Does 870P = 870 Police?

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The "P" stands for Police, but take note that I've seen a good number of 870 Express HD guns advertised as "870P" and "police" guns.

A 870 Police produced in at least the last 10 years will be plainly marked "Remington 870 Police Magnum" on the left side of the receiver.

Unless it's a much older gun, if it doesn't SAY Police......It ain't.

In other words, don't take someone's word for it.
 
I have an older one and the only outward difference is the different stock (1" shorter) and shorter forend. My 1978 is supposed to have different springs and final inspection as well, according to Remington, but does not say Police on the shotgun, although the box does. The receiver just says 870 Wingmaster.
 
The older 870 Police model wasn't marked as such. They usually just had standard Wingmaster markings.

I'm not sure just when Remington started adding the Police marking, but it was possibly at the same time they started marking 3" Magnum guns as Magnums.

One good indication of an earlier Police gun, is the more satin blue-black finish, and the short Police forearm.

My point was, a good number of people are advertising Express guns as "Police Models".

I've recently seen the Express HD, Magnum Marine, and the new OD Green guns all described as "Police" guns..........They AREN'T.
 
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