How long was the Remington Model 58 and will a Remington 870 express barrel fit on a model 58?

Answer 1

Don't even think about trying that. The two are not compatible. The Model 58 came with standard barrel lenghts of 26, 28 or 30." If you go to www.gunbroker.com, there are usually model 58 parts listed - including bbls. The main difference between the 58 and 870 bbls are the gas ports (no ports on the 870.) There almost certainly are different hardening procedures in the area of the ports - so the previous answer is the best advice. DON'T DO IT! Not true. I purchased a new 870 barrel with screw-in chokes and had a competent gunsmith drill the port holes through the retaining ring for about $30.00. I installed it on my Model 58(Magnum)and have used it for years with absolutely no problems; come to think of it, it has never jammed once. Now I can shoot 3" steel through a neat old gun - the poor man's 11-87! As far as hardening goes, not to worry. The alloys used in the new 870 barrels (at least the stock Wingmaster barrels; I'm not sure about the Express barrels) are light-years ahead of the softer steel used 50 years ago. The trick is to find a gunsmith who knows his stuff. You might want to try Ahlman's Guns in Morristown, MN (507) 685-4243.