was a little dirty, otherwise in pristine condition, in the box and with all paperwork.

https://gunvalues.gundigest.com/remington-arms-company-inc/10457/model-870-sps-t-camo-nwtf-25th-anniversary/
Title: Re: 25th Anniversary NWTF 870 12 gauge
Post by: Borsy on April 22, 2020, 11:47:27 PM
Nice find I'd say. Post some pics of the gun if you get a chance.
Title: Re: 25th Anniversary NWTF 870 12 gauge
Post by: Mizzouhntr on April 23, 2020, 09:49:39 AM
Here is all I have at the moment on pics
Title: Re: 25th Anniversary NWTF 870 12 gauge
Post by: WildTigerTrout on April 23, 2020, 10:33:35 AM
Good deal IMO.  I would have bought it for that.
Title: Re: 25th Anniversary NWTF 870 12 gauge
Post by: Turkeytider on April 23, 2020, 10:40:24 AM
In good shape? In a heartbeat for $250! Not that the sights on the gun aren`t good, but I`d probably look to red dot it. Only because I`m partial to them!
Title: Re: 25th Anniversary NWTF 870 12 gauge
Post by: MISSISSIPPI Double beard on April 23, 2020, 04:07:18 PM
That's a heck of a deal! CONGRATS!
Title: Re: 25th Anniversary NWTF 870 12 gauge
Post by: superx2 on April 23, 2020, 04:31:46 PM
How can you not take it for that price!!!!!!!
congratulations on a great find.
Title: Re: 25th Anniversary NWTF 870 12 gauge
Post by: obro on April 24, 2020, 11:07:32 AM
I have that gun . I payed a lot more than that . Mine was unfired in box . But that is a good deal for a nice gun .
Title: Re: 25th Anniversary NWTF 870 12 gauge
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on April 24, 2020, 11:34:34 AM
Can't go wrong for that price..I would have bought it in a heartbeat.
Title: Re: 25th Anniversary NWTF 870 12 gauge
Post by: Mizzouhntr on April 24, 2020, 12:58:30 PM
I knew it was a solid deal. I wish there was a way to find out how many of these they made that year
Title: Re: 25th Anniversary NWTF 870 12 gauge
Post by: Turkeytider on April 24, 2020, 01:18:46 PM
Quote from: Mizzouhntr on April 24, 2020, 12:58:30 PM
I knew it was a solid deal. I wish there was a way to find out how many of these they made that year


I don`t know for sure, but there might well be. If I were you, I`d go on Remington`s website and go to their online chat feature and ask. I`ve used that a couple of times and they`ve been very accommodating. Example, I was curious to know when a recently acquired 870 was built. I gave them the serial number and within a couple of minutes I had my answer. Worth a shot!
Title: Re: 25th Anniversary NWTF 870 12 gauge
Post by: Mizzouhntr on April 24, 2020, 03:40:52 PM
Ive done that to age a few older Wingmasters. Just tried it, and they Said they don't release production numbers. Happy to have the shotty, was hoping to learn a little more about it. Oh well
Title: Re: 25th Anniversary NWTF 870 12 gauge
Post by: Turkeytider on April 24, 2020, 04:15:08 PM
Quote from: Mizzouhntr on April 24, 2020, 03:40:52 PM
Ive done that to age a few older Wingmasters. Just tried it, and they Said they don't release production numbers. Happy to have the shotty, was hoping to learn a little more about it. Oh well


Nice try anyway. I guess the only other thing to do if you REALLY wanted to pursue it would be to contact the NWTF to see if they could/would tell you how many they ordered from Remington.
Title: Re: 25th Anniversary NWTF 870 12 gauge
Post by: Tom007 on April 24, 2020, 04:42:06 PM
What a steal, congrats.......you can triple your money....
Title: Re: 25th Anniversary NWTF 870 12 gauge
Post by: Turkeytider on April 24, 2020, 06:49:20 PM
Quote from: Mizzouhntr on April 24, 2020, 12:58:30 PM
I knew it was a solid deal. I wish there was a way to find out how many of these they made that year

Man, based on the posts in this thread, if you wanted to make some money you could put that thing up for sale! LOL. Of course, being a turkey hunter as I`m sure you are, you`d be nuts to do it....but hey!
Title: Re: 25th Anniversary NWTF 870 12 gauge
Post by: Mizzouhntr on April 25, 2020, 12:52:59 AM
I've got several turkey guns, I just thought this was cool that it was NWTF engraved. Definitely gonna keep it for the turkey aspect factor alone. Gonna head out to shoot it in the AM to see how it shoots and patterns. Then gonna go for a bird with it here in Missouri next week
Title: Re: 25th Anniversary NWTF 870 12 gauge
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on April 25, 2020, 06:23:45 AM
I'm pretty sure they also made a 11-87 like that one also.
Title: Re: 25th Anniversary NWTF 870 12 gauge
Post by: budtripp on April 25, 2020, 07:05:39 AM
I'll give you 300 for it  :TooFunny:
Title: Re: 25th Anniversary NWTF 870 12 gauge
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on April 25, 2020, 07:29:37 AM
Quote from: budtripp on April 25, 2020, 07:05:39 AM
I'll give you 300 for it  :TooFunny:
With or without the box.. :TooFunny:
Title: Re: 25th Anniversary NWTF 870 12 gauge
Post by: Turkeytider on April 25, 2020, 09:22:02 AM
Quote from: Mizzouhntr on April 25, 2020, 12:52:59 AM
I've got several turkey guns, I just thought this was cool that it was NWTF engraved. Definitely gonna keep it for the turkey aspect factor alone. Gonna head out to shoot it in the AM to see how it shoots and patterns. Then gonna go for a bird with it here in Missouri next week

It`s more than cool, my friend! All of a sudden I find myself envious as hell.
Title: Re: 25th Anniversary NWTF 870 12 gauge
Post by: Cowboy on May 05, 2020, 09:51:33 PM
Great find. Congrats. Well worth the price
Title: Re: 25th Anniversary NWTF 870 12 gauge
Post by: Brian811 on May 07, 2020, 08:58:11 PM
I have one of these. Great little shotgun. You got a great price on it. Enjoy it
Title: Re: 25th Anniversary NWTF 870 12 gauge
Post by: albrubacker on May 10, 2020, 08:43:09 PM
Very cool find! Congrats