I have an 870 in 16 gauge. I am thinking the reciever is the same size as the 12 gauge. Could any body tell me why I could not throw in a 12 gauge bolt and put on a 12 gauge barrel, giving me a missing gauge without purchasing a new gun. I saw a barrel on here that was 1970's priced.
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16 to 12 conversion 870.
- Thread starter birdshot
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Mike Irwin
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Magazine tube, carrier, lifter, shell guides, barrel....
By the time you get all that replaced by buying it a la carte, it would probably be cheaper to buy another 870.
Or sell the 16 gauge and guy a 12 gauge.
Oh, another thought...
If the mag. tube is (I'm sure it is) a different diameter, you're going to have to drill the receiver to accept a new magazine tube in 12 gauge.
At that point, you no longer have a 16 gauge. You've rededicated it.
By the time you get all that replaced by buying it a la carte, it would probably be cheaper to buy another 870.
Or sell the 16 gauge and guy a 12 gauge.
Oh, another thought...
If the mag. tube is (I'm sure it is) a different diameter, you're going to have to drill the receiver to accept a new magazine tube in 12 gauge.
At that point, you no longer have a 16 gauge. You've rededicated it.
mag tub.
The mag tube is .901" ID, which is adequate for 12 gauge .881 at rim.
The problem was the ring at the receiver end of the mag tube was only .836, and the ejection port was .846". I am no longer thinking the conversion as a quick swap out of parts. Thanks to all who participated.
The mag tube is .901" ID, which is adequate for 12 gauge .881 at rim.
The problem was the ring at the receiver end of the mag tube was only .836, and the ejection port was .846". I am no longer thinking the conversion as a quick swap out of parts. Thanks to all who participated.