Remington Model 870 Competition 12 Gauge Pump-Action Trap Shotgun, 30-Inch Vent-Rib Barrel, Blued, Walnut Stock
The Remington Model 870 Competition is a purpose-built trap shotgun produced in the early–mid 1980s. This single-shot, pump-operated variant is notable for its internal gas/weight recoil-reduction unit housed in the magazine tube, a 30-inch vent-rib barrel with a bead sight, and classic blued steel and walnut construction. Its focused design and limited production run set it apart within the 870 family.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Bore Rifling: Smoothbore - No rifling present (shotgun barrel).
Specific Condition Notes: The shotgun shows areas of finish loss. The walnut stock and trap-style forend display blemishes. The bore has light fouling consistent with prior use.
What's Included
- Remington Model 870 Competition 12 Gauge pump-action shotgun
Engineered for trap, the 870 Competition uses a single-shot, pump-operated system with an internal gas/weight recoil-reduction unit located in the magazine tube. This design is dedicated to smooth operation and controlled recoil for sustained target work.
The 30-inch barrel features a ventilated rib and a single front bead. The receiver top has a matte, anti-glare sighting plane that provides a clean visual reference to the front bead. The barrel uses a fixed choke appropriate for trap applications.
Classic materials and trap ergonomics define the furniture: a walnut stock with cut checkering, a ventilated recoil pad, and a long trap-style walnut forend. A distinctive knurled fore-end cap completes the configuration.
Built on a blued steel receiver and finished in a traditional blued scheme, this U.S.-made model is chambered for 2 3/4-inch 12-gauge shells. The Competition series was produced only for a few years in the early–mid 1980s, adding interest for buyers who value period-correct trap configurations.
The length of pull measures 14.0 inches, and the platform retains the familiar 870 pump-action handling in a single-shot trap format. On 12-gauge 2 3/4-inch receivers of this period, the V suffix denotes the gauge and chambering.