What does "Express" mean with 870's

[the spank]

Express means it was passed over on the way to the finishing department and left unpolished before bluing and has a birch wood stock and forearm generally, although there are synthetic expresses now. It is the cheap version!! Less finishing = lesser retail price.
I haven't owned a Remington since the "express" came to be........

 

[Deerdr]

The only firearm brand that begins with "R" and The Spank shoots, is Ruger

 

[silen]

THe "Express" portion mean that it changes barrels quick, and the "Magnum" designation refers to the receiver only, meaning it is capable of shooting magnum loads. The barrel itself must be chambered and marked for any 3 or 3 1/2 inch shells, usually marked Magnum as well.

^^this^^

 

[Waterfowler]

Usually refers to 3 1/2" shells

No it doesn't.

 

[Waterfowler]

'Express' is just a marketing term to differentiate the two Model 870s. Magnum means it will accept the longer 3 1/2" magnum shells. It will also chamber 2 3/4" and 3" shells.

The original Remington Model 870 Wingmasters were well made and respected shotguns. Better made than the 'Express Magnums'. I believe they could only chamber 2 3/4" shells.

Magnum does not mean it takes 3.5" shells. Super Magnum does.

 

[DVXDUDE]

Ok this 870 has a M at the end of the serial # so it should be good for 3"



Doesnt say express anywhere, But it looks to be same everything as a 2004 870 express I have.

 

[the spank]

The only firearm brand that begins with "R" and The Spank shoots, is Ruger

That's about right Doc! Although I will admit I would own a 3200 or a 90 T even though in reality the 90T was built for Remington by Kolar so you are in effect shooting a Kolar gun !!

 

[EL34/6L6]

It means its fast!!

I like mine. Quality, fit/finish, materials, function all very good.

 

[flashman]

What does "Express" mean with 870's

It indicates how quickly that particular model rusts.

 

[J.P.]

oh good grief. What an assortment of wrong answers.
Remington lingo translations:
'Express' is a finish trim level. The crappiest trim level.
'Magnum' means 3"
'Super Magnum' means 3.5" and it's a different receiver. Not all parts interchange with regular 870's

The difference between a 2.75 and 3" receiver is the ejector. Some 2.75" actions will run 3" shells just fine as long as you have a 3" chambered barrel. If the action is not marked 'magnum', just try it with a 3" chambered barrel and if it ejects 3" shells it works. It will work regardless, but if it has the short ejector it may cause 3" shells to hang up on the way out

 

[stubblejumper]

Express="The cheap one".

Exactly, a ,lower grade finish, and more plastic, as in the trigger guard.

 

[BigUglyMan]

Usually refers to 3 1/2" shells

Never. Completely wrong. Super Magnum is 3.5", Magnum is 3", Express is the cheap finish and laminated stock.

People with no clue should refrain from declaiming.

 

[DVXDUDE]

oh good grief. What an assortment of wrong answers.
Remington lingo translations:
'Express' is a finish trim level. The crappiest trim level.
'Magnum' means 3"
'Super Magnum' means 3.5" and it's a different receiver. Not all parts interchange with regular 870's

The difference between a 2.75 and 3" receiver is the ejector. Some 2.75" actions will run 3" shells just fine as long as you have a 3" chambered barrel. If the action is not marked 'magnum', just try it with a 3" chambered barrel and if it ejects 3" shells it works. It will work regardless, but if it has the short ejector it may cause 3" shells to hang up on the way out

I'm going by this answer, I think a few others have said the same thing and are correct, But a lot of WRONG answers here. I checked with a gunsmith, He said the same as J.P