Why did Remington discontinue the 887?
Many believe the reason the Remington 887 got discontinued was because it was too similar to the design of the Benelli Supernova shotgun, which was more popular. Plus, there were a lot of people posting up complaints about the Remington 887 on the internet. This likely led the company ultimately take it off the market.
Is the Remington 887 a good gun?
Contoured grip panels along the fore-end give me a good grip on the well-balanced Remington 887. Between the low recoil and the comfortable handling, there is easy accuracy time and time again. Built as an improvement on the Remington Model 870, the reliability of the 887 Nitro action has proven to be excellent.
When did Remington stop making the 870?
| Remington Model 870 | |
|---|---|
| Produced | 1950–present |
| No. built | 11,000,000+ |
| Variants | Wingmaster, Express, Marine, SPS, SPS-T, XCS, Tac-14, Super Mag, MCS, DM, Tac-14 DM |
| Specifications |
How many shells does the Remington 887 hold?
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Remington Model 887
| Remington 887 Nitro Mag | |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 12 Gauge (2 ¾, 3, and 3 ½-inch) |
| Action | pump-action |
| Feed system | 4+1 rounds (7+1 for the tactical model), internal tube magazine |
| Sights | Hi-Viz LitePipe front bead, polymer mid-bead |
Where is the serial number on a Remington 887?
The serial number on Remington’s Model 887 shotguns can be found in the slot in front of the loading port, as cycled in red in this picture.
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Can the Remington 887 shoot slugs?
Your shotgun will shoot slugs just fine at close range. It will not blow up in your face. Try it at the range just like it is first and then reevaluate.
What year was my Remington 870 made?
Remington Year of Manufacture Codes maybe found on the barrel of your Remington rifle [or shotgun] on the left side, just forward of the receiver. The next one or two letters are the year of manufacture.
