A rifled version, the Model 870 RSS, with rifle sights, came out in 1955. Five years later, the Model 870-AP Standard and Magnum ADL-Deluxe Magnum were chambered for the 12-ga., 3" magnum. Introduced in 12, 16 and 20 gauges, there were 15 inaugural versions with prices ranging from $69.95 for the 870R AP Standard and Riot Grades all the way up to the Model 870TF Trap Premiere Grade with a sticker of $678.55. Designed to compete against the old-school Winchester Model 12, the 1 millionth Model 870 was made in 1966-two years after the venerable Model 12 was out of production. Not only did the 870 have style, it had an attractive price, thanks to having some parts soldered or riveted together to ease assembly time and cost. A replacement for the Model 31, the 870 featured a smooth action and dual action bars running between the barrel and the tubular magazine. Touted as “A Fine New Pump at an Amazingly Low Price!” the 870’s receiver was sleek, and the bolt locked into a hardened-steel barrel extension (not the receiver), which has become a hallmark of nearly every pump gun since. Part of a modernization program for Remington, it was announced at the same time as the semi-automatic Model 11-48. Introduced in 1950, the Remington Model 870 Wingmaster was the gun of the future.
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