The 870 that won't quit: share your longest-running workhorse

General discussion about Remington 870 shotgun.
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JJMarsh
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The 870 that won't quit: share your longest-running workhorse

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We all know the 870's reputation for reliability, but I want to hear about your personal 'indestructible' examples.

What's the round count on your oldest/still-kicking 870? Any that survived particularly brutal conditions (neglect, extreme weather, decades of hard use) without major repairs? Bonus points if it still has all original parts.

Mine's a 1987 Wingmaster with ~15k shells through it - only needed a new extractor last year after I foolishly ran it bone-dry for a duck season. The bluing's worn to bare metal in places, but it still cycles smoother than some new guns.
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