Tag: Remington 700

Both used by the civilians and law enforcement agencies alike Remington 870 is shotgun type firearm that was manufactured in the United States for the first time in 1951. It is also known as the Wingmaster. It was designed by L.Ray Crittendon, Phillip Haskell, Ellis Hailston and G.E. Pinckney in collaboration. This pump-action shotgun is being manufactured since then by Remington Arms Company in the U.S. Besides unlicensed production is on in China by the manufacturer Norinco. It has dozens of variants varying in every aspect of specification and detail. It is in service with hundreds of law enforcement departments all over the world and is also serves sporting, hunting and shooting purposes for the civilians.

The models and variants of Remington 870 can afford to chamber 12 gauge, 16 gauge, 20 gauge, 28 gauge and .410 bore cartridges with a feed system of 4+1 to 7+1 round internal tube magazine. Their weight varies from 7.0 lb. (3.2 kg) to 8.0 lb. (3.6 kg), length varies from 37.25 inches (946 mm) to 50.5 inches (1280 mm) and barrel length varies from 18 inches to 30 inches.