How to Add a Rail to an 870 Forend
The Remington model 870 -- as of 2011 -- has been on the market for over 50 years. It is one of the most versatile shotguns ever made, and over 10 million have been produced. The versatility of the model 870 allows for accessories to be installed on the weapon. Accessories such as picatinny railed forends -- made specifically for the model 870 -- can be installed once the weapon is disassembled.
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Instructions
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Unload the weapon completely. Visually inspect the weapon to ensure that no live ammunition is present. Engage the safety.
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Push the action bar-lock upward. Pull the forend fully to the rear. Push the forend halfway forward.
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Unscrew the magazine tube's end-cap. This is located in front of the forend. Grab the barrel in front of the magazine tube. Pull the barrel off the receiver.
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Depress the carrier slightly upward. Insert your finger into the receiver. Press and hold the left shell-latch. Simultaneously push the forend forward, off the magazine tube.
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Slide the new rail forend onto the magazine tube.
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Tips & Warnings
Never attempt maintenance on a loaded firearm.
Never point the Remington 870 at anything that you do not intend to shoot or kill.
