SW370-AR-MMO-010

MAINTENANCE

MANUAL

NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE

Shotgun, Remington

12-Gauge 870

June 1996
DISTRIBUTION
STATEMENT
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contractors only; due to Specific Authority (PUBLIC LAW 90.629-ARMS
EXPORT
CONTROL ACT AND DOD 5230.25 WITHHOLDING
OF); 30 June 1996.
Other
requests shall be referred to Commander, Code 4081, NAVSURFWARCENDIV,
300
Highway 361, Crane, Indiana 475,22-5001.
DESTRUCTION
NOTICE: Destroy by any method that will prevent disclosure
of contents or reconstruction of this document.

WARNINGS

AND SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

* Always clear the shotgun before starting any procedure

Do not squeeze the trigger until the weapon is clear.
- Read this manual completely
* Always

before handling,

assume every weapon

described

loading, or operating

in tl-iis manual

the shotgun

is loaded until proven otherwise.

- Always point the shotgun in a safe dzrection.

anyone you do not want to shoot.

Do not point the pistol at anything

or

* Do not place your finger on the trigger unless you are ready to fire the weapon
you are certain of your target and the area behind the target.
- Ensure the chamber
fire the shotgun.
- Use only ammunition
- Always

and bore are free of obstructions

authorized

in Chapter

wear eye and ear protection,

- Wear eye protection

cleaning the shotgun.

and protective

before attempting

and

to load or

4.

when possible,

when firing the shotgun.

c,lothing while disassembling,

assembling,

or

9 Before reassembling the shotgun after cleaning, look through the barrt?l from the
breech end to ensure the barrel is free of obstructions and excessive lubricants.
* Do not pull the trigger or allow the hammer to fall while installing the trigger
assembly into the receiver. Personal injury or damage to equipment may result
* Follow the instructions
shotgun

contained

within the manual exactly when operating

t,he

- Perform detail disassembly only to the level of maintenance required/authorized

Always clear the weapon before starting any
identify and correct deficiencies.
procedure described in the manual. Do not squeeze the trigger until weapon is
clear.

to

TABLE

CEFCONTENTS
PAGE

CHAPTER
1
SECTION
1.1
SECTION
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5

- INTRODUCTION
...
.......
1 - GENERAL
INFORMATION
......
.......
Scope
II - DESCRIPTION
: 1: : : :
Nomenclature
.....
.......
Principles
of Operation
.......
Major Assembly
Groups ..
....
Technical
Specifications
..
....

..............
CHAPTER
2 - OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
....
SECTION
I - SERVICE
UPON RIECEIPT OF MATERIAL
................
2.1
Initial Inspection
...
...............
SECTION
II - GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
2.2
General Description
................
........
..............
2.3
Operation
and Characteristics
..........
........
2.4
Cycle of Operation
..
2.5
Safety Features
....
...
..................
SECTION
Ill, OPERATION
UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS
2.6
Clearing Procedures
...................
2.7
Loading and Unloading
the Shotgun
.............
2.8
Load Chamber from Magazine
.................
2.9
Readying the Shotgun to Fire
................
2.10 Firing the Shotgun
.........
..............
SECTION
IV OPERATION
UNDER UNU:SUAL CONDITIONS
2.1.1 Extreme Cold ...
..
..
..
..............
2.12 Hot, Wet Climates
..
...
..............
2.13 Hot, Dry Climates
.........
...............
2.14 Heavy Rain and Water Operations
- All Climates
.......
SECTION
V MALFUNCTIONS
AND STOPPAGES
2.15 Immediate
Action .........................
.........
,,
2.16 Remedial Action

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CHAPTER
3 - MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION
I - LEVEL OF REPAIR:
3.0
SMR Code
SECTION
II TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
3.1
Operator Tools and Equipment
Required
3.2 Armorer Tools and Equipment
Required
SECTION
III SCHEDULED
MAINTENANfCE
PROCEDURES
3~3 General
X4
Disassembly
(Field Stripping)
35
Assembly
(from Field Strip)

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3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13
3.14
SECTION
3.15
3.16
3.17
SECTION
3.18
CHAPTER

APPENDIX

.. ...
.......
.....
Armorers Disassembly
..................
...
Armorers Assembly
.. ..................
Headspace
.......
Safety/Function
Check .. .........
.......
....
....
Functioning
...........
......
...
....
Function Firing ...
...
Cleaning ....
....................
.................
Inspection ........
...
Lubrication
......
IV - TROUBLES&IGT&JG
PRGCEDURES
Operator Troubleshoot;ing
Procedures ......
...
................
Armorers Troubleshooting
...
.................
Sight Adjustment
...
.................
V - PARTS LISTING
Parts Listing for Remington 12Gauge Shotgun ...

4 - AMMUNITION
..
4.1 Selection
........
A ,,..,,..

............
......

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.....

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........

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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

pAGA
Right Side View
......
..............
Major Assembly
Groups
............
..
Operation
Controls
.............
....
ILoading Chamber
.....
..............
: :
Loading Magazine Tube
.............
Armorers
7~001s and Equipment
............
Remove Barrel Assembly
...............
Remove Fore-End and Bolt Assembly
.......
Remove Trigger Assembly
...........
...
Remove the Buttstock
.................
Assemble
Buttstock
..
...
........
...
Install Trigger Plate Assembly
...........
Assemble
Breech Bolt to Fore-end Assembly
Install Barrel
....
....
.....
....
Lube Guide .......
...................
Exploded
Diagram, Parts .................
12.Gauge
Shotgun Cartridge
..............

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CHAPTER
SECTION
1.1

INFORMATION

Scope
A.

Type of Manual:
available).

B.

Model Number and Equipment

Name: Model 870, Remington
12.gauge Shotgun (NSN 1005-00-999-4213.
PN 4870),

C.

Purpose of Equipment:
and defensive purposes.

SECTION
1.2

1 - GENERAL

1 - INTRODUCTION

Maintenance

Manual (Operator

To provide repeating

weapon

fire for offensive

II - DESCRIPTION

Nomenclature

(see Figure

1)
Barrel
Assemb

Receiver
4ssemby

Assembly

Figure 1
1.3

Manual also

Principles

J-A

-...

-,,-

Assembly

Right Side View

of Operation

The entire operation of the shotgun is completed by pulling the trigger, slicling the
fore-end to the rear to open the ac:tion, and sliding the fore-end forward to close
the action. The fore-end is mounted on double action bars and fully controlled by
the operator. With the magazine flully loaded and one shell in the barrel chamber
locked up. the shotgun is ready to fire.
1.4

Major Assembly
A.

Groups

(see Figure

2)

Stock Assembly
- The stock assembly is an extension of the receiver
assembly and provides a support to shoulder fire the weapon,
1

9.

Barrel Assembly
- The barrel assembly houses cartridges
The front sight serves as an aiming device.

for firing

C.

Trigger Plate Assembly

- The trigger plate assembly houses the
components required to provide locking, initial feeding, loading, firing,
and safety functions of the weapon

D.

Fore-end Assembly
- The fore-end assembly is used to open and
close the bolt assembly; permitting loading and firing of the weapon
ejection of the spent cartridge.

and

E.

Bolt Assembly
- The bolt assembly feeds and locks the rinund in the
chamber. The firing pin detonates the primer to fire the weapon,
The
fired round is removed from the chamber by the extractors.

F.

Receiver Assembly
- The receiver assembly houses the (cartridge
ejector and serves as support for all major groups and assemblies of
the weapon

Assembly

NOTE:

Opposite sicle of
trigger asselnbly
shown for clarity
of action bar lock.

Triciger
As:sembly

Figure 2 - Major Assembly

Groups

1.5

Technical
Specifications:
(PN 4870).

Model 870, Remington

* Gauge of Bore

12-gauge

- Choke

Cylinder

* Type of Action

Pump

. Type of Firing Mechanism

Internal Hammer

* Length
- Shotgun
- Barrel

40.75 in.
21 in.

* Weight (approx)

8 Ibs (4 Kg)

* Trigger

3.5 to 8 Ibs.

Pull

Capacity

. Total Capacity

(shell in chamber)

12-gauge. 2 3/4 in. standard velocity, high

velocity, and 2 3/4 in. magnum shot shells

Ammunition

Cross halt type

* Safety
* Navy Ammunition
Code (NALC)

5 rounds
12-gauge

- Shell
l

Shotgun

Tubular

* Type of Magazine
* Magazine

12-Gauge

Logistics

00 Buckshot
Door Breeching
No. 4 Buckshot
No. 9 Shot

A011
A024
A020
A005

CHAPTER
SECTION

I - SERVICE

2.1 Initial Inspection.

ensure it was received

2 - OPERATING
UPON RECEIPT

INSTRUCTIONS

OF MATERIAL

Upon initial receipt, the shotgun

in proper working order.

is to be inspected

ACTION

to

REFERENCE

Remove

Inspect for damage

Check equipment

Check for missing items

Remove

Field-strip and inspect for missing, damaged,

corroded parts

Clean, dry, and lubricate

Para 3.11,
3.13

Assemble

Para 3.5

Safety/Function

SECTION

II - GENERAL

shotgun

packing

from container
incurred

during shipment

against packing

list

material
and rusted or

check

Para 3.4

Para 3.9

DESCRIPTION

2.2 General Description:

The Remington Model 870 12-Gauge Shotgun
manually operated, repeating magazine fed, shoulder fired weapon.
2.3

Operation

and Characteristics:

(see Figure

is a

3)

A.

Action Bar Lock - The action bar lock allows the action to be unlocked
without engaging the trigger and is located on right side of the trigger
plate assembly.

B.

Safety - When in the locked on position, the safety prevents the firing
of the weapon, When the safety is off a red ring is visible around the
safety button, indicating the weapon is fireable.

C.

Trigger

D.

Fore-end - The fore-end assembly is used to open and close the bolt
assembly; permitting loading and firing of the weapon and ejection of
the spent cartridge.

- The trigger controls the firing of the weapon

2.4 Cycle of Operation.

safety disengaged.

Begins with weapon

loaded, hammer

cocked

and

A.

Firing - The cycle begins by pulling the trigger rearward which moves
the disconnector forward to disengage the sear from the hammer. The
hammer is driven by the mainspring, rotates, and strikes the firing pin.

B.

Unlocking
- As the fore-end is moved rearward, a lug on the top of the
bolt slide engages a camming surface on the bottom of the bolt lock,
unlocking the bolt lock from the barrel extension.
The bolt then moves
rearward until the bolt slide stops at the back of the receiver. When the
front of the bolt lock pivots down, the back of the bolt lock retracts the
firing pin and keeps it from moving forward until the bolt is back in the
locked position.

C.

Extraction
- The fired cartridge is extracted from the chamber and
ejected from the shotgun by pulling the fore-end fully rearward.

D.

Ejection - Near the end of the rearward stroke, the shotshell, which is
captured between the extractors and the bolt face, strikes the ejector
and is pivoted out through the ejection port.

E.

Cocking - As the bolt moves to the rear, it cams back the hammer
assembly and depresses the disconnector, disengaging it from the sear.
When the disconnector
is depressed: the sear is able to reengage the
sear notch in the hammer after the bolt slide has been moved fully to
the rear. When the bolt is returned to the fully locked position, the
action bar lock is released by the bolt slide and moves up behind the
back end of the bolt slide to block any rearward movement.
Simultaneously
the disconnector moves up and, if the trigger is released
after firing, the disconnector will reengage the sear. This prevents
accidental firing when closing the action.
5

2.5

F.

Feeding - As the bolt slide nears the end of its rearward movement, it
cams the elevator to its lowered position. The bolt slide also cams the
cartridge interrupter into position to block the second shell from being
released.
Next, the cartridge stop is cammed out of the way by the left
hand action bar allowing the shell to be pushed onto the elevator by the
magazine follower.

G.

Chambering
- When the bolt slide moves forward, it cams the elevator
up, bringing the shell into alignment with the chamber. As the shell is
pushed forward by the bolt into the chamber, it is captured by the
extractors.
When the bolt nears the limit of its forward travel, the right
hand action bar cams the cartridge interrupter down, releasing the next
shell to rest against the cartridge stop. The feeding/chambering
cycle is
now complete.

H.

Locking - On the return cycle, as the fore-end is moved forward, the

lug on top of the bolt slide contacts the camming surface on the bottom
of the bolt lock. When the bolt is moved forward, the top front end of
the bolt lock is cammed up, locking into the barrel extension.
The new
round is now ready to be fired.

Safety

Features

A manual safety device has been provided which prevents firing of the shotgun
when at the on safe position. The safety button is manually moveable between
the safe detent position and the fire detent position and will remain in the position
set until reset manually. The user must ensure the safety button is manually set
in the on or safe position. When the safety is off, a red ring is visible around
the safety button, indicating the weapon is fireable.
SECTION
2.6

Ill. OPERATION

Clearing
A.

UNDER

NORMAL

CONDITIONS

shotgun

is not considered

Procedures

The Remington

1. The action is in the open, rearward

clear unless:

position

2. The safety button is in the on position

3. The chamber
4. The magazine

Alwavs

assume

is free of brass or ammunition

tube is free of brass or ammunition,

=WARNlNG
everv weaoon is loaded
6

until Droven

otherwise.

B.

To clear the shotgun:

1.

Ensure fingers are outside the trigger guard and the shotgun
pointed in a safe direction.

2.

Move the safety button to the on position

3.

Push in the action bar lock and slide fore-end

cartridge from the chamber.

4.

Catch the ejected cartridge

5.

Visually

6.

If a cartridge is present on carrier, rotate the shotgun to the right

to allow the released cartridge to drop out through the ejection
port.

7.

Turn the shotgun over so the trigger guard is positioned

and the weapon remains pointed in a safe direction.

8.

Insert thumb into the opening in the bottom of the receiver and
depress cartridge stop to release shells one at a time. Repeat
until all cartridges are removed from the magazine tube.

9.

Depress the action bar lock and pull the fore-end completely
rearward.
Visually inspect the chamber and magazine tube again
to ensure no cartridges remain in the shotgun.

10.

2.7

Loading
A.

inspect chamber

Single

back to eject the

in your hand
for cartridge.

Leave the action in the open, rearward

button in the on position.
and Unloading

position

upward

and the safety

the Shotgun

Load (see Figure

4)

-=CAUTlON
If the magazine tube contains ammunition,
this procedure
will cause the
weapon to double feed. This procedure
could be used if Combat Loading
authorized
by your Command.
I,

Push safety to on position

2. Depress

action bar lock.

3. Pull the fore-end

is

fully to the rear,

7

is

4. Place cartridge
5. Push fore-end

into open ejection

forward

tigure
B.

Magazine

port.

to load cartridge

4 - Loading

Load (see Figure

into the chamber.

c;namber

5)

1. Push safety to on position.

2. If action is open, push fore-end
3. Turn the shotgun
magazine.

completely

forward

to close action.

over and push shell past the carrier into the

4. Ensure rim of the cartridge

snaps past shell latch.

5. Repeat step 3 until the magazine

Figure 5 - Loading

is full.

Magazine

Tube

2.8

2.9

Load Chamber

from Magazine

A.

Push safety to on position.

B.

If gun is cocked,

press in on action bar lock.

C.

Pull the fore-end

fully to the rear.

D.

Push the fore-end forcefully

cartridge into the chamber.

Readying

the Shotgun

forward

to close the action and feed

to Fire

A.

Point the shotgun

B.

Push the safety button to the off position.

2.10

Firing

down range in a safe direction,

the Shotgun

-WARNING
1. Be sure of your target and whats behind it!
2. Ensure all parts of the body are kept away for the muzzle of the weapon
at all times.
3. Always wear eye and ear protection
when possible when firing the
shotgun.

SECTION

A.

Push the safety button to the off position.

B.

Aim and fire shotgun

C.

Pull the fore-end fully to the rear; push the fore-end forcefully
to close the action and feed cartridge into the chamber.

D.

To continue

by pulling the trigger.

forward

firing, repeat steps C and D.

IV - OPERATION

UNDER

UNUSUAL

CONDITIONS

-NOTE
Unusual conditions
are defined as any climate condition
requiring
special
maintenance
of the shotgun.
Perform the maintenance
outlined for the
climate that most applies to your operational
area.

2.11

Extreme

=NOTE
is exposed to temperature
changes
may form, causing rusted parts.

If the weapon
condensation

2.12

2.13

2.14

Cold

quickly

from warm

A.

If weapons are exposed to conditions that cause condensation,

the condensation
from exposed metal surfaces.

B.

Lubricate the weapon

Preservative (CLP).

with W-L-800

and/or Cleaner

to cold,

wipe

Lubricant,

Hot, Wet Climates

A.

Perform maintenance more frequently.

Inspect hidden surfaces
corrosion.
If corrosion is found, clean and lubricate.

B.

To help prevent corrosion,

lubricate with CLP.

C.

Check ammunition and magazine tube frequently for corrosion.

Clean
the magazine tube using CLP and wipe dry with a cloth. Clean
ammunition with a dry cloth.

D.

Always keep mud out of the barrel. If mud should get in the bore,
clean before firing using a swab and cleaning rod.

remove hand prints with a cloth.

for

Dry and

Hot, Dry Climates

A.

Clean the shotgun

B.

In sandy or dusty areas, wipe the shotgun free of oil to prevent sand
and dust from collecting on the surface and on moving parts.

Heavy

daily or as required

Rain and Water Operations

A.

Drain water out of shotgun

B.

Unload shotgun.

C.

Field strip, wipe, and dry shotgun

D.

Clean and lubricate

weapon

10

- All Climates

as soon as possible.

SECTION

V - MALFUNCTIONS

AND STOPPAGES

2.15 Immediate Action is the action performed immediately by the firer any time
there is an unscheduled or unanticipated
interruption of the shotgun operation.
Immediate Action should be practiced to the point that it occurs as a reflex action.
-WARNING
make certain that the shotgun

During Immediate Action,

direction
at all times!
A.

Pull the fore-end

B.

Check the ejection

C.

If a cartridge or cartridge
and fire again.

D.

If the weapon

is pointed

in a safe

rearward.
port
case is ejected,

still fails to fire, perform

push the fore-end

Remedial

forward

Action

2.16 Remedial Action - Remedial action is the action performed to remedy a

problem and place the shotgun back into operation after immediate action has
been performed and proves ineffective.

During remedial
all times.
To perform

action,

Remedial

ensure

=WARNING
the shotgun

is pointed

in a safe direction

at

Action:

A.

Clear the shotgun.

B.

Check the chamber for and remove any type of obstruction

an empty or ruptured case; live rounds or foreign matter.

C.

Reload magazine

D.

Chamber

a new cartridge.

E.

Attempt

to fire the weapon

F.

Notify the Armorer

caused

tube

if remedial

action fails to correct the deficiency.

11

by

-WARNING
If a round is assembled
without powder (a fault of the manufacturing
process), the primer alone has enough power to propel the projectile
into
the bore. A projectile
lodged in the bore may cause damage to the barrel
and/or the shotgun
if another round is fired and could cause personal
This event is commonly
called a pop and no kick or squib load
injury.
and is characterized
by a much reduced report and little or no movement
of
the slide. An alert operator should notice the occurrence
of this event in
time to avoid firina the next round.

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CHAPTER 3 - MAINTENANCE
SECTION
3.0

I - LEVEL

INSTRUCTIONS

OF REPAIR

SMR CODE

The Source, Maintenance,

and Recoverability (SMR) code contains
supply/requisitioning
information, maintenance level authorization criteria,
disposition instruction, as shown in the following breakout:

Maintenance
Code

SOWCe

Code

;
XX

1sttwo
positions

How to get an item

and

Recoverability
Code

xx

__

3rd position
Who can install,
replace or use
the Item

c
4th position
Vvho can do
complete repair*
on the item

xx
c
5th position
who determine
disposition
action on an
unserviceable
Item

-NOTE
*Complete
Repair:
Maintenance
capacity, capability,
and authority
to perform
all corrective
maintenance
tasks to the Repair function
in a use/user
environment
in order to restore serviceability
to a failed item.
A. Source Code. The source code tells you how to get an item needed for
maintenance,
repair, or overhaul of an end item/equipment.
Explanations
of source codes follow:

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/Code

/Explanation

PA
PB
PC
PD
PE
PF
PG

Stocked items; use the applicable NSN to request/requisition

items with these source codes. They are authorized to the
level indicated by the code entered in the 3rd position of the
SMR code.

KD
KF
KB

items with these codes are not to be requested/requisitioned

individually.
The are part of a kit which is authorized to the
maintenance level indicated in the 3rd position of the SMR
code. The complete kit must be requisitioned and applied.

MO-

Items with these codes are not to be requested/requisitioned

individually.
They must be made from bulk material which is
identified by the part number in the DESCRIPTION
AND
USABLE ON CODE (UOC) column and listed in the Bulk
Material group of the repair parts list of the RPSTL. If the
item is authorized to you by the 3rd position code of the SMF
code, but the source code indicates it is made at a higher
level, order the item from the higher level of maintenance.

0-

Assembled bv IItems with these codes are not to be reauested/reauisitioned

The parts that make up the assembled item
unit/AVUM
. individually.
must be requisitioned or fabricated and assembled at the
Level
Assembled by level of maintenance indicated by the source code. If the 3rd
DS/AVIM Level position of the SMR code authorizes you to replace the item,
Assembled by but the source code indicates the item is assembled at a
higher level, order the item from the higher level of
GS Level
Assembled by maintenance.
SRA
Assembled by
Depot

Items coded

Made at
unit/AVUM
Level
MF- Made at
DWAVIM Level
MH- Made at GS
Level
ML- Made at
Specialized
Repair Activity
(SW
D- Made at Depot

=NOTE
PC are subject to deterioration.

XA-

Do Not requisition an XA-coded item. Order its next higher assembly.

(Refer
to the NOTE below.)
XB- If an item is not available from salvage, order it using the CAGEC and part
number given.
XC.. Installation drawing, diagram, instruction sheet, field service drawing; identified
by manufacturers
part number.
XD- Item is not stocked. Order an XD-coded item through normal supply
channels using the CAGEC and part number given, if no NSN is available.

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-NOTE
Cannibalization
or controlled
exchange, when authorized,
may be used as a
source of supply for items with the above source codes, except for those
source coded XA or those aircraft support items restricted
by requirements
of AR 750-I.
B. Maintenance
maintenance
maintenance
follows:

Code. Maintenance codes tell you the level(s) of

authorized to USE and REPAIR support items. The
codes are entered in the third positions of the SMR Code as

1. The maintenance code entered in the third position tells you the
lowest maintenance level authorized to remove, replace, and use an
item. The maintenance code entered in the third position will indicate
authorization to the following levels of maintenance.
Maintenance
Code

-Crew or operator
maintenance.

maintenance

-Unit level/AVUM
item.

maintenance

-Direct support/AVIM
item.

IGeneral

-Specialized

I-Depot can remove, replace, and use the item.

Application/Explanation

suvuort

done within unit/aviation

unit

I
can remove, replace,

maintenance

maintenance

can remove,

can remove,

and use the

replace,

and use the

replace, and use the item.

repair activity can remove, replace, and use the item.

2. The maintenance code entered in the fourth position tells you whether
or not the item is to be repaired and identifies the lowest maintenance
level with the capability to do complete repair (perform all authorized
repair functions).
wNOTE
Some limited repair may be done on the item at a lower level, if authorized
the Maintenance
Allocation
Chart (MAC) and SMR codes.
Maintenance
Code
0
F

by

Application/Explanation
-Unit/AVUM is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the
item.
-Direct support/AVIM
is the lowest level that can do complete repair of
the item.
15

I-General
item.

-Specialized repair activity is the lowest level that can do complete

repair of the item.

-Deuot is the lowest level that can do comolete

-Nonreparable.

-No repair is authorized.

No parts or special tools are authorized
maintenance of the B coded item. However, the item may be
reconditioned
by adjusting, lubricating, etc., at the user level.

support

is the lowest level that can do complete

repair of thei

reoair of the item.

No repair is authorized.
for

C. Recoverability
Code. Recoverability codes are assigned to items to indicate
the disposition action on unserviceable items. The recoverability code is
shown in the fifth position of the SMR code as follows:
1Recoverability 1
Code
Z

Application/Explanation

-Nonreparable
item. When unserviceable,
condemn and dispose of
the item at the level of maintenance shown in the 3rd position of
SMR code.
item. When uneconomically
of the item at unit level.

reparable,

condemn

and
I

-Reparable item. When uneconomically

dispose of the item at the direct support

reparable,
level.

condemn

and

-Reparable item. When uneconomically

reparable,
dispose of the item at the general support ievel.

condemn

and

-Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair capability, return

to depot. Condemnation
and disposal of item are not authorized
below depot level.

-Reparable
soecialized

-Item requires special handling or condemnation

procedures because
of specific reasons (such as precious metal content, high dollar
value, critical material, or hazardous material). Refer to appropriate
manuals/directives
for specific instructions.

item. condemnation
and disposal
reoair activitv (SRA).

not authorized

Armorers performing maintenance and/or repair on this weapon

attending the Naval Special Warfare Armorers Repair Course.

16

below

must be certified

by

The parts listing illustrated in Figure 16, paragraph 3-19, contains Source,
Maintenance and Recoverability (SM&R) Codes, which assign the level of repair for
each component. Weapons
which have components missing or defective which are
beyond the Armorers level of repair should be slipped to NSWC Crane for
disposition as indicated by SM&R Code. After the Remington Model 870 12-Gauge
Shotgun has fired 15,000 rounds of ammunition, the weapon should be red tagged
and sent to NSWC Crane for overhaul.
SECTION

3.1

II - TOOLS

AND EQUIPMENT

Operator Tools and Equipment

the following

materials

Required.

to clean the Remington

MATERIALS:
1. (01721 Brush, paint
2. [0366] Detergent, general
purpose, MIL-D-16791
3. [0766] Linseed oil, raw,
T-r-L-21 5
4. [0631] Lubricating oil, general
purpose, W-L-800, SYM PL-S
5. [I 1021 Rags, wiping
6. [I3381 Swab, small arms cleaning
7. [2057] Cleaner, lubricant and
preservative, MIL-L-63460
8. Armorer Stone Set
9. [2274] Pail, utility
10. [2378] Water, fresh, No NSN
W/C provide

As a minimum,
12-gauge shotgun.

you will require

TOOLS:
1. [0614] Hammer, hand, Soft head,
l/2 LB, copper
2. [Punch, drive pin l/16
MISCELLANEOUS:
I. [2000] MRC(s) (M-l)
2. [3109] Rod, cleaning, small arms
3. Cleaning compound, simple green
NSN: 24 oz
7930-01-342-5315
1 gal
7930-01-306-8369
5 gal
7930-01-342-5316
4. Cleaning machine, mini-max

=NOTE
Numbers in brackets can be referenced to Standard PMS Materials
Identification Guide (SPMIG) for stock number identification.
3.2 Armorer Tools and Equipment

Required

listed below are required to properly disassemble,

and repair the Remington 12-gauge shotgun.

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(see Figure 6). These items

assemble,

clean, inspect,

Figure 6 - Armorers

Tools and Equipment

ITEM DESCRIPTION:
1. Flathead Screwdriver
5120-00-293-3309
2. Hammer
5120-00-061-8541
3. Cross-Tip Screwdriver
5120-00-764-8080
SECTION

III - SCHEDULED

4. l/l6 inch Pin Punch

5120-00-752-9030
5. Slide tube Nut F3634
Removal Tool

MAINTENANCE

PROCEDURES

3.3 General - This section lists those required checks and services to be
performed by personnel who operate the Remington 12-gauge shotgun. This
section includes services required to prepare the shotgun for operation, to check
the shotgun during operation, and to ensure proper function after maintenance.
Before performing any scheduled maintenance, ensure the shotgun log book has
been updated with the correct round count and any scheduled maintenance
documented.
If your equipment fails to operate, refer to the Troubleshooting
Tables in Chapter 3, Section Ill.
=WARNlNG
Before starting an inspection
procedure
CLEAR THE WEAPON!
Inspect
chamber to ensure it is empty.
Do not keep live ammunition
near
maintenance/work
areas. Always assume every weapon is loaded until
proven otherwise.

Before starting any scheduled

been updated with the correct
documented.

--NOTE
maintenance
round count

18

the

ensure the shotgun

log book has
and any scheduled
maintenance

3.4

Disassembly

(Field

Stripping)

A.

Barrel

(see Figure

Remove

7)

1. Clear the weapon.

2. Press in on the action bar lock and move the fore-end
back.
3. Unscrew

and remove the magazine

4. Slide the barrel forward

cap

and out of the receiver,

Barrel

Tube

Figure 7 - Remove

19

Barrel Assembly

half way

B.

Remove Fore-End
(see Figure 8)

Assembly

and Breech

Bolt Assembly

1. Depress the front of the left shell latch and slide the fore-end
assembly forward off the magazine tube.
2. Lift the breech bolt from the action bars

@p

Fore-End Nut
Fore-End Assembly

Figure 8 - Remove
C.

Remove
I,

Trigger

Fore-End

Assembly

and Bolt Assembly

(see Figure

9)

Push the safety to the on position.

2. Slide the fore-end

assembly

to the rear.

3. Remove the rear trigger pin and the front trigger pin from the
receiver.
4. Position the shotgun

with the trigger guard upward.

5. Lift the rear of the trigger plate assembly

remove it from the receiver.

20

then slide it to the rear to

I
Trigger

Plate

TriggerTrigger
Pin
Pin
Figure 9 - Remove Trigger Assembly
C.

Remove

Buttstock

from Receiver

1. Loosen the top buttplate

screw.
2. Pivot the buttplate
3. Unscrew

Assembly

screw and unscrew

(see Figure

10)

and remove the bottom

on the top screw to expose the stock bolt

the stock bolt and remove the buttstock

from the receiver.

Figure 10 - Remove the Buttstock

Operators
complete.

disassembly
Only armorer

=CAUTION
of the Remington
12-gauge shotgun
trained personnel
may disassemble

21

is now
the weapon

3.5

Assembly
A.

(from

Assemble

Field Strip)
Buttstock

to the Receiver

(see Figure

1. Ensure the stock bearing plate is correctly

stock.

11)

positioned

against the

2. Place the buttstock against stock bearing plate, align with the
receiver, and tighten the stock bolt tight against the receiver.
3. Place the buttplate
buttstock screws.

on the rear of the buttstock

and secure with

Machine
Screw Slot

B.

Install

Trigger

Plate Assembly

(see Figure

12)

1. Ensure the hammer is cocked and the safety is in the on position.

2. Insert the trigger plate assembly into the bottom side of the receiver.
Tilt the trigger plate assembly clockwise to clear the action bar lock,
Adjust until trigger plate is aligned in the opening.
3. Push downward
receiver freely.

on the rear of the trigger plate until it enters the

Do not force.

4. Install the front and rear trigger pins into the receiver.

22

Trigger

Receiver

Plate

/
Rear

Fro{
Trbw
Pin

Trigger

Pin

Figure 12 - Install Trigger Plate Assembly

C.

Install

Breech

Bolt and Fore-end

Assembly

(see Figure

13)

1. Position breech bolt on ends of the action bars.

2. Slide the fore-end and breech bolt assembly over the magazine
tube. Insert the ends of the action bars into matching receiver
grooves. The carrier assembly should be in the down position.
3. Press the front of the right shell latch into side of the receiver. Move
the fore-end assembly past the right shell latch until contact is made
with the left shell latch.
4. Press the front of the left shell latch into the side of the receiver.
Move the fore-end assembly past the left shell latch until contact
made with the action bar lock.
5. Depress
rear.

the action bar lock and move the fore-end

23

halfway to the

is

Magaz,ine Tube

Slide
Asse\mbly

e%Eernbt

Fore-End
Assembly
I

I
Figure 13 - Assemble
D.

Install

Barrel

Breech Bolt and Fore-End

Assembly

(see Figure

Assembly

14)

1. Place the barrel with barrel guide ring over the magazine

tube

2. Seat barrel firmly into receiver

3. Screw magazine
4. This completes

cap onto magazine

assembly

tube and tighten

of the shotgun.
8

I
Ba;rel

Figure 14 - Install Barrel

-NOTE
Operators
assembly
of the Remington
12-gauge
but not finished without a safety/function
check,

24

shotgun
is now complete,
paragraph
3.10

3.6

Armorers

Disassembly

(Refer to Figure 16, Paragraph 3.18 parts list

pages 48 through 50.)

Barrel Assembly

ITEM:
TOOLS

REQUIRED:

Hammer
Punch

PART
NUMBER

(1)
I:;
(4)

REMARKS

NOMENCLATURE

Barrel
Magazine Cap Detent
Magazine Cap Detent Spring
Barrel Guide Ring

DISASSEMBLY

OF BARREL

25

1. Remove barrel (1) with

assembled parts from receiver.
Refer to paragraph 3.4.
2. Using punch and hammer,
remove staking on magazine cap
detent (2) and barrel guide ring
(4).
3. Remove magazine cap detent (2)
and magazine cap detent spring
(3) from barrel (1).
=NOTE Perform only those steps
necessary to correct observed
deficiencies.
IS NOW COMPLETE.

3.6 Armorers

Disassembly

Fore-End Assembly

ITEM:
TOOLS

(continued)

Slide-Tube Nut Removal Tool

REQUIRED:
PART

NOMENCLATURE

NUMBER
(6)

REMARKS

1. Using slide-tube nut removal

tool, unscrew the fore-end tube
nut (7) and remove.
2. Slide the wooden fore-end grip
(8) forward and off the fore-end
tube (6).

Fore-End Tube
Slide Tube Nut
Fore-end Grip

DISASSEMBLY

OF THE FORE-END

ASSEMBLY

26

IS NOW COMPLETE.

3.6

Armorers

Disassembly

(cant)

Bolt Assembly

ITEM:
TOOLS

The firing
eves.

Flat-Tip Screwdriver
l/16-inch Pin Punch
Hammer

REQUIRED:

pin spring

-WARNING
is compressed
and could

cause

injury

to the hand or

PART
NUMBER

(9)
(12)

(13)
(17)
(15)
(16)

(14)
(11)
(10)

REMARKS

NOMENCLATURE
Bolt Assembly
Firing Pin
Retractor Spring
Extractor Spring
Extractor Plunger
Cartridge Extractor
Lock Block
Firing Pin Retaining
Slide Assembly

DISASSEMBLY

1. Lift the breech bolt (9) and lock

block assembly (14) off the slide
assembly (10).
2. Using l/16-inch pin punch and
hammer, drive out firing pin
retaining pin (11) from the top of
the breech bolt (9), and slowly
release the firing pin (12).
3. Remove the firing pin (12) and
firing pin retractor spring (13).
4. Remove the locking block
assembly (14).
5. Push the extractor plunger (15)
rearward in the breech bolt (9)
with small screwdriver and roll
the cartridge extractor (16)
forward from the slot in the
breech bolt (9).
6. Remove extractor plunger (15)
and extractor spring (17) from
the breech bolt (9).
-NOTE
Perform only those steps
necessary to correct observed
deficiencies.

Pin

OF THE BOLT ASSEMBLY

27

IS NOW COMPLETE.

3.6 Armorers

Disassembly

Buttstock

ITEM:
TOOLS

(cant)

REQUIRED:

Assembly

Cross-Tip Screwdriver
Flat-Tip Screwdriver
Slip-Joint Pliers

PART

(18)

(24)
(20)
(21)
(22)

(19)
(23)

REMARKS

NOMENCLATURE

NUMBER

1. Remove two buttplate screws

(18) and buttplate (24) from
stock (19) using cross-tip
screwdriver.
2. Remove gun stock bolt (20) lock
washer (21), and flat washer (22)
from stock (19) using fiat-tip
screwdriver.
Discard the lock
washer (21).
3. Using slip-joint pliers, loosen and
remove rear sling swivel (23)
from stock (19).
=NOTE Perform only those steps
necessary to correct observed
deficiencies.

Buttplate Screws
Buttplate
Gun Stock Bolt
Lock Washer
Flat Washer
Butt Stock
Sling Swivel

DISASSEMBLY

OF THE GUN STOCK

28

ASSEMBLY

IS NOW COMPLETE.

3.6

Armorers

Disassembly

Receiver

ITEM:

To avoid injury
loaded parts.
TOOLS

(cant)
Assembly

-WARNING
to your eyes, use care when

REQUIRED:

removing

and installing

spring-

l/16-inch Pin Punch

Hammer
Hand Held Grinder
Slip-Joint Pliers

PART
NUMBER
(25)
(26)

(27)
Gm

REMARKS

NOMENCLATURE

1. Remove magazine tube cap (25)

from the magazine tube.
WARNING: The magazine spring
is compressed
and could cause
injury to the hand or eyes.
2. Insert blade of screwdriver into
the front end of the magazine
tube and pry upward evenly on
the magazine spring retainer

Magazine Tube Cap

Magazine Spring Retainer
Magazine Spring
Cartridge Follower

(26).

3. Ease the magazine spring

retainer (26) out of the magazine
tube being careful not to let the
spring (27) fly out under
pressure.
4. Remove the magazine spring
(27) from the magazine tube.
5. Tilt the forward end of the
magazine tube down and slide
out the magazine follower (28).

29

PART
NOMENCLATURE

NUMBER
Armorers

Disassembly

REMARKS

(cant)

(29)
(30)
(31)
(32)

Receiver
Trigger Plate Assembly
Rear Trigger Pin
Front Trigger Pin

1. Using pin punch and hammer,

remove the rear trigger pin (31)
and the front trigger pin (32) from
the receiver (29).
2. Position the receiver (29) with
the trigger guard upward. Lift the
rear of the trigger plate assembly
(30); then slide it to the rear to
remove it from the receiver (29).

(29)
(34)
(33)
(35)
(36)

Receiver Assembly
Stud, Cartridge Receiver
Stock, Bearing Plate
Left Shell Latch
Right Shell Latch

1. Remove stock bearing plate (33)

and receiver stud (34) from the
receiver (29).
2. Using a hammer, drive the right
shell latch (36) rearward in the
receiver (29) to break the
penned metal holding the right
shell latch in position.
3. Using the front trigger pin hole
as a drive hole, punch the right
shell latch (36) free from receiver
(29) using hammer and pin
punch.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for left
shell latch (35).

DISASSEMBLY

OF THE RECEIVER

DISASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

OF THE SHOTGUN

30

IS NOW COMPLETE.

IS NOW COMPLETE.

3.7

ARMORERS

ASSEMBLY

GENERAL
* Unless otherwise directed, assembly of parts and major groups is to be
carried out in reverse order of disassembly.
* These steps are subject to change due to technical modifications to the
weapon.
* Read through the entire disassembly and assembly procedure before
attempting it.
* After assembling a part or series of parts, check for the appropriate
function of that feature, such as:
-Free movement or rotation
-No movement
-Presence of spring tension
-Proper positioning of alignment
-All parts are present
-All C-clips (circlips), roll pins, axles, screws, and all other fasteners are
properly positioned and secured
l
As you assemble and disassemble the weapon, always look carefully at
each component for any signs of damage, such as:
-Excessive wear
-Cracks
-Burrs, dents, bends
-Absence of protective finish
. Always conduct a safety/function check (as described in Paragraph 3.10)
and test fire the shotgun any time it is assembled.

31

3.7

Armorers

Assembly

(cod)

Receiver Assembly

ITEM:
TOOLS

REQUIRED:

l/16-inch Pin Punch

Hammer
Riveting Tool
Slip-Joint Pliers

PART

(29)
(35)
(36)

REMARKS

NOMENCLATURE

NUMBER

1.

Receiver Assembly
Left Shell Latch
Right Shell Latch

2.

3.

(29)
(34)
(33)

1.

Install the stock bearing plate

(33) onto the rear of the receiver
assembly (29).
2. Install the receiver stud (34) on
the rear of the receiver
assembly (29) and tighten using
slip-joint pliers.
=-NOTE Perform only those steps
necessary to correct observed
deficiencies.

Receiver Assembly
Receiver Stud
Stock Bearing Plate

ASSEMBLY

OF THE RECEIVER

Align holes in shell latches (35

and 36) with trigger pin holes in
receiver (29).
Insert the left shell latch (35)
and the right shell latch (36) into
the receiver (29).
Restake the receiver (29) to hold
the left and right shell latches
(35 and 36) in position using
punch and hammer.

ASSEMBLY

32

IS NOW COMPLETE.

3.7

Armorers

Assembly

ITEM:
TOOLS

(cant)

Bolt Assembly
REQUIRED:

Flat-Tip Screwdriver
l/16-inch Pin Punch
Hammer
=WARNlNG
use care when removing

1. To avoid injury,
parts.
2. The firing pin spring
or eyes.

is compressed

and installing

and could

cause

spring-loaded
injury

to the hand

PART
NUMBER

(9)
17)
15)
16)

REMARKS

NOMENCLATURE

1. Install the extractor spring (17) in

the small hole to the rear of the
extractor slot in front of the
breech bolt (9).
2. Install the flat end of the
extractor plunger (15) over the
extractor spring (17).
3. Hold the cartridge extractor (16)
by the claw and place rear of the
cartridge extractor into slot of the
breech bolt (9).
4. Push the cartridge extractor (16)
reward against the extractor
plunger (15) and down, using
screwdriver, until the extractor
plunger (15) snaps into position
over the shoulder of the cartridge
extractor (16).

Breech Bolt
Extractor Spring
Extractor Plunger
Cartridge Extractor

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PART
NUMBER
(12)

(13)
(9)
(14)
(11)

REMARKS

NOMENCLATURE
Firing Pin
Retractor Spring
Breech Bolt
Lock Block
Firing Pin Retaining

ASSEMBLY

1. Install lock block assembly (14)

into the breech bolt (9).
2. Install firing pin retractor spring
(13) onto firing pin (12).
3. Install firing pin (12). Maintain
tension on the firing pin retractor
spring (13) and align clearance
cut out of the firing pin with the
hole in the rear of the breech
bolt (9).
4. Install the firing pin retaining pin
(11) into the breech bolt (9)
using l/16-inch pin punch and
hammer.

Pin

OF THE BOLT ASSEMBLY

34

IS NOW COMPLETE.

3.7

Armorers

Assembly

ITEM:
TOOLS

(cant)

Fore-End
REQUIRED:

Assembly

Slide-Tube

Nut Removal Tool

PART
NOMENCLATURE

NUMBER
(35)
(6)

(7)
i8j
(9)
(10)

REMARKS

Left Shell Latch

Fore-End Tube Assembly
Fore-End Tube Nut
Fore-End Grip
Bolt Assembly
Slide Assembly

ASSEMBLY

OF FORE-END

1. Install fore-end grip (8) and foreend tube nut (7) on the fore-end
tube assembly (6).
2. Using slide tube nut tool, tighten
the slide tube nut (7).
3. Install slide assembly (IO) into
bolt assembly (9).
4. Install bolt assembly (9) with
slide assembly (10) on fore-end
assembly (6).
5. Depress the front end of the left
shell latch (35) and slide foreend assembly (6) rearward onto
the magazine tube.
ASSEMBLY

35

IS NOW COMPLETE.

3.7

Armorers

Assembly

ITEM:
TOOLS

(cant)

Trigger
REQUIRED:

l/l&inch
Hammer

Plate Assembly
Pin Punch

PART
NOMENCLATURE

NUMBER
(29)
(32)
(31)
(30)

REMARKS

Receiver
Front Trigger Plate Pin
Rear Trigger Plate Pin
Trigger Plate Assembly

INSTALLATION

OF THE TRIGGER

1. Install trigger plate assembly (30)

into receiver (29).
2. Install front trigger plate pin (32)
and rear trigger plate pin (31)
using Ill64nch
pin punch and
hammer.
PLATE

36

ASSEMBLY

IS NOW COMPLETE.

3.7

Armorers

Assembly

ITEM:
TOOLS

(cord)

Gun Stock Assembly

REQUIRED:

Flat-Tip Screwdriver
Slip-Joint Pliers
Cross-Tip Screwdriver

PART
NOMENCLATURE

NUMBER
(18)

(24)
(20)
(21)
(22)

(19)
(23)
(29)

REMARKS
1. Install new lock washer (21) and
flat washer (22) on gun stock
bolt (20).
2. Install buttstock (19) on receiver
(29) and secure with gun stock
bolt (20) and attach parts (21
and 22) using flat-tip screwdriver.
3. Install buttplate (24) and two
buttplate screws (18) on the
buttstock (19) using cross-tip
screwdriver.
4. Install rear swivel assembly (23)
onto the buttstock (19) using slipjoint pliers.

Buttplate Screws
Buttplate
Gun Stock Bolt
Lock Washer
Flat Washer
Buttstock
Sling Swivel
Receiver

ASSEMBLY

OF THE GUN STOCK

ASSEMBLY

37

IS NOW COMPLETE.

3.7

Armorers

Assembly

(cant)

Barrel Assembly

ITEM:

To avoid injury
loaded parts.
TOOLS

=WARNING
to your eyes, use care when

REQUIRED:

removing

and installing

spring-

Hammer
Punch

PART
NUMBER
(1)
(2)

(3)
(4)
(19)
(6)

(25)
(26)

(27)
(28)

REMARKS

NOMENCLATURE
Barrel
Magazine Cap Detent
Magazine Cap Detent Spring
Barrel Guide Ring
Receiver
Fore-End Assembly

1. Install magazine cap detent

spring (3) and magazine cap
detent (2) on the barrel
assembly.
2. Stake around barrel guide ring
(4) with punch and hammer to
secure magazine detent (2).
3. Slide fore-end assembly (6)
rearward to open the action.
4. Install the barrel (1) with
assembled parts on receiver
(1%

Magazine Tube Cap

Magazine Spring Retainer
Helical Compression Spring
Magazine Follower

1. install the magazine follower

(28), helical compression spring
(27), and magazine spring
retainer (26) into the magazine
tube.
2. Install magazine tube cap (25)
on the magazine tube.

ASSEMBLY
OF THE BARREL ASSEMBLY
IS NOW COMPLETE.
ASSEMBLY
OF THE SHOTGUN IS NOW COMPLETE.

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3.8

Headspace

Headspace is defined as the distance from the face of the breech bolt in firing
position to the surface in the chamber on which the cartridge case stops.
Measure headspace with adjustable gage #7314899.
When the bolt is locked in
the firing position, the headspace should be from 0.0576 inch minimum to 0.0716
inch maximum or a gage reading of 8 minimum to 22 maximum in all shotguns.
Check headspace as described below: after assuring there are no live cartridges
in barrel, chamber, magazine or work area.

Do not force the fore-end

=NOTE
forward or close the action

forcefully.

Clean the barrel, chamber and face of bolt. Assure there are no burrs on the bolt
face or a raised edge around the firing pin hole. Set the headspace gage such
that the measured headspace if 0.0575 inches or a gage setting of 8. Insert gage
in chamber and attempt to fire. Gun should fire. Remove gage and set
headspace gage such that the measured reading of 0.716 inch or a gage setting
of 22 is obtained. Attempt to fire gun with gage in chamber.
Gun should not fire.
3.9

Safety/Function

Check

A.

A safety/function
check should be performed anytime the shotgun is
reassembled.
This quick check indicates whether or not the shotgun is
properly assembled and with all components.
A properly executed
safety/function
check can also reveal many of the more obvious
malfunctions that could occur between the interactive components of the
shotgun.

B.

Safety. The safety shall be movable manually between the safe

position and the fire position, and it shall remain in the position set until
reset manually. With the safety in the safety position attempt to fire the
weapon by pulling the trigger several times. The trigger shall not move
perceptibly.
After the trigger has been released move the safety to the
fire position. The weapon shall not fire until the trigger is pulled. The
operation of the safety shall not change the weight of trigger pull.

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C.

Slide and Breech Bolt Action.

When the fore-end is pulled rearward,
it shall cause the breech bolt to open for extraction and ejection of the
fired shell. When the fore-end is returned to the forward position, it
shall cause the breech bolt to chamber the next round and lock in the
battery position. The fore-end shall move the bolt through its full range
of travel without binding. When the breech bolt is in the battery
position, the fore-end shall not be capable of being moved rearward by
manual operation without firing the weapon or depressing the action bar
lock. After the trigger has been pulled, the fore-end shall be capable of
being pulled rearward without operating the action bar lock. The
shotgun shall not fire when the fore-end is slammed smartly into battery
position with the trigger depressed.
It shall not be possible to actuate
the firing mechanism until the breech bolt is in the locked position and
the trigger has been released and repulled.

D.

Barrel and Receiver Assembly.

When the barrel is assembled to the
receiver and magazine cap is tightened there shall be no perceptible
movement between the barrel and receiver.

-NOTE
If receiver is unserviceable
or proper headspace
cannot be obtained
selective assembly
of breech bolt or barrel, reject the weapon.
E.

by

Magazine Assembly.
The magazine shall be capable of holding 4
cartridges without sticking or binding. Cartridges shall be securely
retained by the shell latches. When the fore-end is cycled, one
cartridge shall feed freely onto the carrier assembly.
Double feeding
not acceptable.

is

F.

Butt Stock Assembly.

receiver and tightened,
the stock and receiver.

When the butt stock is assembled to the

there shall be no perceptible movement between

G.

Sling Swivels.
There shall be no perceptible movement of the butt
stock swivel after assembly, and the front swivel shall swivel freely.

H.

Buttplate
or Recoil Pad. The stock of the shotgun shall be equipped
with either a recoil pad or a buttplate which shall be fastened securely
to the stock and shall match the contour of the stock within ,015 inch.
The screws attaching the recoil pad shall bottom securely on the steel
plate of the pad. The screws for attaching the buttplate shall be flush to
1116 inch below the surface of the plate.

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3.10 Functioning.
Remington 870 12-gauge shotguns shall be capable
functioning with dummy rounds and commercial cartridges.
Functioning

with Dummy

of

Rounds.

1.

With the bolt closed and the safety in the SAFE position,
rounds in the magazine.

load 4 dummy

2.

Depress the action bar lock and cycle the fore-end

Load another round in the magazine.

3.

Ensure the five dummy rounds will chamber, extract and eject by hand
operation of the fore-end assembly without pulling the trigger.

4.

It shall not be possible to move the breech bolt to the rear without
depressing the action bar lock.

assembly

once

3-11

Function
Firing. Shotguns shall be function fired by firing five rounds. All
five cartridges shall be fed from the magazine.
Moving the slide entirely to
the rear shall extract the cartridge from the chamber and eject it freely and
completely out of the receiver. Returning the slide action forward to the
closed position shall feed the next cartridge into the chamber.
Thrusting
the slide forward sharply by hand in chambering shall not fire the cartridge.
The shotgun shall not fire when the fore-end is operated with the trigger
It shall not be possible to fire the shotgun until the breech bolt
depressed.
is in the locked position and the trigger has been released and repulled.
The shotgun shall not fire when the safety is set in the safe position.
Shotguns shall fire five cartridges using standard velocity commercial 12gauge, 2 3/4 inch, 00 buckshot (9 pellets) maximum load cartridges
conforming to SAAMI standards, without malfunctions, unserviceable
parts,
punctured or ruptured primers or cartridge cases. There shall be no
bulged, split or rim cut cartridge cases, or injury to the weapon (i.e.,
damage to extractor, ejector, loose stock or screws or other unacceptable
conditions).
Malfunctions attributable to defective ammunition shall not be
counted against the shotgun being tested. However, each shotgun shall fire
five consecutive cartridges without malfunction or any unacceptable
conditions.

3.12

Cleaning
A.

Normal Cleaning.
Normal cleaning is performed after each firing, or
every four (4) months, or after any exposure to extreme environmental
conditions such as salt, fog, sand, mud, water, etc.

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B.

Clean the Barrel

Bore

1. Dip the bore cleaning brush in bore cleaning solution and brush the
chamber and bore from the chamber end of the barrel.
2. Pull the brush through
3. Continue
solution.
C.

Clean Barrel

brushing

the chamber

until the chamber

Assembly

and bore
and bore are well covered

with

and Bolt Assembly

1. Use the bore cleaning brush with bore cleaning solution and clean
all carbon and powder residue from the extractor and bolt face.
2. Also carefully
D.

Other

clean under the hooks of the extractors,

Metal Surfaces

1. Using a fiber or nylon brush and solvent cleaning

remaining surfaces on all metal parts.

solution,

clean the

2. Wipe all metal parts of the shotgun with clean, dry, cotton wiping
rags, pipe cleaners, or cleansing patches.
3. When wiping out the barrel chamber and bore, use a new patch
inserted on the cleaning rod for each pass through the barrel.
4. Continue this process
and dry.

until a patch comes out of the barrel clean

3.13 Inspection.
During and after cleaning the operator should inspect the
shotgun and its components for any irregularities that may cause problems during
its operation.
If any potential deficiencies are noted, they should be corrected
immediately and/or brought to the attention of the unit armorer.
A.

Visually

Inspect

1. Damaged

the Shotgun

for:

or missing parts,

2. Improper

assembly

3. Absence

of free movement,

4. Absence

of spring tension,

5. Uncustomary

or function
where applicable.
where applicable

looseness
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6. Parts exhibiting signs of cracks, burrs, dents or obvious

damage or stress.
7. Presence
8. General

of stops or tactile clicks in controls,

signs of

where applicable.

overall cleanliness

9. Presence
10. Presence

of proper lubrication.
of corrosion

or degradation

of surface finish.

3.14 Lubrication.
Any type of high-quality, medium weight lubricant (oil or
grease) specifically designed for use on firearms, such as Break-Free
(CLP),
will work well on the Remington 12-gauge shotgun.
=WARNING
Do not use lubricants
that boast of their ability to penetrate metal
etc.) as these substances
mav deaden
(i.e. WD-40, TRI-FLOW,
A.

Where

orimers.

and How Much?

Light Lube - (finger run across surface yields little or no lube)

l
Bore, chamber, and exterior of barrel
l All metal
parts
l All
internal parts in receiver assembly
l All wooden
components
Medium Lube - (finger run across surface yields some lube but lube
does not run down surface when held in a vertical position)
l
No medium lube is required on the Remington 12-gauge shotgun.
Heavy Lube - (lube runs down surface when held in a vertical
position)
l
No heavy lube is required on the Remington 12.gauge shotgun.
B.

Reapply
heat.

lubrication

periodically

C.

Apply lubricant using a shaving brush, cotton swabs, patches, or

rags. A spray bottle also works well using compressed air to
circulate the lubricant into all parts and to remove the excess.

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during firing as it burns off from the

CLP Cleaner,
(above -10F)

lubricant,

and preservative

+lO F (-12OC)
LAW -Weapons

-loo F (-23 C)

Figure

SECTION
3.15

IV - TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting

1. Shotgun

will not fire.

PROCEDURES
Procedures

* Load shotgun.

for

Check for cartridge

chamber.
Check for defective
ammunition.

* Check for obstruction

on firing pin well on
bolt assembly.

fails to load or

* Move safety to off

position.

Check position of
safety.

* Check shotgun
ammunition.

2. Shotgun
feed.

REMEDY

SYMPTOMlCAUSE

PROBLEM

oil. arctic (below -10F)

Between +I0 and -10F

(-12 and -23(Z), use CLP or LAW as conditions
permit.

15 - Lube Guide

Operator

lubricating

in

* Pump cartridge
chamber.

into

Remove defective
cartridge and use new
ammunition.

Clean firing pin well

with a wiping rag
dampened with CLP.

. Check firing pin and

extractors for burrs,
excessive wear and
breakage.

* Notify next higher level

maintenance.

* Check to see if bolt

assembly will slide
forward by pushing
fore-end forward.

* If fore-end will not slide

forward, notify next
higher level of
maintenance.

* Check for obstruction

in the chamber.

* Remove obstruction
from chamber.

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PROBLEM

SYMPTOM/CAUSE

REMEDY

- Check for foreign

matter in the magazine
tube and in the left and
right slide arm
supports of the action
slide.
l

3. Operation

3.16 Armorers

m Remove foreign
matter.

Check the action slide

for proper functioning.

. If action slide is
defective, notify next
higher level of
maintenance.

- Check for dirt, carbon,

burrs, or lack of
lubrication.

is sluggish

Clean and lubricate

shotgun.

Troubleshooting

Before investing valuable time to troubleshoot a problem with the shotgun, eliminate
any potential non-mechanical
reasons with the shotgun that may fall within the areas
below:
* Improper

operation

* Excessively
- Lacking

dirty

sufficient

* Improper

by the user

lubrication

assembly

* Missing or damaged

components

or parts

- Poor quality ammunition

If after inspecting the general condition of the weapon, the shotgun still fails to
operate as desired, consult the following list of potential causes and suggested
methods to correct them.
PROBLEM
1.

Cartridge Fails to
Extract or Eject.

SYMPTOM/CAUSE
- Check for worn,
burred, or broken
cartridge extractors.

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REMEDY

I
l

Replace cartridge
extractor.

SYMPTOM/CAUSE

PROBLEM

Check for bent or

broken helical
compression springs
on cartridge extractor.

2. Shotgun Fails to Load

or Feed.

* Repair or replace
cartridge ejector.

* Check for corroded

cartridge follower.

- Clean or replace
cartridge follower

Check for damaged

magazine tube.
Check for broken or
kinked helical
compression spring.

* Turn in weapon
replacement.
l

- Clean magazine

- Check for faulty carrier

assembly.

* Replace carrier
assembly.

Check for worn,

broken, or bent
cartridge stop and
cartridae interrupter

for

Replace helical
compression spring in
magazine.

* Check for foreign

matter in magazine
tube.

will not Fire.

Replace helical
compression spring.

* Check for burred or

bent cartridge ejector.

3. Shotgun

REMEDY

tube

* Replace cartridge
and cartridge
interrupter.

stop

- Check for failure to

feed.

* If unserviceable,
in weapon for
replacement.

turn

* Check for foreign

matter in firing pin
aperature in bolt.

* Clean aperature
bolt.

in

Check for worn or

broken firing pin.

- Check for
malfunctioning trigger
plate assembly.

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- Replace

firing pin.

* Replace trigger plate

assembly.

SYMPTOM/CAUSE

PROBLEM
l

5. Shotgun does not

Function Correctly.

Check for damaged

cartridge stop or
cartridge interrupter.

- Check for burrs or

foreign matter in bolt
slide and bolt.
l

Check for burred or

bent slide arms.

* Check for damaged

trigger plate.
3.17

Sight Adjustment.

Not applicable

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REMEDY
- Replace cartridge stop
or cartridge interrupter.
- Repair or clean bolt
slide and bolt.
l

Repair or replace
action slide assembly

* Replace

to the shotgun.

trigger plate.

SECTION

V - PARTS

Parts Listing

LISTING

for Remington

12-Gauge

Shotgun.

y @/
m,
n\ \

Figure 16 - Exploded

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Diagram,

Parts

Item Number

Item Description

Part Number

National Stock
Number
NSN

Source Maintenance
and Recoverability
(SM&R) Code

Barrel (20)

4567

1005-01-328-2207

PAOZZ

Magazine

Cap Detent

17451

1005-00-477-5021

PAHZZ

Magazine
Spring

Cap Detent

16791

5360-00457-3091

PAHZZ

Barrel Ring

No Part No.

Front Sight

18673

1005-01-051-1702

PAOZZ

Fore-End

18634

1005-00-820-8205

PAOZZ

Wood Fore-End

14563

1005-00-450-2732

PAOZZ

Fore-End

102320

1005-00-820-8202

PAOZZ

Breech Bolt Assembly

30530

1005-01-051-1703

PAOHH

IO

Slide Assembly

92949

1005-00-477-5022

PAHZZ

11

Firing Pin Retaining

18623

1385-00-902-2008

PAHZZ

12

Firing Pin

17436

1005-00-820-8212

PAHZZ

13

Retractor

17437

5360-00-820-7796

PAHZZ

14

Locking

22325

1005-00-4374748

PAHZZ

15

Extractor

Plunger

17432

1005-00-887-9292

PAHZZ

16

Cartridge

Extractor

16176

1005-00-887-5973

PAHZZ

17

Extractor

Spring

17433

5360-00-820-8227

PAHZZ

18

Shoulder

Butt Plate Screw

25410

5305-00-999-8814

PAOZZ

19

Shoulder

Gun Stock

91599

1005-01-354-9976

PAOZZ

Tube Nut

Tube Assembly

Pin

Spring
Block Assembly

N/A

N/A

Item Number

Item Description

Part Number

National Stock
Number
NSN

Source Maintenance
and Recoverability
(SM&R) Code

20

Gun Stock Bolt

18571

5306-00-463-5876

PAOZZ

21

Lock Washer

18572

5310-00-613-8055

PAOZZ

22

Flat Washer

18573

5310-00-557-9645

PAOZZ

23

Small Sling Swivel

14567

1005-00-437-4759

PAOZZ

24

Recoil Pad

14705

TBD

PAOZZ

25

Cap Assembly

102971

1005-01-353-9765

PAOZZ

26

Magazine

Retainer

16949

1005-01-051-1722

PAOZZ

27

Magazine

Spring

92447

5360-01-049-1934

PAOZZ

28

Magazine

Follower

92803

1005-01-051-1721

PAOZZ

29

Cartridge

Receiver

30540

1005-00-437-4760

PAOHH

30

Trigger

30545

1005-00-820-7850

PAOHH

31

Rear Trigger

Plate Pin

20606

5315-00-457-3269

PAHZZ

32

Front Trigger Plate Pin

20601

5315-00-457-3260

PAHZZ

33

Stock Bearing

19993

1005-00-437-4775

PAOZZ

34

Cartridge

18551

5307-00-437-4763

PAHZZ

35

Right Shell Latch

102315

5340-00-437-4769

PAHZZ

36

Left Shell Latch

102310

5340-00-437-4767

PAHZZ

w/Swivel
Spring

Plate Assembly

Plate

Receiver

Stud

CHAPTER 4 - AMMUNITION
-WARNING
Use only 12-gauge 2.75 inch ammunition
in the Remington
12-gauge
Shotgun,
Model 870 that is authorized
for use by your command.
4.1

The ammunition for the Remington 12-gauge shotgun is

classified as small arms ammunition and is issued in the form of a complete
round. The cartridge consists of the lead projectiles (dependent on
ammunition used), cartridge case, wadding, propellant powder, and primer
necessary to fire the weapon. Refer to Figure 17 for an illustration of a
typical shotgun cartridge. Refer to technical specifications on page 3 for
types of ammunition used.
Selection.

2.3 IN.
r

BRASS PLASTIC
Figure 17 - IZ-Gauge Shotgun Cartridge

Non-military specification ammunition is not authorized for use in military weapons.

NALC
* NALC
NALC
* NALC

A024
A01 1
A005
A020

Door Breeching
00 Buckshot
No. 9 Shot
No. 4 Buckshot

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APPENDIX A
ACCESSORIES
The following is an authorized change to the Remington 12-gauge shotgun.
Tactical Light

A-l