Remington Model 870
| Remington Model 870 | |
|---|---|
A Model 870 Fieldmaster | |
| Type | Pump-action shotgun |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1950–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | Vietnam War Rhodesian Bush 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 |
| Produced | 1951–present |
| No. built | 11,000,000+ |
| 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 |
The Remington Model 870 is a pump-action shotgun manufactured by Remington Arms Company, LLC. which has become one of their most popular firearms to this day. It is widely used by the public for shooting sports, hunting and self-defense, as well as by law enforcement and military organizations worldwide.