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Remington 870

briguybriguy Member Posts: 459 ✭✭✭
edited January 2015 in Ask the Experts
Do they or don't they (remignton that is) make an 870 with a 7-shot magazine as opposed to the ubiquitous 6 shot I see everywhere? I seem to recall seeing one in Shotgun News but I haven't been able to find one on GB. If so, where can I get one?

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    briguybriguy Member Posts: 459 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    After I take a shot my next round 80% of the time will not load into the chamber, I have a B Square side mount for my scope, can it be that the receiver is being distorted enough to cause this malfunction??? Thanks for any suggestions.
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    briguybriguy Member Posts: 459 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    anyway to date 870 wingmasters ? just got an older one.
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    briguybriguy Member Posts: 459 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just an update....

    I found all the things I needed for the 870. A tactical forend, which included a M3 Illuminator, belt carrier for the illuminator and 2 new lithium batteries, a top folding stock w/ tactical pistol grip and a side saddle shell holder all for $250. Not bad considering that I had only $100 in the shotgun. Thanks for the input everyone. Next on the list is a Sig P226 .357. I can but it know in the box, never been fired with the Sig case for $350. Good deal or not. I haven't had much expeience with Sigs. I have heard several issues, but none have been definant. Thanks.
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    briguybriguy Member Posts: 459 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    have older Wingmaster 2 3/4" 16 ga that needs some help. Not finding very many parts on GB. My question is, are the 12 ga and 16 ga Wingmasters the same frame so wood stocks be interchangeable?
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    briguybriguy Member Posts: 459 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have what could turn out to be a silly question. I recently purchased a used Remington 870 Express 12 gauge shotgun. It was sold to me as a Magnum being said that it will shoot 3" shells. It is not labeled Magnum it just says Remington 870 Express on the side of the receiver but it does however have an M after the serial number. The barrel is confusing as well because it says 2 3/4" or 3" shells in magnum receivers and 2 3/4" only in others. I have no idea how to figure it out. Does the M after the serial number denote that I have a magnum receiver and can in fact shoot 3" shells from this gun? Any help is greatly appreciated.
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    briguybriguy Member Posts: 459 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Where can I find INFO on the Remington 870 express magnum home defense 12ga? I can't find it anywhere on the web, including the remington site.
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    briguybriguy Member Posts: 459 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Where can I find info on the Remington 870 express magnum home defense 12ga? I can't find it anywhere on the web, including the remington site.
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    briguybriguy Member Posts: 459 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a Remington 870 wingmaster with a slug barrel. Can I put a regular barrel on it? Can it be a 3" barrel?
    Thanks in advance for your help!
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    briguybriguy Member Posts: 459 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I could use a little help in deciding which model of 870 is built the best, the most reliable and will stand up to heavy use. I have a wingmaster set up for home defense never had any problems. I would like to get a 20 ga for my sister for self defense. Most of all I see being sold is the express models are they as good as other models of the 870 and what do I need to know about them before I buy? What is the best model type? Thank you
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    briguybriguy Member Posts: 459 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a Remington 870 shot gun with a approx 16" barrel. I am being told that I can purchase longer barrels if I want to change them out for hunting, etc... Any info on this would be helpful.

    Thanks,
    Mike
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    briguybriguy Member Posts: 459 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just acquired a beautiful Remington 870 SC (Better Skeet Grade) in 12 Ga. The barrel does not have a serial number...is this the case for 870's? Barrel code says made in Dec '82. Also, would a 16Ga barrel fit into this gun? Thanks!
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    briguybriguy Member Posts: 459 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I found an older Remington 870 I was looking at buying. It all looks nice but the lettering is white colored. Did Remington ever put white lettering on their shotguns? The shotgun I am looking at is probably mid to late 1970s it could be real early 80s but I don't think so.
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    briguybriguy Member Posts: 459 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    did the early 870s have the forearm similar to the Winchester grooved forearm>
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    briguybriguy Member Posts: 459 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Is the Remington 870 7-shot 20 Ga. pump a good shotgun?
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    briguybriguy Member Posts: 459 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just bougt a Remington 870 Magnum with a scope on it. I cannot
    find the serial number on it. Is it under the scope mount? and
    am I going to have to take the scope off to fint it? Thanks in
    advance for the help.

    We have gravity on earth because the world sucks
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    briguybriguy Member Posts: 459 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I recently purchased a remington 870 12 gauge NWTH limited edition. I want to build a tactical shotgun for home defense purposes, should I take apart this limited edition piece, or search for a different lower reciever?
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    briguybriguy Member Posts: 459 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Can the safety be reversed from right hand to left hand operation ?
    Thanks!
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    briguybriguy Member Posts: 459 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    is there any way to change an 870 that only shoots 2 3/4 inch shells to accomidate 3 or 3 1/2 inch shells?
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    nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,880 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I usually say "never say never", but, in this case ---- never.

    Neal
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    asphalt cowboyasphalt cowboy Member Posts: 8,904 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It's most likely lacquer stik or even grease pencil.
    I've cleaned up a couple like that with lacquer thinner and a small natural bristle brush. Don't use a plastic tooth brush. Lacquer thinner will dissolve the brush and you'll have a different kind of mess.
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    rufe-snowrufe-snow Member Posts: 18,650 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by asphalt cowboy
    It's most likely lacquer stik or even grease pencil.
    I've cleaned up a couple like that with lacquer thinner and a small natural bristle brush. Don't use a plastic tooth brush. Lacquer thinner will dissolve the brush and you'll have a different kind of mess.



    Drug store rubbing alcohol and toothpicks, is all you need.
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    beantownshootahbeantownshootah Member Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I strongly doubt Remington did this. It was probably an owner. Lots of people like to do this sort of thing to "customize" their guns or make logos pop out. IMO, this kind of thing makes the most sense for gun controls; eg "Safe/fire" and the like.

    You can fill in engraved lettering/serial numbers on a gun with ordinary (kids/crayola) crayon. You can just rub it in vigorously. Some like to pre-heat the gun or crayon to soften it up a bit, but you don't have to. Then you rub off the excess with a cloth. Some people use ordinary nail polish. For nail polish, you just fill in the letters, let the stuff dry, then wipe off the excess.

    I'm sure there are other things you could use, but those are the two simplest and most common, and they're both easily reversible.

    Best way to get the stuff out depends on what exactly it is. For nail polish, nail polish remover works cheaply and easily. Drip it in, let it sit for a few seconds, and the paint will melt right up. You can follow up with soft cloth dipped in polish remover, or q-tips, as necessary.

    For crayon, paint thinner can work. "Goof off" or similar products designed to dissolve crayon wax also work (and I've personally used these). There are other solvents that can work. Just stay away from plastic gun parts with these things!

    Here you may need something to help scrape the stuff out. Toothpick, brush, or even Q-tips will help to lift the softened crayon out.
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    OakieOakie Member Posts: 40,519 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Never!!!! I own about six of them and all from the same era.
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