Remington 1100, 1187, 11-87 Super Magnum Instruction Manual

Ow ner
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Manual
Ow ner
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Manual
page 2 ........the ten commandments of 
firearm safety
page 7 ........important parts of the firearm 
page 11 ......how to load and unload
page 16 ......lubrication and maintenance
page 18
......how to obtain parts and service
IMPORTANT!READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS IN THIS
BOOK BEFORE USING THE FIREARM. 
Instruction Book for: Instruction Book for:
Models 1100, 11-87 & 
11-87 Super magnum 
Autoloading Shotguns
Models 1100, 11-87 & 
11-87 Super magnum 
Autoloading...

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Eliphalet Remington’s first 
flintlock launched a proud tradition
of accuracy & responsibility.
1st COMMANDMENT
2nd COMMANDMENT
A Tradition of Performance and Safety.
In 1816 Eliphalet Remington was confident he could make a flintlock that was as good or
better than any he could buy. His confidence was well founded. The barrel he handcrafted
set a new standard for firearm accuracy and spawned generations of products that have
made Remington
®Arms America’s leading gunmaker. While performance and style...

Let common sense rulewhen you carry a loaded gun. If you’re in a situation that could risk
accidental discharge – such as crossing a fence, wading through a stream or climbing a
tree – always unload your gun. Never pull or push a loaded firearm toward yourself or
another person. And never carry a loaded gun in a scabbard, detached holster or gun case.
Certain firearms(including some Remington
®rifles and shotguns) are equipped with internal
security devices to prevent unauthorized use. In addition, some...

Use Proper Ammunition.
Every firearm is designedto use a certain caliber or gauge of ammunition. Using the wrong ammunition, mixing
ammunition or using improperly reloaded ammunition can cause serious personal injury or death. And it only
takes one cartridge or shotshell of the incorrect caliber or gauge, or which has been improperly reloaded, to
destroy your firearm. It’s your responsibility to make sure the ammunition you use exactly matches the caliber or
gauge of your gun. Refer to this instruction...

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6th COMMANDMENT
7th COMMANDMENT
8th COMMANDMENT
9th COMMANDMENT
If Your Gun Fails to Fire When the Trigger is Pulled, Handle With Care.
If for some reasonthe ammunition doesn’t fire when you pull the trigger, stop and remember the 1st
Commandment of Firearm Safety – always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Keep your face away from
the breech, then put the safety on, carefully open the action, unload the firearm and dispose of the cartridge safely.
Remember that anytime there’s a shell in the...

Make it a practiceto clean your bore every time you’re going to shoot. Be sure to clean your entire gun before
and after long-term storage and no less than once a year. It’s also important to clean your gun whenever it’s been
exposed to adverse conditions such as rain, dirt, mud, snow, sleet or saltwater.
For safe and dependableoperation of your firearm, all parts of your gun must be properly cleaned and lubricated.
Periodically inspect the internal workings of your firearm to be sure they’re clean and...

Important Parts of the Firearm
The Safety Mechanism
The safety mechanismon the Model 1100/11-87 Shotguns is a button
located behind the trigger. See Pictures 3 and 4.
The safety mechanismprovides protection against accidental or 
unintentional discharge under normal usage when properly engaged 
and in good working order.
To engage the safety mechanism,push the button so that the 
RED BAND MARKING CANNOT BE SEEN.
Always engagethe safety mechanism when the firearm is loaded 
and you do not intend to...

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Do not touch the trigger while moving the safety mechanism. Your fingers and all other objects should be kept
outside the trigger guard and away from the trigger until you are actually ready to fire by pulling the trigger.
WARNING:The firearm will fire when the trigger is pulled and the RED BAND IS SHOWING.
Even whenthe safety mechanism is engaged, careless handling can cause the firearm to fire. See the 
Ten Commandments of Firearm Safetyon page 2.
The Security System
The firearm you havepurchased is...

The Operating Handle
The operating handle is used to pull the bolt rearward to open the action.
See Picture 7.
WARNING:When the operating handle is forward as shown in Picture 7,
the bolt is closed and the firearm can be fired.
The Carrier Release
1. Point the firearm in a safe direction. 
2. Engage the safety mechanism. 
RED BAND WILL NOT SHOW.
3. CAUTION:Keep your fingers away from the ejection port and operating handle. 
4. Push the carrier release to close the action. See Picture 8.
The Trigger...

III.  TO CLEAN THE BARREL FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS SHOWN ON PAGE 16. 
BEFORE LOADING THE FIREARM:
Make sure the inside of the barrel is free of dirt or other objects.
To Change the Choke Tube
WARNING: UNLOADthe firearm before changing choke tubes. Leave the action OPENand the chamber and
magazine EMPTY.
1. Point the firearm in a safe direction. 
2. Engage the safety mechanism. Make sure the 
RED BAND IS NOT SHOWING.
3. Place the choke tube wrench into the choke tube. 
4. Turn the wrench counterclockwise...