Remington 870, 870 Super Magnum Instruction Manual

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Instruction 
Book for: Instruction 
Book for:
Model 870 &
870 Super Magnum 
Pump Action Shotguns
Model 870 &
870 Super Magnum 
Pump Action Shotguns
page 2 ........the ten commandments of 
firearm safety
page 7 ........important parts of the firearm 
page 10 ......how to load and unload
page 13 ......lubrication and maintenance
page 15
......how to obtain parts and service
IMPORTANT!READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS IN THIS
BOOK BEFORE USING THE FIREARM.   

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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 870™ Pump Action Shotgun is a 
button located behind the trigger, commonly known as a cross-bolt safety. 
See Picture 1.
The safety mechanism providesprotection 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 the 
RED BAND MARKING 
CANNOT BE SEEN.
Always engagethe safety mechanism when the firearm is...

THIS SECURITY SYSTEM DOES NOT ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR SAFE GUN HANDLING AND STORAGE,
INCLUDING KEEPING THIS AND EVERY GUN UNLOADED AND LOCKED IN A SECURE PLACE WHEN NOT 
IN USE. READ AND FOLLOW THESE AND OTHER SAFETY RULES IN THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK. FAILURE 
TO READ, UNDERSTAND AND OBEY THESE RULES CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS. SEE THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF FIREARM SAFETY ON PAGE 2.
The safety mechanism on the firearmyou have purchased is a button located behind the...

BARREL INTERCHANGEABILITY:
NOTE:
All Model 870™ 12-gauge barrels are interchangeable without adjustment, except the Model 870 
12-gauge Super Magnum™ and Model 870 12-gauge Special Field
.
WARNING! BEFORE LOADING, ALWAYS CHECK THE BARREL MARKING FOR THE CORRECT GAUGE AND CHAM-
BER LENGTH. NEVER USE AMMUNITION WHICH EXCEEDS THE CHAMBER LENGTH SHOWN ON THE BARREL.
The Barrel
The inside of the barrelmust be clean and free of obstructions.
I. TO CHECK THE INSIDE THE BARREL:
WARNING! 
Look into the ejection...

How To Assemble
The Model 870™ Pump Action Shotgun is
shipped with the barrel assembly removed.
See Picture 5 for location of parts.
WARNING! DO NOT pump the action
or pull the trigger repeatedly with the
barrel removed.
1. Before assembling, clean the barrel following instructions on page 13.
2. Unscrew and remove the magazine cap.
3. Remove the cardboard packing ring from the magazine tube. See Picture 5.
4. Press upward on the action bar lock. See Picture 4. Pull the fore-end
approximately halfway...