Model 870 .410

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1bailey
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Model 870 .410

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About 10 years ago I acquired a really nice 870 .410 with a vent rib. It disappeared into my safe and I never gave it much thought. Now I'm curious about it because I've never seen anything like it. On the left side of the receiver there is a gold "inlay" that says "matched pair." Does this mean it was part of a set?
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Re: Model 870 .410

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Yes. When Remington Arms Co., Inc. introduced the Model 870 and Model 1100 in .410-bore and 28-gauge, in 1969, the field guns came with Mahogeny stocks and forearms and individual guns were sold. The new 28-gauge and .410-bore Model 870 and Model 1100 Skeet Guns came as matched pairs in a hard case with American Walnut stocks and forearms and the "Match Weight Skeet Caps". According to the 1969 Remington catalogue the Matched Pairs were only offered in 1969, list price $395 for the Model 870s and $495 for the Model 1100s. The individual Model 870 .410-bore and 28-gauge field guns were listed at $119.95 with plain barrel and $144.95 with vent rib barrel. The individual Model 1100 .410-bore and 28-gauge field guns were listed at $174.95 with plain barrel and $199.95 with vent rib barrel.
1bailey
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Re: Model 870 .410

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Wow! 1969? This thing is in great shape for that age. I paid $200 for it. I'm surprised this shotgun got separated from it's mate. Any idea what this thing is worth?
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