[TNT]

Does anybody know when a Remington 870 Express with the serial number A135***M was made?

[Flatfender]

Easiest and most accurate way is to call Remington Customer service with your serial #
1-800-243-9700, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm EST.

There are date codes on the barrel, but if the barrel isn't original to the gun it doesn't work.
http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=121486

[TNT]

Thanks for the link and other info Flatfender.:)

[Flatfender]

Glad to help.

I called Remington last year and got the years figured out on my 870s. The lady was real quick and friendly. My oldest 870 is a 1950 wingmaster that came from the Ohio State police. It has alot of outside wear but I don't think it's been shot much. I went through it when I got it from a pawn shop for $110, and it looks pretty new and clean inside.

Scott

[Dave McCracken]

Flatfender, 1950 was the first year of production. Early "Riot" 870s are excellent value for the cash.

Most police turnins are carried a lot and look it. Most are nearly new inside.

$110 for a 870 is a great price. Enjoy...

[Flatfender]

I was suprised to find out it was a 1950 when I talked to Remington.

It has the 18" cylinder bore barrel and the "corn cob" forearm. It's a pretty cool shotgun. I'll dig it out of the safe and see if I can post a picture or three.

Of course my other 870s will want their picture taken too. We'll see. :D