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tkoglman
02-24-08, 00:14
I have been reading up on the differences between the 870 express and the 870P models. I guess I really never noticed the differences until now because my 870 express is kind of in between.

I purchased an 870 express magnum combo in 1993. It has the crappy finish that I'm always fighting rust on and the silly dimples in the mag tube.

OTH it has a metal trigger housing group - years of abuse makes it readily apparent - and the mag. cap is held in place by a steel spring loaded detent.

What is up with my 870? Was there a transition period where 870 expresses had the metal trigger housing groups?

Robb Jensen
02-24-08, 09:07
I have been reading up on the differences between the 870 express and the 870P models. I guess I really never noticed the differences until now because my 870 express is kind of in between.

I purchased an 870 express magnum combo in 1993. It has the crappy finish that I'm always fighting rust on and the silly dimples in the mag tube.

OTH it has a metal trigger housing group - years of abuse makes it readily apparent - and the mag. cap is held in place by a steel spring loaded detent.

What is up with my 870? Was there a transition period where 870 expresses had the metal trigger housing groups?

I had three 870 Express' from 1988 that metal trigger groups, so the change was after that. These also didn't have the dimples in the mag tubes.

RD62
02-24-08, 14:47
My 870 Express Magnum combo has metal trigger group, dimpled mag tube, and express style mag cap retention. Don't remember exactly when I bought it, but I'd have to say about '93 too, maybe '94.


-RD62

ST911
02-24-08, 17:32
What is up with my 870? Was there a transition period where 870 expresses had the metal trigger housing groups?

Component availability will cause a few hybrids from time to time.

Also seen with Colt over the years.

Fozzy_Bear
03-06-08, 07:59
oops.

incorrect posting. I wish we had a delete option...

sorry.

PALADIN-hgwt
03-06-08, 11:05
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