I just bought a used 870. It appears to be in excellent condition in all respects except one. The one cartridge stop (left as you look at the bottom of the gun, barrel up) does not depress so you can load a shell. If you bring the slide back half way it will then depress so you can load shells. But as you cycle the action the stop does not release and allow shells to leave the tube.
I took the gun apart, cleaned and oiled it, but could not fix it. The spring seems to function normally, but the mechanism won't allow its function at the proper time.
Is this adjustable / fixable? What controls the release of the cartridge stop?
Thanks in advance.
pete 357
I took the gun apart, cleaned and oiled it, but could not fix it. The spring seems to function normally, but the mechanism won't allow its function at the proper time.
Is this adjustable / fixable? What controls the release of the cartridge stop?
Thanks in advance.
pete 357
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