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Old 03-29-2020, 07:44 PM
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Ok so I'll be honest, I'm new to taking firearms apart, but I cant for the life of me get the barrel off of the 916A pump. I've read a couple posts stating it cannot be removed, but how am I supposed to clean the barrel? Any info is appreciated!

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Old 03-30-2020, 02:49 PM
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I've got a 916 circa 1978...I actually use it as my deer gun. Have you loosened the cap on the end of the magazine? After doing that the stock barrel should twist right out of the receiver. Not so much with the slug barrel I have, but that's another story.
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I took off the magazine cap, and took the magazine tube out completely. I attempted to unscrew the barrel but it didnt even budge in the slightest. I sprayed CLP on the inside where the barrel meets but still wouldn't budge. I just cant imagine a barrel not being removable but I did see a couple guys say the 916A doesnt not have a removable barrel but the 916T does. I got the shotgun from my Dad and it's all rusty so I'm hoping to do a full clean on it.
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Old 03-30-2020, 07:15 PM
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I looked around and found 2010 Numrich forum thread about removing 916 A barrel it stated that a barrel vice and receiver wrench is required . The 916 T is take down model . Few years ago I cleaned up my dad's JC Higgins with receiver and barrel attached on my kitchen counter . Receiver was full of rust and gunk just worked little at time with fine steel wool, bronze brushes ,gun oil and bunch of rags

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Ah ok so maybe I just needed a bit more muscle to get that thing off lol. I do not have a barrel vice but I will look into it. Thanks for the info!
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Old 03-31-2020, 09:18 AM
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Hey man just clean it from the muzzle end. Chuck up a cleaning rod with 12 gauge bristle brush in a cordless drill and let fly with some powder solvent. For hardcore deposits wrap the brush in some 0000 steel wool.
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Or use a Bore Snake from the chamber end.
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Ok I had not thought about a bore snake but that's an option. Do you think it would get rust out of there with some Hoppes #9? As for the bore brush, I am definitely not an expert so I could be wrong but I had read that you should not clean from the muzzle end?
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It is always preferable to clean from the breech end, but it is not always practical, as in the case of your fixed barrel shotgun. It's desireable as a way to limit wear to the rifling (which of course your shotgun doesnt have) and muzzle crown (smoothbore shotguns again arent really affected ). If you wish, you can make a muzzle protector out of a plastic bottle cap or similar. Just drill a hole in it to pass the cleaning rod through and it will help protect the muzzle and center the cleaning rod.
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I would put a good amount of solvent down the bore, move it around and let it soak before brushing out. As noted above, a standard bore brush down the muzzle end won't really hurt things. And be sure to oil afterward to prevent more rust.
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Great tips guys, thanks! Giving me plenty to do during this time at home.
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Be sure to give us an update with some pics when you get it done
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Well, I will post a few pics soon because its cleaning up very well, and everything is moving smooth now, but unfortunately I just cant figure out shotguns yet and I cannot get the pump to reattach. The action/bolt is open and pushed back, and this pump slides in but just slides right back out and doesnt pull the bolt forward. I guess I got too lucky on the first 2 firearms I took apart and cleaned up and everything went smooth lol but both were bolt action rifles. Any tips?
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Old 04-15-2020, 09:07 PM
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Old 04-15-2020, 09:52 PM
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Thanks! I was finally able to to a stuck pin out, and get the bolt assembly out and trigger assembly. Everything was pretty gunky, now I just have to figure out how to get every piece back together using the schematic ��
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Maybe a 916 or other disassembly video on you tube , pump shot gun actions are about the same. I did a High Standard and Mossberg
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Well, after a few beers and some frustration,its finally back together and in good working order! That was my first pump shotgun and that was much more challenging for me than the bolt action rifles I worked on. But I learned a lot about the inner workings and moving parts. I have an old 410 of my grandpa's to do next, and I think it will go smoother next time. Thanks for the help everyone!
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