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Remington 870 Info?

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Kimberley Chaytor

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Hi everyone,

I was recently given an older Remington 870 12 gauge by my Uncle and would like to know more about it.

The shotgun is in like-new condition and comes in the original box with all the paperwork and three RemChoke tubes.

I ran the two letters stamped on the barrel over on Rem870.com and the gun was made in 1993.

It has a cool, yet strange camo pattern that I haven't seen before over what appears to be a synthetic stock and forend. The trigger guard is made of metal and the words "Special Purpose" are stamped under the ejection port.

That's about all I can tell you! :)

Where does this gun fit in the long and diverse line of 870s? :unsure:
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There were several 870 models with the Special Purpose marking. The marine grade was plated for marine environments. Your gun with Mossy Oak camo was marketed as a waterfowl and turkey gun and were well liked by dove hunters. I spent many hours behind an 870 as a student and instructor as well as on the dove field, and they are my favorite home defense gun. The changeable chokes make it truly versatile.
 
Kimberley Chaytor said:
Hi everyone,

I was recently given an older Remington 870 12 gauge by my Uncle and would like to know more about it.

The shotgun is in like-new condition and comes in the original box with all the paperwork and three RemChoke tubes.

I ran the two letters stamped on the barrel over on Rem870.com and the gun was made in 1993.

It has a cool, yet strange camo pattern that I haven't seen before over what appears to be a synthetic stock and forend. The trigger guard is made of metal and the words "Special Purpose" are stamped under the ejection port.

That's about all I can tell you! :)

Where does this gun fit in the long and diverse line of 870s? :unsure:View attachment 42948
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Now an "Assault Weapon" in Illinois. You cannot buy these legally anymore and would need to register them by January or face felony charges. :mad:
 
Kimberley Chaytor said:
Hi everyone,

I was recently given an older Remington 870 12 gauge by my Uncle and would like to know more about it.

The shotgun is in like-new condition and comes in the original box with all the paperwork and three RemChoke tubes.

I ran the two letters stamped on the barrel over on Rem870.com and the gun was made in 1993.

It has a cool, yet strange camo pattern that I haven't seen before over what appears to be a synthetic stock and forend. The trigger guard is made of metal and the words "Special Purpose" are stamped under the ejection port.

That's about all I can tell you! :)

Where does this gun fit in the long and diverse line of 870s? :unsure:View attachment 42948
Click to expand...
Nice shotgun👍
Enjoy and care for it. It will last you a long, long time for all sorts of needs
 
HayesGreener said:
Please educate me here in Florida. I read over the Illinois satute and see nothing that would make the pump shotgun illegal. What am I missing?
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There is some contention that because the law states for shotguns to be legal they have a " fixed magazine of 5 shells " .

However with the availability of extended mag tubes , you no longer have a fixed capacity magazine on your shotgun when it comes to Remington and Mossberg and probably more I don't know about,
 
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papa said:
There is some contention that because the law states for shotguns to be legal they have a " fixed magazine of 5 shells " .

However with the availability of extended mag tubes , you no longer have a fixed capacity magazine on your shotgun when it comes to Remington and Mossberg and probably more I don't know about,
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The only mention of shotguns I could find in the assault weapons ban statute was related to semi-auto shotguns. There is another passage that states it does not apply to pump guns. Perhaps there is an amendment or a separate statute? Banning a pump shotgun seems pretty extreme even for Illinois, but then I emigrated from there in 1969. There is probably a pump gun in every house south of I-80. Ya'll can read the statute on line, maybe I am missing something.
 
HayesGreener said:
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The only mention of shotguns I could find in the assault weapons ban statute was related to semi-auto shotguns. There is another passage that states it does not apply to pump guns. Perhaps there is an amendment or a separate statute? Banning a pump shotgun seems pretty extreme even for Illinois, but then I emigrated from there in 1969. There is probably a pump gun in every house south of I-80. Ya'll can read the statute on line, maybe I am missing something.
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There are a lot of nuances in the law and being as to how Illinois likes to twist things , we have to be very careful. There are many firearms that fall under this law that people would never think possible . For example , a .22 pistol with a threaded barrel , or one that has magazines available that hold more then 15 rounds.

The law is a steaming pile of excrement that comes out of the South end of a North bound bull. :mad:
 
If push comes to shove, they will interpret the law to include those stubby 1⅝" or 1½ short rounds and now 'everybody' is a felon. This F'in slob Prickster is the worse thing to happen to Illinois since Madigan.
Not to mention that anyone who bought a saint anything, is now "required " to register by years end. How long before we get the visitor in the night?
 
Funwithfuel said:
If push comes to shove, they will interpret the law to include those stubby 1⅝" or 1½ short rounds and now 'everybody' is a felon. This F'in slob Prickster is the worse thing to happen to Illinois since Madigan.
Not to mention that anyone who bought a saint anything, is now "required " to register by years end. How long before we get the visitor in the night?
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You got it right! Between the short shells and the expandable magazine, they got what they wanted - less legal guns in Illinois. They also hit the .410 shotguns with revolving actions. :rolleyes:

Just as we have done for years with full auto and suppressors, many of our firearms are now resting on our farm in Tennessee. We are now in a Chicago commie controlled state. I doubt if we will ever see a real Republican elected to state wide office ever again. :mad:
 
Funwithfuel said:
If push comes to shove, they will interpret the law to include those stubby 1⅝" or 1½ short rounds and now 'everybody' is a felon. This F'in slob Prickster is the worse thing to happen to Illinois since Madigan.
Not to mention that anyone who bought a saint anything, is now "required " to register by years end. How long before we get the visitor in the night?
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Given that JB the Hut :poop: has passed a law making it legal to hire non US citizens (who don't give a dam about our Constitution or our way of life) to police and enforce these laws it likely won't be long.:mad:
 
HayesGreener said:
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The only mention of shotguns I could find in the assault weapons ban statute was related to semi-auto shotguns. There is another passage that states it does not apply to pump guns. Perhaps there is an amendment or a separate statute? Banning a pump shotgun seems pretty extreme even for Illinois, but then I emigrated from there in 1969. There is probably a pump gun in every house south of I-80. Ya'll can read the statute on line, maybe I am missing something.
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see the explanation above.
 
ChanceMcCall said:
see the explanation above.
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Yes but I have not had my question answered. I think this law is stupid and unconstitutional but somebody please give me a cite from the law where it would prohibit a pump action 870? I have friends and relatives in Illinois who hunt with pump shotguns. The only mention I see in the statute of pump shotguns is that they are not included in the assault weapons definition. I am not trying to be argumentative here but I deal in clarity where law is concerned, not urban legend or opinions or extrapolation. Perhaps the state police can give some clarity on the subject. I will keep my fingers crossed that the Supreme Court will overturn the lsw.
 
HayesGreener said:
Yes but I have not had my question answered. I think this law is stupid and unconstitutional but somebody please give me a cite from the law where it would prohibit a pump action 870? I have friends and relatives in Illinois who hunt with pump shotguns. The only mention I see in the statute of pump shotguns is that they are not included in the assault weapons definition. I am not trying to be argumentative here but I deal in clarity where law is concerned, not urban legend or opinions or extrapolation. Perhaps the state police can give some clarity on the subject. I will keep my fingers crossed that the Supreme Court will overturn the lsw.
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Try this:
 
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