How to Find out if Remington Model 870 Shotgun has a Magnum Receiver?
You are probably familiar with how Remington 870 shotguns are made with different gauges. The most common gauge in the model 870 is the 12-gauge. This measures the diameter of the barrel. But what you may not realize is the length of the shells is also as critical to consider as their diameter. If you have 3 inches or 2 ¾ inches shells then you need a magnum receiver that can handle it. Of course, the barrel also has to be equipped to handle up to 3-inch long shells. If it is then you can fire them as long as you have a magnum receiver.
Remington 870 Police Magnum
How can I tell if my Model 870 shotgun has a magnum receiver?
There is a very easy way to tell if your Remington 870 has a magnum receiver. Just look at the serial number engraved on the receiver and see if it ends with the letter “M.” If it does then you have a 12-gauge magnum receiver installed in your weapon. There are also more powerful magnum receivers that can handle even more powerful shells. If the serial number on your receiver has the letter “A” at the end of it, then this signifies that it is a 12-gauge super magnum receiver. These super magnums can shoot shells that go up to 3 ½ inches in length, as long as the barrel is chambered for it. As for those who are using 20-gauge shells that are 3 inches in length, you will need a 20-gauge magnum receiver for those. You can spot these if the serial number on the receiver ends with the letter “U” or “N.” This is a more unusual shell and receiver combination but for those who want extra strength in their firepower, this is the choice to have.
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Ive a 870 Express with magnum receiver; thanks to this Webpage I now know. The issue is the so called “fully rifled” 1 turn in 36″ barrel (as stamped on barrel). This barrel has never had rifling, and Id not given thought to this aspect upon cleaning it many numerous times, beginning several decades ago. Ive purchased a deer hunting barrel with adjustable sights and unknowing without rifling. Where was the quality control back in them daze?
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Mine is a 12 gauge that end in u any help which shells I can shoot. would be great. barrel say 2 3/4 and 3 inch. then underneath 3 1/2 with super mag receiver. thank in advance
I want to know what li d of barrel if have…doesnt accept choke tubes. So its it modified…full? Who knows
What year did Remington start offering magnum receivers ?
My 870’s serial number ends with a C. The barrel has “12 GA. 2 3/4′ AND 3′” and below that “3 1/2′ ONLY WITH SUPER MAG RECIEVER” stamped on it; referring to your article I should be able to support magnum rounds, minus that part about the last letter. I was just curious to know what I can and can’t fire. Question being: Can I fire magnum and super magnum? Or just magnum rounds?
Yes, I would like to know this as well. My serial number ends with an E. ??.
My 870 super magnum has M at the end of the serial number. We’re some different?
Last letter ‘M’ means 3″ Magnum 12 gauge
My serial number ends in a v what does that mean
Last letter ‘V’ means 2-3/4″ 12 gauge.
870 wingmaster
mine ends with an F, can I fire 3 1/2in shells?
Mine ends in D
Just purchased a new Remington 870 12 gauge 26 inch Combo i.e., with an extra 20 inch Fully Rifled barrel. The Smooth Bore Barrel stamped with 2.75, 3 and 3.5 inch shell firing recommendation with Super Magnum Receiver only. But the Receiver is Stamped only with Remington 870. How can I determine whether the Receiver is Super Magnum or not. Please help me.
Anyone know what a B means after the serial number?
My serial number ends in an H. Can it support up to a 3” magnum load?
#0000000H H Small frame .410 bore .410 2 1/2″ or 3″
My Remington Magnum Wingmaster 870LW has a U at the end of the serial number what all can it shoot
Small frame 20 gauge LT-20, 20 gauge: 2 3/4″ or 3″ Only
My barrel says 12 GA 2 3/4 AND 3″. Beneath it says 3 1/2 ONLY WITH SUPER MAG RECEIVER. My serial starts with RS ends with E. What all can I shoot out of it?
My remington 870 ends with r Wich I’m assuming means it’s just an express although it says on barrel 2 3/4 and 3 or 3 1/2 with super mag barrel and chamber my 1st 870 had an m Wich was the express magnum which could shoot 3 inch but this one new haven’t shot yet and can’t figure what the r stands for so if anyone knows that be awesome
I just got a Remington 870. The receiver says Remington 870 Magnum and the serial number is DUGG-3597. It has a 28″ barrel and synthetic stocks that have Remington on one side of the buttstock and Ducks Unlimited on the other side of the buttstock. On the bottom of the buttstocks kickpad it has D.U. GUIDE written on it. It has a weird camo pattern on the synthetic stocks. Could you please give me some information about this shotgun? Is it just a regular 870 Magnum or is it more rare or collectable or worth more? I can’t find hardly any info about this gun anywhere. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.
Hello,
I have a Remington 870 Magnum with a 30″ full choke. I would like to get a replacement barrel. My question is this, is a 2 3/4 in barrel compatible with my Magnum receiver?
Thanks Vitaly, have owned this gun for over 30 years, and never knew if could handle 3″ shells.
You are welcome! Glad that artcile was useful for you.
My wingmaster is a newer model with the RS prefix and T suffix. I cannot seem to find any information on the newer system of letters to determine if it is 3” or not!
I have a Remington 870 Super Mag and my serial ends with a B does that mean can I shoot a 3 1/2 inch shell out of my gun?
my serial number ends with a U
Hello I am looking to get a hunting barrel possibly 28-32 inches long with chokes for my 870 express 20 gauge shotgun. The serial # is cc04670D
Barrel stamp has DL on it. How can I find out what barrels would fit this shotgun?
With regards,
Maxim