august1410
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If there is anything I like as much as Smith & Wesson revolvers, it's Remington shotguns. Even my grandson is named Remington!
Found this yesterday at a gun show. This is a Remington 878 Automaster. This filled the void between the venerable 11-48 and the well known 1100. Made from 1959-1963. This example is from August, 1959.
I did a little reading last night, and I have discovered the 878 has some similarities to the 870 in regard to the bolt. I have watched a disassembly video and I have noted the bolt looks quite similar. Additionally, some gunsmiths have modified 870 barrels to work on the 878.
The barrel on mine has been shortened. It is 26 inches and has no bead. I can see where the barrel was cut. It looks to be a decent cut and is not uneven.
The bolt release is a little odd. I saw how it was done at the gun show and checked to see if it was in fact the actual method. On the 1100, there is a release on the shell lifter. On my Browning Light Twelve, it is on the opposite side of the receiver. The Winchester 1400 I had a few years ago also had it on the receiver. On the 878. you release the bolt by pressing the magazine tube follower.
I'll get it to the range for a function test sometime today. I will also do a "meet and greet" video with the shotgun as well if anyone is interested.
Found this yesterday at a gun show. This is a Remington 878 Automaster. This filled the void between the venerable 11-48 and the well known 1100. Made from 1959-1963. This example is from August, 1959.
I did a little reading last night, and I have discovered the 878 has some similarities to the 870 in regard to the bolt. I have watched a disassembly video and I have noted the bolt looks quite similar. Additionally, some gunsmiths have modified 870 barrels to work on the 878.
The barrel on mine has been shortened. It is 26 inches and has no bead. I can see where the barrel was cut. It looks to be a decent cut and is not uneven.
The bolt release is a little odd. I saw how it was done at the gun show and checked to see if it was in fact the actual method. On the 1100, there is a release on the shell lifter. On my Browning Light Twelve, it is on the opposite side of the receiver. The Winchester 1400 I had a few years ago also had it on the receiver. On the 878. you release the bolt by pressing the magazine tube follower.
I'll get it to the range for a function test sometime today. I will also do a "meet and greet" video with the shotgun as well if anyone is interested.
