1955: Remington introduced the Model 870 Magnum-AP Standard Grade shotgun ($88.30) and the Model 870 Magnum-ADL Deluxe Grade shotgun ($127.15), each chambered for 12-ga., 3” magnum loads, or 23 ...

In 1950, Remington debuted what is arguably the most iconic—and successful—shotgun in American history: the 870 Wingmaster. Then in 1987, Big Green introduced the Express, a cheaper knock-down version ...

Introduced in 1950, the Remington Model 870 Wingmaster was the gun of the future. Part of a modernization program for Remington, it was announced at the same time as the semi-automatic Model 11-48.

In the shotgun realm, maybe the most revered version ever produced has been the Remington Model 870. Remington, which was founded in 1816, introduced this gun in 1950 - and it was an instant success.

The Remington Express 870 12 gauge quickly became one of America’s top two budget shotguns, leading to endless “Remington 870 vs. Mossberg 500” duck camp debates.

I was immediately loaned a 16-gauge Remington 870 equipped with a 30-inch full-choked barrel. If a gun doesn’t fit you well, you will never be able to hit much with it.

The Remington 870 shotgun has been a staple in gun owners’ collections since the 1950’s, with over 11 million produced. Recently, Remington aimed to revolutionize the shotgun world yet again.

The new 870 produced a three-shot average of 68 percent, which bumped up to 71 percent after I put the old 870 choke in. The Magnum 870 shot better at 76 percent, and then 71 percent with the RemArm’s ...