870 - Is this legit?

[jntmjt1]

Guys,

Take a look at this gunbroker auction:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=253815954

Is this correct? Are GI 870s marked in this manner?

Thanks for your help,
John Thomas

[Scott Wilson]

The U.S. markings are fake.

[GA-Dave]

Wow, that is amazing. Not by any stretch of the imagination could you say that shot gun is correct.

[scosgt]

There is a fat guy on Long Island who is known to do those fakes. He usually puts fake marks on the stock as well.

[Scott Landman]

That is definitely a fake!

[Tony-in-NH]

Who is the " fat guy"?

[jeep]

There are very few 870 in service and most in use by the Navy. Mossbergs& stevens were most comman in the 1960,70,80,s. Sure ther were some Itahca,s and left over 97s,M12,s win. m1200 to. but 870 was the least used. Most 870,s are faked.

[usmc69]

In the 70's I never saw anything but an 870's. In the mid 80's saw some Mossberg's. Jarheads were partial to the 870 until the 590 came along.

[jeep]

Marines and Navy liked them.

[pistolero]

saw them in use by the navy on the pier at the trident base on Hoods Canal several years ago. didnt get a close look though.