870 buttstock removal

[Byron Quick]

I've got an 870 Wingmaster. How do I take the buttstock off? Thanks.

 

[Jim K]

You need a long screwdriver. Remove the butt plate and there is a screw deep in the lower hole that you have to remove. It is a standard slot screw, not a bolt.

Be careful. It is easy to crack the stock if you get the screwdriver wedged in beside the screw and put on pressure.

Jim

 

[Monty]

OK, so how do you remove the butt plate or recoil pad?

Thanks, Monty

 

[Snorkel Bob]

there are 2 small holes that a phillips can fit into. Those will release the buttpad

 

[ACORN]

The actual surface of the pad has 2 slits that close up when you remove the screwdriver. They are invisible until you look for them. Look closely and you will see them. BTW use a round shaft screwdriver to remove the pad, a square shaft might work like a reamer and open up these "invisible" holes.

 

[JNewell]

And make sure you lubricate the screwdriver shaft with something. Vaseline is good (really).