Picked up an older model 870 Super Mag, I say older because it has the Advantage camo. The question I have is is it normal to have spacers between magazine cap and what I think is called the barrel lug,also the barrel will not slide off like other 870's I have owned any idea why? pics show cap on , cap off and cap/spacers.
Remington 870 Super Mag Question
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My guess using spacers to keep barrel tight. Does that look like the original cap? Barrel might be stuck just a little if it's been in the weather but hasn't been cleaned.
Spacers are not tight actually don't touch the cap. Cap appears to be original because its the same camo color. The thing that puzzles me is the tube on the end where spacers cover up looks to be stainless steel
I noticed that as well..
Have you got barrel off yet?
another odd thing is the spring cap will not move, I was afraid to force it but it appears to be stuck in place. I have had several regular 870's but never had any like this. Pulled pretty hard and it won't budge. I guess I will oil it and try tomorrow.
Figured it out the stainless piece was threaded onto the magazine tube, have no idea why. The spacers I assume is to cover shiny metal? Removed the stainless piece and magazine cap fits like what I am used to seeing. If I'm missing something please tell me.
Never seen one with spacers but sounds like you fixed it correctly. If the receiver isn't threaded for a scope mount and the screws are in too far, I'd say the barrel is just seized up.
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Maybe some kind of magazine extension?? Just guessing
Southern Sportsman
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Roost 1":dzst3ktp said:
My thought as well. The stainless piece is probably the adapter for a screw on extension tube.
Huntaholic
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Push in on the plastic end cap and turn it 1/4 turn or so and it will come out.
dmonty":280g7ena said:
x2, "in" being down toward the receiver.Huntaholic":280g7ena said:
The stainless add on was the problem on all counts,it was binding the mag spring cap. I believe I have everything back to stock, Thanks for the replies.
