870 express vs. wingmaster question

[Gutpile]

Are the barrels interchangeable between an express and a wingmaster?

[chrisb]

To my knowledge the only difference between the two is things like finish and quality of the finish on the woods/metals. if you have an 870 barrels should be interchangable between any variation. Having said that i probably wouldn't use a really old 870 designed to shoot 2 3/4" shells with a newer magnum barrel for 3" or 3.5" shells. Just my personal opinion though on that last part.

[Gutpile]

I have a magnum wingmaster so that shouldn't be an issue. The barrel on it now has a poly choke which is blown and wont pattern anymore. I want to get a shorty turkey barrel for coyotes. Thats why I ask.

I figured finish was the difference but wasn't sure. I've heard that they are and are not interchangeable but didn't know for sure.

[Bofire]

Gutpile I just looked in Cabelas Magazine, all I can tell you is in the barrel order chart the EXP barrels are different price, different number, and listed separately.??
Makes me think there is some difference.
Carl

[satchel3006]

the special field barrels are the only ones that wont fit as far as i know. the diffrence between the wingmaster and express is just finish. unless you get the light conture(sp) which is lighter