Editing Remington Model 870 (section)

==Variants==
[[File:Rem-870-Police.jpg|thumb|Remington 870 Police Magnum 14 inch barrel (customize painted with cerakote color "Gunmetal")]]
[[File:Remington-870-Express-Tactical.jpg|thumb|Remington 870 Express Tactical fitted with aftermarket Remington ShurShot stock.]]
[[File:Remington 870 Wmaster.jpg|thumb|Remington Model 870 Wingmaster with 20" Home Defence barrel.]]
[[File:Flickr - ~Steve Z~ - 870.jpg|thumb|Remington 870 fitted with a pistol grip, Surefire light, and M4-type stock]]

There are hundreds of variations of the Remington 870 in 12, 16, 20, 28 gauges and .410 bore. All Remington 870 versions are built on the same platform and receiver, but there are small differences that can be more than just cosmetic. In 1969, Remington introduced 28 gauge and .410 bore models on a new scaled-down receiver size, and in 1972, a 20-gauge Lightweight ("LW") version was introduced on the same sized receiver, and all of the smaller gauges today are produced on that size receiver. From the original fifteen models offered, Remington currently produces dozens of models for civilian, law enforcement, and military sales.

The maximum shell length that can be used in a Remington 870 depends on the barrel and receiver of the particular model. While the receiver length determines whether a shell will feed, the chamber length in the barrel determines if it will be safe to fire. For 12 gauge 870s, the maximum shell length is {{frac|2|3|4}}&nbsp;in (70&nbsp;mm) for non-magnums, 3&nbsp;in (76&nbsp;mm) for magnums, and {{frac|3|1|2}}&nbsp;in (89&nbsp;mm) for super magnums. Since barrels can be changed, it is important to also check the barrel markings to ensure the chosen cartridge length is safe to use.

870 variants can be grouped into the following:
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Model
!Gauge
!Barrel Length
!Barrel Type
!Description
|-
|FieldMaster Deer
|12 gauge
|{{cvt|20|in|mm}}
|Fully rifled
|20-inch fully rifled barrel with adjustable rifle sights. Satin black finish with walnut stock and fore-end with rubber recoil pad.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=StackPath |url=https://www.remarms.com/shotguns/pump-action/model-870/ |access-date=2023-03-14 |website=www.remarms.com}}</ref>
|-
|410 Turkey TSS
|.410-bore
|{{cvt|25|in|mm}}
|Vent Rib, Rem Choke
|Extended full choke, TRUGLO rail system. Receiver milled for maximum strength and reliability.<ref name=":0" />
|-
|Turkey Camo
|12-gauge
|{{cvt|21|in|mm}}
|Vent Rib, Rem Choke
|Pump action with full Rem Choke. Matte black finish on barrel and receiver. Synthetic stock. Shoots both 2 3/4" and 3".<ref name=":0" />
|-
|SPS Superslug
|12-gauge
|{{cvt|25+1/2|in|mm}}
|Fully rifled extra heavy (fluted)
|Drilled and tapped sights, Matte black finish. Synthetic stock.<ref name=":0" />
|-
|Fieldmaster
|12-gauge, 20-gauge
|{{cvt|28|,|26|,|21|,|18.75|,|26|and|20|in|mm}}
|Vent rib Rem Choke and fully rifled
|Bead and rifle sights, satin black carbon steel receiver finish, American walnut satin stock finish.<ref name=":0" />
|-
|Fieldmaster Synthetic
|12-gauge, 20-gauge
|{{cvt|28|,|26|,|21|,|21|and|20|in|mm}}
|Vent rib Rem Choke and fully rifled
|Bead and rifle sights, satin blue receiver finish, matte black synthetic stock finish.<ref name=":0" />
|-
|Special Purpose Marine Magnum
|12-gauge
|{{cvt|18+1/2|in|mm}}
|Cylinder choke
|Corrosion resistant utility gun with synthetic stock.<ref name=":0" />
|-
|SPS Super Mag Turkey Predator
|12-gauge ({{frac|2|3|4}}", 3" and {{frac|3|1|2}}")
|{{cvt|20|in|mm}}
|Rem Choke
|Slide action with pistol grip stock and black overmolded grip panels.<ref name=":0" />
|-
|Super Magnum Flyaway
|12-gauge ({{frac|2|3|4}}", 3" and {{frac|3|1|2}}")
|{{cvt|28|in|mm}}
|Vent rib, Rem Choke
|Slide action with innovative bolt design keeps cycle stroke equal for all 3 lengths of shotshells.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=StackPath |url=https://www.remarms.com/shotguns/pump-action/model-870/ |access-date=2023-03-14 |website=www.remarms.com}}</ref>
|-
|Super Magnum Turkey/Waterfowl Camo
|12-gauge ({{frac|2|3|4}}", 3" and {{frac|3|1|2}}")
|{{cvt|26|in|mm}}
|Vent rib, Rem Choke
|Pump shotgun with camo coverage.<ref>{{Cite web |title=StackPath |url=https://www.remarms.com/shotguns/pump-action/model-870/ |access-date=2023-03-14 |website=www.remarms.com}}</ref>
|-
|Wingmaster
|12-gauge ({{frac|2|3|4}}" and 3"), 20-gauge, and .410-bore
|{{cvt|25|-|28|in|mm}}
|Vent Rib, Rem Choke
|Satin finish on stock and fore-end. American walnut woodwork. Receiver and barrel are polished blue.<ref>{{Cite web |title=StackPath |url=https://www.remarms.com/shotguns/pump-action/model-870/model-870-wingmaster |access-date=2023-03-14 |website=www.remarms.com}}</ref>
|-
|Fieldmaster Fully Rifled Cantilever
|12-gauge
|{{cvt|20|in|mm}}
|Fully rifled
|Fully rifled barrel with black satin finish and walnut stock with fore-end rubber recoil pads.<ref name=":1" />
|}

===Unlicensed Norinco Copies===
Chinese arms company [[Norinco]] has made unlicensed copies of the Remington 870, as the design is no longer under patent protection. The most common of these designs are the [[Hawk Industries Type 97]], [[Norinco HP9-1]] and M-98, the difference being that the HP9-1 has either a 12.5" or 14" barrel, whereas the M-98 has an 18.5" barrel and the Type 97 Military version uses magazines.<ref name="Cutshaw2011">{{cite book|last=Cutshaw|first=Charles Q.|title=Tactical Small Arms of the 21st Century: A Complete Guide to Small Arms From Around the World|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=55szjc6g520C&pg=PA327|access-date=24 September 2013|date=28 February 2011|publisher=Gun Digest Books|location=Iola, Wisconsin|isbn=978-1-4402-2709-7|page=327}}</ref> In the United States, where most Norinco products are specifically non-importable,<ref name="Peterson2008">{{cite book|last=Peterson|first=Phillip|title=Gun Digest Buyer's Guide To Assault Weapons|chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fd9Qc0neMjYC&pg=PA178|access-date=24 September 2013|year= 2008|publisher=Gun Digest Books|location=Iola, Wisconsin|isbn=978-1-4402-2672-4|page=178|chapter=Norinco}}</ref> this shotgun was imported and sold under the names Norinco Hawk 982 and Interstate Hawk 982.<ref>{{cite book|last=Lee|first=Jerry|title=The Official Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices 2012|date=11 April 2012|publisher=Gun Digest Books|location=Iola, Wisconsin|isbn=978-1-4402-2927-5|page=747}}</ref>