Remington 870 Express Magnum 20 Gauge Pump-Action, 26 in Vent-Rib, Rem-Choke, 2 3/4 in Chamber
This Remington 870 Express Magnum in 20 gauge features a 26-inch vent-rib field barrel with the Rem-Choke system and an installed Improved Modified choke. Built on the small-frame 20-gauge receiver (serial suffix "U"), it carries the "Remington 870 EXPRESS MAGNUM" receiver rollmark and a matte blue/oxide finish over steel. The barrel is marked with the Remington REP proof and two-letter code "PM," and shows the Ilion, N.Y., U.S.A. barrel address. It is a straightforward, field-ready 870 with a 2 3/4 in chamber and a clean, bright bore.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: There are some handling marks and light areas of surface rust consistent with prior use. Please refer to the photos for close-up views of these areas.
What’s Included
- Remington 870 Express Magnum 20 Gauge pump-action shotgun
- Installed flush Improved Modified Rem-Choke tube
The 26-inch vent-rib barrel uses Remington’s Rem-Choke system and comes with a flush Improved Modified tube installed. The chamber is 2 3/4 in, and the front sight is a single bead for a clear, traditional sight picture.
The action runs on dual action bars and feeds from a tubular magazine configured for 2+1 capacity with a standard magazine cap. Controls include a cross-bolt safety.
The receiver is steel with a matte blue/oxide finish and carries the "Remington 870 EXPRESS MAGNUM" rollmark. The barrel shows the Remington REP proof, two-letter barrel code "PM," and the barrel address "Remington Arms Company Inc., Ilion, N.Y., U.S.A." The serial suffix "U" denotes the small-frame 20-gauge receiver.
Furniture includes a hardwood stock and matching fore-end. The stock features pressed checkering, a pistol-grip profile, and a Remington-branded rubber recoil pad. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches.
Made in the USA, this 870 Express Magnum presents in a practical matte blue/oxide finish and offers the proven 870 handling with choke versatility, a bright bore, and clean field configuration.

