Here is what I was referencing: Reilly 4 bore SN 18860, dated to 1874. Guess if you're going to nickel plate something, engraving is kind of an afterthought. And Jon and Stanton are right about the color.
http://jamesdjulia.com/item/1363-396/

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I've added this comment before but son kayaking alone for three weeks in the Aleutian Islands carrying the Nickel plated Remington Marine Magnum 870 dropped the gun off at the house. I disassembled it. The only rust on it was on the sling swivels (unplated - since remedied) and a cotter pin on the bolt (also unplated). It works in that highly corrosive environment with minimal maintenance.

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