Since its introduction in 1950, more than 7 million Remington Model 870 pump-action shotguns have been made in dozens of configurations. The quick answer these days has to be ‘when it’s a Baikal’, because the latest range of budget-priced Spartan shotguns from the famous American manufacturer is made in Russia. Successful bidders for the idled plant in bankruptcy proceedings have said they plan to restart at least some production, though details remain scarce.. (AP Photo/Michael Hill). Layoffs have been common. Oh, and Remington introduced the 870 Wingmaster Shotgun . The bottom-ejection of spent cartridges made this gun ideal for right-handed or left-handed shooters. Just now I learned the shotguns made in China get the Savage Arms/Stevens label slapped on them. A nurse who got vaccinated tested positive for COVID, but that's not unexpected, Thousands of residents without heat after attack on gas service, The Year 2020: Coronavirus becomes largest global health threat in a generation, Nonprofit founder charged with murder after hit-and-run that killed 2 boys: DA, Senate Republican joins long-shot bid to challenge Electoral College results, Jacquie Sweeney stands outside the Remington firearms factory in Ilion, N.Y., Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020.