Fair Price for a 870 Remington

Kreyzhorse · April 19, 2006, 06:03 PM

Hi - I'm trying to find out if $200 is a good price for a used 870 remington. The gun was purchased new in 1990. The finish is worn in areas but over all it's in good shape. It's been used for turkey season during the last 5 years. The gentleman offering it to me is the only owner.

I believe this model does not come with the slug barrel and will shoot 2 & 3/4 or 3".

What do you think?

Scott

LSU12ga · April 19, 2006, 06:43 PM

hmmm....

i'm not an expert, but that seems a little high.

i bought a Super Magnum in great condiditon from a pawn shop for 200 dollars, im not sure what year it is but i thinkits pretyy new....

Kreyzhorse · April 19, 2006, 06:47 PM

That's what I was afraid of. I haven't committed to buying it, wanted to do some research and see what other people were giving for them.

Thanks for the info.

Edward429451 · April 19, 2006, 07:01 PM

What is it? Wingmaster? Express? Police?

I paid 200 for an excellant used Wingmaster but I wouldn't pay 200 for a used Express. Possibly if it was mint. Go 150 if its an Express.

tBlake08 · April 19, 2006, 07:03 PM

I'd start negotiating in the 125-150 area if it's an express...if it is dont even talk to them about 200

Savage10FP308 · April 19, 2006, 07:07 PM

I got my 870 Express Synthetic Super Magnum for $310 NIB. After the mail in rebate it worked out to $260. You may want to look around.

ron73644 · April 19, 2006, 08:50 PM

If it's an Express, it's too high.

jaymag · April 19, 2006, 09:17 PM

I drink $200.00 in a good night.I'd still buy an auto for alittle more!Good price tho

Kreyzhorse · April 20, 2006, 06:42 AM

Hi guys - thanks for all of your replies. It is just plain 870 and for the going rate, it does seem high. I'll keep looking around.

Thanks again.

tBlake08 · April 20, 2006, 03:50 PM

You're missing the point, every 870 has a "style"...Regular Wingmaster and Express are your two most likely choices. No plain old 870 to my knowledge. But either way, steep.

Homerboy · April 20, 2006, 05:48 PM

What's the difference between the 870 Express and the Super Magnum? Mine just says "Magnum" on the barrel.

Savage10FP308 · April 20, 2006, 06:43 PM

Mine shoots 3 1/2 inch shells and says super magnum.

tBlake08 · April 20, 2006, 11:22 PM

Mag shoots 3's and super mag shoots 3.5's

JohnBrowning · April 21, 2006, 09:57 PM

I've got a 70's or 80's Expess that I bought gently used for 180 bucks. What is it about the Wingmaster that makes them better?

April 19, 2006, 06:03 PM	#1
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	Fair Price for a 870 Remington Hi - I'm trying to find out if $200 is a good price for a used 870 remington. The gun was purchased new in 1990. The finish is worn in areas but over all it's in good shape. It's been used for turkey season during the last 5 years. The gentleman offering it to me is the only owner. I believe this model does not come with the slug barrel and will shoot 2 & 3/4 or 3". What do you think? Scott

April 19, 2006, 07:03 PM	#5
tBlake08 Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2006 Location: West/Middle TN Posts: 178	I'd start negotiating in the 125-150 area if it's an express...if it is dont even talk to them about 200 __________________ I've got a firm policy on gun control. If there's a gun around, I want to be the one controlling it. -Clint Eastwood

April 19, 2006, 07:07 PM	#6
Savage10FP308 Junior member Join Date: March 14, 2006 Location: I live in Southern Illinois. Posts: 422	I don't know about that??? I got my 870 Express Synthetic Super Magnum for $310 NIB. After the mail in rebate it worked out to $260. You may want to look around.

April 19, 2006, 09:17 PM	#8
jaymag Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2005 Location: springfield,MA Posts: 239	Buy! I drink $200.00 in a good night.I'd still buy an auto for alittle more!Good price tho

April 20, 2006, 03:50 PM	#10
tBlake08 Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2006 Location: West/Middle TN Posts: 178	You're missing the point, every 870 has a "style"...Regular Wingmaster and Express are your two most likely choices. No plain old 870 to my knowledge. But either way, steep. __________________ I've got a firm policy on gun control. If there's a gun around, I want to be the one controlling it. -Clint Eastwood

April 19, 2006, 06:43 PM	#2
LSU12ga Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2006 Posts: 407	hmmm.... i'm not an expert, but that seems a little high. i bought a Super Magnum in great condiditon from a pawn shop for 200 dollars, im not sure what year it is but i thinkits pretyy new....

April 19, 2006, 06:47 PM	#3
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	That's what I was afraid of. I haven't committed to buying it, wanted to do some research and see what other people were giving for them. Thanks for the info.

April 19, 2006, 07:01 PM	#4
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	What is it? Wingmaster? Express? Police? I paid 200 for an excellant used Wingmaster but I wouldn't pay 200 for a used Express. Possibly if it was mint. Go 150 if its an Express.

April 19, 2006, 08:50 PM	#7
ron73644 Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2005 Posts: 141	If it's an Express, it's too high.

April 20, 2006, 06:42 AM	#9
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	Hi guys - thanks for all of your replies. It is just plain 870 and for the going rate, it does seem high. I'll keep looking around. Thanks again.

April 20, 2006, 05:48 PM	#11
Homerboy Junior member Join Date: June 16, 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,320	What's the difference between the 870 Express and the Super Magnum? Mine just says "Magnum" on the barrel.

April 20, 2006, 06:43 PM	#12
Savage10FP308 Junior member Join Date: March 14, 2006 Location: I live in Southern Illinois. Posts: 422	I am pretty sure that means it shoots up to 3 inch shells. Mine shoots 3 1/2 inch shells and says super magnum.

April 20, 2006, 11:22 PM	#13
tBlake08 Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2006 Location: West/Middle TN Posts: 178	Mag shoots 3's and super mag shoots 3.5's __________________ I've got a firm policy on gun control. If there's a gun around, I want to be the one controlling it. -Clint Eastwood

April 21, 2006, 09:57 PM	#14
JohnBrowning Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2005 Posts: 140	I've got a 70's or 80's Expess that I bought gently used for 180 bucks. What is it about the Wingmaster that makes them better?