Finish on 870 express

fyrfytrj · January 27, 2000, 05:07 PM

I have a Remingtion model 870 express 12 gauge. What is the finish called on it. Is it matte, parkerized ....???? I know it is not blued (sp)??? I was going to order a Mossberg barrel for it, but if I cannot get an exact finish match, I will buy a Home Defense instead of a new 18.5 " barrel.

Sea Bass · January 27, 2000, 06:27 PM

I believe it's a low lustre matte finish, definately not blue like the regular 870 Wingmasters. Guys...am I right?

cjb · January 28, 2000, 08:51 AM

I belive the finsh on the 870 express is nothing more than a matte blue.The guns are blasted, and then they are hot blued.This saves Remington time and money because the parts are not polished like its Wingmaster brother.Throw on a cheaper stock,and there you have it,the 870 EXPRESS. I hope this answers your question.
Calvin
"TAKE A KID HUNTING!!"

January 27, 2000, 05:07 PM	#1
fyrfytrj Member Join Date: December 29, 1999 Posts: 27	I have a Remingtion model 870 express 12 gauge. What is the finish called on it. Is it matte, parkerized ....???? I know it is not blued (sp)??? I was going to order a Mossberg barrel for it, but if I cannot get an exact finish match, I will buy a Home Defense instead of a new 18.5 " barrel.

January 27, 2000, 06:27 PM	#2
Sea Bass Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 1999 Location: CA Posts: 176	I believe it's a low lustre matte finish, definately not blue like the regular 870 Wingmasters. Guys...am I right?

January 28, 2000, 08:51 AM	#3
cjb Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2000 Posts: 265	I belive the finsh on the 870 express is nothing more than a matte blue.The guns are blasted, and then they are hot blued.This saves Remington time and money because the parts are not polished like its Wingmaster brother.Throw on a cheaper stock,and there you have it,the 870 EXPRESS. I hope this answers your question. Calvin "TAKE A KID HUNTING!!"