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Tom2 · October 27, 2004, 07:07 PM

I recently tore apart my bolt with the Remington website data, as the firing pin was broken in half on a used 870. There was a larger diameter part in the center of the pin and it broke right where the transition to the thin part was. Inspect the pin carefully for any cracks around that part. I don't know how often these pins break, but it would be a good time to inspect it. I cleaned out the guts and relubed everything. made for a slick action gun from about 1957. Parts are fairly cheap and available.

October 27, 2004, 07:07 PM	#4
Tom2 Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,676	inspect the pin I recently tore apart my bolt with the Remington website data, as the firing pin was broken in half on a used 870. There was a larger diameter part in the center of the pin and it broke right where the transition to the thin part was. Inspect the pin carefully for any cracks around that part. I don't know how often these pins break, but it would be a good time to inspect it. I cleaned out the guts and relubed everything. made for a slick action gun from about 1957. Parts are fairly cheap and available.