| Remington Model 870 | |
|---|---|
 A Model 870 Fieldmaster | |
| Type | Pump-action shotgun |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1951–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | Vietnam War Lebanese Civil War War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | L.Ray Crittendon, Phillip Haskell, Ellis Hailston, G.E. Pinckney |
| Designed | 1950 |
| Manufacturer | Remington Arms |
| Unit cost | $350[1] |
| Produced | 1951–present[2] |
| No. built | 11,000,000+[2] |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 7.0 lb (3.2 kg) to 8.0 lb (3.6 kg) |
| Length | 26.3 in (670 mm) to 50.5 in (1,280 mm) |
| Barrel length | 14 in (360 mm) to 30 in (760 mm) |
| Cartridge | 12 gauge, 16 gauge, 20 gauge, 28 gauge, or .410 bore |
| Action | Pump-action |
| Feed system | 3+1, 4+1, 5+1, 6+1, or 7+1 round internal tube magazine, or an external 6+1 box magazine |
| Sights | Bead, twin bead, adjustable open sights, or ghost ring (all iron sights). Also cantilever and receiver-mounts for scopes[3] |
The Remington Model 870 is a pump-action shotgun manufactured by Remington Arms Company, LLC. It is widely used by the public for shooting sports, hunting and self-defense, as well as by law enforcement and military organizations worldwide.[4]
- ^ Douglas, Richard. "Why Remington's Model 870 Shotgun: In Production for Seventy Years". National Interest.
- ^ a b "Model 870 Wingmaster". Remington Arms Company, Inc. 2009. Archived from the original (Firearm Model History) on 1 March 2009.
- ^ "Remington Model 870 Shotguns". Remington Arms Company, Inc. Archived from the original on 8 June 2008. Retrieved 10 June 2008.
- ^ The Handbook Of The SAS And Elite Forces. How The Professionals Fight And Win. Edited by Jon E. Lewis. p.47-Tactics And Techniques, American Army Special Forces. Robinson Publishing Ltd 1997. ISBN 1-85487-675-9