You'll start by unscrewing the magazine cap fron the end of the magazine. It's the knurled knob that also holds the barrel in the receiver. The forearm slides back and forth on the magazine. Gently pry out the spring stop once the cap is off. The spring and plug/follower should just fall out when the weapon is held down, but if you're not holding the barrel, it'll fall out of the receiver also. Some magazine plugs have molded weak points that allow you to break them off to increase the amount of ammo in the magazine. A large pair of pliers with padded jaws may be needed to break the cap loose. Brownells carries weapon specific tools for gunsmiths and they sell to civilians. You'll start by unscrewing the magazine cap from the end of the magazine. It's the knurled knob that also holds the barrel in the receiver. The forearm slides back and forth on the magazine. Gently pry out the spring stop once the cap is off. The spring and plug/follower should just fall out when the weapon is held down, but if you're not holding the barrel, it'll fall out of the receiver also. Some magazine plugs have molded weak points that allow you to break them off to increase the amount of ammo in the magazine. A large pair of pliers with padded jaws may be needed to break the cap loose. Brownells carries weapon specific tools for gunsmiths and they sell to civilians.
Take the plug out of the mag. unscrew the cap, pop out the spring stopper with a screwdriver. remove the spring and plug. Put the spring back in without the plug.
Remove the cap from the end of the tube and be careful of the spring which is under pressure. The plug will come out with the cap.
Yes.
Serial numbers by year for the 870 Remington Model.
Remington does not show a 870 rifle on their web site. Do you mean the 870 Shotgun? the Remington 870 is one of the most popular shotguns in the us. this shotgun ranges from $300 for the basic model to $1000 for the fancy Wingmaster edition
The 870 Remington shotgun used to be a popular candidate for a "release" trigger.
The W ahead of the serial number indicates that your Remington 870 wingmaster was made in 1972.
Remington 870 pumps max out at $250
If it has a round hole, take a screwdriver and evenly pry it out. If it is a slot hole, insert a flat head screwdriver, press about an inch in, turn the plug 90 degrees (don't know direction) and slowly release the tension from the spring.
No. The 11-87 has a recoil spring & tube in the stock, the 870 uses a single bolt.
Contact Remington or try e-gunparts.com
Yes