Remington Model 870 Express Magnum Deer 12 Gauge Pump Shotgun – 20-Inch IC Barrel, Monte Carlo Stock
This late-1990s Remington Model 870 Express Magnum Deer variant pairs the 870’s proven pump action with a 20-inch fixed Improved Cylinder slug barrel and factory rifle sights, giving hunters a compact, hard-hitting package that patterns well with modern sabot or Foster slugs out to about 100 yards. Its Monte Carlo hardwood stock—uncommon on pump slug guns—offers a higher cheek weld for quicker sight alignment, while the C-prefix magnum receiver retains the forged steel strength of earlier Ilion production. Owners also benefit from the huge parts ecosystem shared by more than 11 million Model 870s.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good – Shows signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal surfaces display scattered scratches, light rust, and minor pitting. Wood stocks show handling marks but remain structurally solid. The bore is bright and shiny.
What’s Included
- Remington Model 870 Express Magnum Deer 12 Gauge pump shotgun
The 20-inch smoothbore barrel is stamped “IMP CYL” and is optimized for slug use, balancing quick handling with reliable accuracy. Fixed rifle sights—a blued ramp bead up front and a fully adjustable rear on a dovetail ramp—provide a clear sight picture without relying on optics.
Remington fitted this model with a satin-finished hardwood Monte Carlo stock and matching forend. The raised comb aligns the shooter’s eye naturally with the rifle sights, while pressed checkering on the grip and forend enhances control in wet conditions. Length of pull measures 13.75 inches, accommodating a wide range of shooters.
The Express Magnum steel receiver carries a C-prefix serial range linked to late-1990s Ilion manufacture, preceding later engineering changes. It accepts both 2 ¾-inch and 3-inch 12 gauge shells and feeds from a 4-round tubular magazine for a 4+1 total capacity.
Because this shotgun shares its action and internal parts with the broader Model 870 family, owners can readily source maintenance items, alternate barrels, and aftermarket accessories if desired—support that has helped keep the 870 at the top of pump-gun popularity charts for decades.