The 870 Wingmaster was produced in 16 gauge from the early 1950s through the 1980s before the caliber fell out of commercial favor. The 16 gauge sits between the 12 and 20 in both bore diameter and payload, offering better ballistics than the 20 with lower recoil than the 12. Type: Shotgun Action: Pump-Action Caliber: 16 Gauge Capacity: 4 Year introduced: 1950, USA Weight: 160 oz Overall length: 46.5" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Hunting, Upland, Collecting