What would you pay for a Remington 870 express like this?

Question

It has a 28" barrel, wood stock and forend, and holds 4-5 in the tube. I'm not entirely certain. It has that rail on the top, I don't know what that's called. It's about 20 or so years old and may need some work on the finish. I guess this is what it is: http://www.jgsales.com/product_info.php/products_id/1926

I know this guy will give me a deal, it's not the first time I've bought a gun from him. That and I met him though my mailman who I met through my dad who was also a mailman.

Answer 1

They sell new for $373.00 plus tax.* It is worth $250.00 easily.* A new shotgun doesn't shoot any better than a good used one.* Good used guns are bringing premium prices these days.* Buy it. I would.*

Answer 2

If it were a Wingmaster, that's one thing.  A used Express, try your local pawnshop and save yourself $150.

Answer 3

Nice shotgun.  About six years ago I paid $245. for one in matte finish.  It has the rifled barrel and rifle sights.  I love it.  The finish on the one in your link is much nicer than mine.

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Answer 4

A beat up stock 870 is only worth around $125 or less depending on condition.  Excellent condition used are going for the $175 range and as new in box are not much over $200.

Answer 5

A very typical Remington 870.

The pictures aren't the best, but the finish doesn't look too bad.  The price isn't so great however.  I can usually snag an 870 in near perfect condition for $150.  You might want to look around a bit more, a better deal will probably present itself.

Answer 6

You can buy those new on sale for $279 in my area....... The rail on top makes the barrel a "Vent Rib Barrel".... If its in good mechanical shape and the metal finish needs a liitle work then pay no more than $125 for it....  Of course the nicer it is the more it may cost.... Pay no more than $175 for it.... Buy new or pass until another comes along....