Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this classic pump-action shotgun for a penny-start auction; this is the Remington 870 Express Magnum!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Remington
Model: 870 Express Magnum
Serial: A484988M
Caliber: 12 Gauge 2 ¾" & 3" (In Magnum Receivers / Use 2 ¾" in All Others) Chambered
Finish: Matte
Barrel Length: 18 ½" Cylinder Bore Barrel (Mossberg Remington Replacement Barrel for Remington Arms Co.)
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Oil-Finished Walnut Pistol Grip Stock with Ribbed Forearm
Action: Pump-Action Shotgun
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Remington 870 Express Magnum is a heavy-duty member of the venerable 870 family, engineered to accept 3" and 3½" magnum shells and to handle the increased pressures and payloads associated with serious waterfowl, turkey, big-game slug hunting, and heavy defensive loads. Built on Remington’s time-tested forged-steel receiver with dual action bars and a robust bolt/locking lug arrangement, the Express Magnum versions typically incorporate reinforced barrels, magazine tubes, and chambers as well as appropriately hardened internal components to ensure long service life under hard use. Functionally, the 870 Express Magnum retains the 870’s legendary strengths: an intuitive, extremely reliable slide action; broad compatibility with a wide range of shot sizes and slugs; and enormous aftermarket support for chokes, sights, stocks, and tactical furniture. The heavier construction helps tame recoil and improve pattern consistency with heavier payloads, which makes the Express Magnum a practical choice for hunters who need long-range knockdown energy and for professionals who require a dependable, field-serviceable shotgun. Common tradeoffs include added weight and a firmer recoil impulse than lighter 2¾" designs, and for some applications, the magnum-rated barrels and magazine capacity add bulk that’s less desirable for long pack trips or youth shooters. This particular example — outfitted with an 18½" cylinder-bore replacement barrel (manufactured as a Mossberg/Remington replacement barrel to fit Remington Arms actions) — turns the Express Magnum into a concise, maneuverable short-barrel shotgun optimized for close-quarters work. The short overall length greatly improves handling in confined spaces (truck beds, blinds, or dense cover) and speeds target acquisition and follow-up shots, while the cylinder bore (no constriction) yields very open patterns that are useful at point-blank and short defensive ranges where wide spread is acceptable or desired. Because this is a replacement barrel, correct installation and headspacing are essential: the barrel must properly seat into the magazine tube and align with the bolt face and locking surfaces to preserve reliable extraction, timing, and safe operation. Practical considerations include increased muzzle blast and perceived recoil from the shorter tube (mitigated with a good recoil pad), louder report and concussion in enclosed spaces, and generally poor slug accuracy unless the barrel is specifically rifled or a rifled choke is used as appropriate. Owners should pattern test defensive and hunting loads at realistic distances, confirm secure barrel indexing and timing after installation, and perform routine checks of magazine spring/follower, barrel crown integrity, and action timing to ensure the combination remains safe and effective. In short, the Express Magnum with an 18½" cylinder-bore replacement barrel is a highly capable, short-range workhorse when fitted and used correctly—offering magnum stopping power in a compact, practical package with the familiar, proven reliability of the Model 870 action.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 870 Express Magnum
Serial: A484988M
Caliber: 12 Gauge 2 ¾" & 3" (In Magnum Receivers / Use 2 ¾" in All Others) Chambered
Finish: Matte
Barrel Length: 18 ½" Cylinder Bore Barrel (Mossberg Remington Replacement Barrel for Remington Arms Co.)
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Oil-Finished Walnut Pistol Grip Stock with Ribbed Forearm
Action: Pump-Action Shotgun
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Remington 870 Express Magnum is a heavy-duty member of the venerable 870 family, engineered to accept 3" and 3½" magnum shells and to handle the increased pressures and payloads associated with serious waterfowl, turkey, big-game slug hunting, and heavy defensive loads. Built on Remington’s time-tested forged-steel receiver with dual action bars and a robust bolt/locking lug arrangement, the Express Magnum versions typically incorporate reinforced barrels, magazine tubes, and chambers as well as appropriately hardened internal components to ensure long service life under hard use. Functionally, the 870 Express Magnum retains the 870’s legendary strengths: an intuitive, extremely reliable slide action; broad compatibility with a wide range of shot sizes and slugs; and enormous aftermarket support for chokes, sights, stocks, and tactical furniture. The heavier construction helps tame recoil and improve pattern consistency with heavier payloads, which makes the Express Magnum a practical choice for hunters who need long-range knockdown energy and for professionals who require a dependable, field-serviceable shotgun. Common tradeoffs include added weight and a firmer recoil impulse than lighter 2¾" designs, and for some applications, the magnum-rated barrels and magazine capacity add bulk that’s less desirable for long pack trips or youth shooters. This particular example — outfitted with an 18½" cylinder-bore replacement barrel (manufactured as a Mossberg/Remington replacement barrel to fit Remington Arms actions) — turns the Express Magnum into a concise, maneuverable short-barrel shotgun optimized for close-quarters work. The short overall length greatly improves handling in confined spaces (truck beds, blinds, or dense cover) and speeds target acquisition and follow-up shots, while the cylinder bore (no constriction) yields very open patterns that are useful at point-blank and short defensive ranges where wide spread is acceptable or desired. Because this is a replacement barrel, correct installation and headspacing are essential: the barrel must properly seat into the magazine tube and align with the bolt face and locking surfaces to preserve reliable extraction, timing, and safe operation. Practical considerations include increased muzzle blast and perceived recoil from the shorter tube (mitigated with a good recoil pad), louder report and concussion in enclosed spaces, and generally poor slug accuracy unless the barrel is specifically rifled or a rifled choke is used as appropriate. Owners should pattern test defensive and hunting loads at realistic distances, confirm secure barrel indexing and timing after installation, and perform routine checks of magazine spring/follower, barrel crown integrity, and action timing to ensure the combination remains safe and effective. In short, the Express Magnum with an 18½" cylinder-bore replacement barrel is a highly capable, short-range workhorse when fitted and used correctly—offering magnum stopping power in a compact, practical package with the familiar, proven reliability of the Model 870 action.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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