Remington Model 870 (M870) Combat / Game Pump-Action Shotgun (1950)
The Remington M870 with base-trigger pistol grip and forward pistol grip.
The Model 870 is a wholly-conventional pump-action slide shotgun offering. The design constitutes a rectangular receiver housing the requisite internal action, a forend slide assembly over the tubular magazine with barrel mounted over and a full shoulder stock incorporating a pistol-type grip. Shells are loaded individually through the underside loading gate to which the operator then manages the pump-action slide to introduce a fresh shell into the chamber whilst ejecting any possible spent casing within. Spent casings are ejected through an oblong port along the right side of the receiver. Depending on the model and caliber, the M870 can house four to seven shells in its tubular magazine with an extra shell already in the chamber ready-to-fire. Barrel lengths also vary based on model and chosen barrel installation and this directly effects overall weight of the system (7lbs to 9lbs). Iron sights are provided though rifle-type scopes can be affixed as required through special added mounts.
The M870 has appeared in numerous forms throughout its long and storied history. The firearm has come available in the well-accepted 12-gauge form but has also appeared in 16-, 20- and 28-gauge as well as a .410 bore system capable of firing slug, buckshot and flare rounds. One of the more popular M870 sub-models is the "Wingmaster". Accessories include a forward hand grip along the slide with tactical pistol grip for a more compact overall form.
Operators of the M870 are many and include Australia (military), Austria (special forces), Bangladesh (army), Canada (army, police); China (army, marines), Finland (army), Germany (army), Greece (special forces, police), Hong Kong (police), Hungary (military), Ireland (army), Israel (army), Luxembourg (special police), Malaysia (special forces), South Korea (navy special forces), Sweden (army), Switzerland (army), the United Kingdom (special forces) and the United States (military, border patrol, security and police). The M870 is under illegal production in China under the NORINCO brand label as the HP9-1. Text ©2003-2013 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • No Reproduction Permitted
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Specifications for the
Remington Model 870 (M870)
Combat / Game Pump-Action Shotgun
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Remington Arms Company - USA / NORINCO - China
Initial Year of Service: 1950
Overall Length: 1280mm (50.39in)
Barrel Length: 760.00mm (29.92in)
Weight (Empty): 7.50lbs (3.40kg)
Cartridge: 12-, 16-, 20- or 28-gauge; .410 bore
Action: Pump-Action Repeating
Feed: 4- or 7-round tubular magazine
Rate-of-Fire: 15 rounds per minute
Sights: Base Iron; Optional Optics
Variants:
Model 870 - Base Series Designation
Model 870 Mark 1
Model 870 Express
Model 870 Express Combos
Model 870 Express Deer Gun
Model 870 Express Slug Gun (12 & 20)
Model 870 Express Synthetic
Model 870 Express Synthetic 18"
Model 870 Express Synthetic Deer Gun
Model 870 Express Turkey
Model 870 Express Turkey Camo
Model 870 Express Super Mag
Model 870 Express Super Mag Combo
Model 870 Express Super Mag Synthetic
Model 870 Express Super Mag Turkey
Model 870 Express Super Mag Turkey Camo
Model 870 Express Super Mag Waterfowl
Model 870 Marine Magnum
Model 870 SPS (Special Purpose Synthetic) Super Mag Camo
Model 870 SPS-T Camo Thumbhole
Model 870 SPS-T Super Mag Camo
Model 870 Wingmaster
Model 870 Wingmaster NRA Edition
Model 870 Wingmaster Dale Earnhardt Tribute
Model 870 Wingmaster Classic Trap
Model 870 Wingmaster LW-Small Bore
Model 870 Wingmaster Super Mag
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