How to remove forearm of Rem 870?

ATTICUS · July 18, 2001, 02:42 PM

I got into the Remington site and figured out the disassembly, but still couldn't figure out how to remove the action bars from the forend. The reason I'm asking is that I may replace the forend with a synthetic one. Any ideas?

Romulus · July 18, 2001, 08:03 PM

You WILL need the tool: years ago I made my own out of pipe, ground away till I had a couple of nubs to match the slots on the forend nut. I later saw a much simpler design made out of a flat bar with two nubs to match the slots...you'll have to remove the bolt assembly, yoke, and dog to remove the nut with the flat kind, though.

Harley Nolden · July 18, 2001, 08:04 PM

ATTICUS

I have sent, by separate email, the disassem w/photo that shows and explains the info you need.

HJN

ATTICUS · July 18, 2001, 08:44 PM

Gents: A simple thank you seems inadequate...but thank you!!
BTW -The prospect of refinishing the wood suddenly seems more appealing.

July 18, 2001, 02:42 PM	#1
ATTICUS Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 1999 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 2,101	How to remove action bars from the forearm of Rem 870? I got into the Remington site and figured out the disassembly, but still couldn't figure out how to remove the action bars from the forend. The reason I'm asking is that I may replace the forend with a synthetic one. Any ideas? Last edited by ATTICUS; July 18, 2001 at 07:17 PM.

July 18, 2001, 08:44 PM	#4
ATTICUS Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 1999 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 2,101	Gents: A simple thank you seems inadequate...but thank you!! BTW -The prospect of refinishing the wood suddenly seems more appealing. Last edited by ATTICUS; July 18, 2001 at 09:35 PM.

July 18, 2001, 08:03 PM	#2
Romulus Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2001 Location: Kettle Moraine country Posts: 846	You WILL need the tool: years ago I made my own out of pipe, ground away till I had a couple of nubs to match the slots on the forend nut. I later saw a much simpler design made out of a flat bar with two nubs to match the slots...you'll have to remove the bolt assembly, yoke, and dog to remove the nut with the flat kind, though.

July 18, 2001, 08:04 PM	#3
Harley Nolden Staff In Memoriam Join Date: January 8, 1999 Location: Brunswick,GA USA Posts: 1,884	ATTICUS I have sent, by separate email, the disassem w/photo that shows and explains the info you need. HJN