A receiver machined from an 8 ½ - pound billet of steel might not be the easiest way to build a shotgun, but the end result is well worth the extra effort. No other pump shotgun can match the Model 870's sleek classical lines, ultimate strength and smooth, effortless operation. This remarkable shotgun has been around for more than half a century, and has become the best-selling shotgun of any type in history.

Its legendary reliability is the heart of its popularity, as evidenced by the more than 13 million outdoorsmen, law enforcement officers and competitive shooters who have chosen the never-say-die pump gun since its introduction in 1950. That same reliability has made the Model 870 one of the most adaptable shotgun designs ever, and the best-selling shotgun of all time.

It is the heart of the Model 870's landmark dependability and durability – a receiver machined from a single block of solid steel. From this foundation of impeccable strength is a smooth-shooting, rock-solid action that would still be hailed as an advancement, even if it were introduced today.

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