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What is a Remington 878 automaster worth?

What is a Remington 878 automaster worth?

Gun enthusiasts under the age of 40 have probably never seen an 878 Automaster, and might therefore consider old Remingtons to be worth quite a bit. $300 sounds like a more reasonable value.

When was the Remington 878 made?

1959 to
The Remington Model 878, also known as the 878 Automaster, is a gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun made by Remington Arms from 1959 to 1963. The Model 878 was based on the company’s previously introduced Model 58, both of which were succeeded by the Model 1100.

How old is a Remington Model 11?

The Remington Model 11-87 is a semi-automatic shotgun manufactured by Remington Arms and based on the earlier Model 1100. The Model 11-87 remains in contemporary production, 34 years after being introduced in 1987….

Remington Model 11-87
Place of origin United States
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Are Remington 1100 and 11 87 barrels interchangeable?

Barrels WILL NOT interchange between the 20ga 1100 and 1187.

Will a Remington Model 11 shoot 3 inch shells?

The Remington Model 11 was chambered for 2 3/4″ shells only. Even if the 3″ shells were to fit in the barrel, they are too long to feed and eject properly. It was introduced in 1905 and discontinued in 1947.

Which is better Remington 1100 or 1187?

The main difference is that the 1187 has a gas compensation system that allows everything from light 2-3/4″ shells to heavy 3″ loads like buckshot and slugs to be fired from the same barrel. For the 1100 you’d need two different barrels.

Can a Remington Model 11 shoot slugs?

You can shoot slugs and buckshot as long as there is not a full choke (for slugs).

When did the Remington Model 878 come out?

The Remington Model 878, also known as the 878 Automaster, is a gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun made by Remington Arms from 1959 to 1963. The Model 878 was based on the company’s previously introduced Model 58, both of which were succeeded by the Model 1100 .

Is the 878 AutoMaster a pump action shotgun?

It is the Remington 878 Automaster. I know several of you may be scratching your heads thinking I must be mistaken, but this is not a misprint. Everyone has heard of the model 870 Wingmaster, one of the finest pump-action shotguns ever produced.

Is the Remington 870 Wingmaster a semi automatic?

Everyone has heard of the model 870 Wingmaster, one of the finest pump-action shotguns ever produced. Very few have heard of its sister, the 878 Automaster, a semi-automatic shotgun based on the 870 architecture.

How do you remove the forearm from a Remington 878?

Once the cap has been removed, the barrel and forearm may be removed by sliding it forward out of the receiver. Now, the forearm may be removed from the barrel by sliding it off of the barrel ring. Here are the twin gas ports inside the barrel ring.

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