Name:
Model 870 Shotgun
Manufacturer:
Remmington
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Also Known As:
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Used in:
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Date:
1967 A.D.
Length:
77cm (folding stock folded), 102cm (folding stock extended) 102cm (fixed stock)
Muzzel Velocity:
1175 feet/sec.
Cal:
18.5x70mmR
E-Factor:
8 per 1d12 pellets
Mass:
3.2kg (empty), 4.04kb (loaded)
Effective Range:
90m
Maximum Range:
510m
Type of Fire:
single-shot, pump action
Rate of Fire:
24 rounds/min.
Feed Device:
8 round internal magazine
Basic Load:
30 rounds
Load Mass:
.3kg
Total Mass:
3.5kg
Comments:
This weapon, designed in 1967, was based on a 1951 design only with a larger magazine capacity. In 1972 a folding stock version, the 870P, was developed for Police use.

This weapon was produced and purchased in large quantities throughout the 1970's and 80's. Advertised as both a "riot" and a sporting arm, the "survivalist" market forced the price of these weapons far beyond their relative worth. It is, nevertheless, a fine weapon. The 8 round tubular magazine is located below the barrel.

It requires 2 hands to fire, and ammo must be loaded individually into the magazine.

Bibliograhpy:
R-003 and The Armory
Last updated on: 19-Aug-2000