UPDATE - Options for Remmy 870 Ejector Spring

00buck

March 02, 2010 17:35

The shells weren't ejecting very well on my 870. So I gave the spring a small tug with some pliers and it broke at the rivet.

Is there another option for replacing the ejector spring other than putting in new rivets? Could the existing rivet be drilled and tapped for a threaded screw?

Replacement parts will be here tomorrow (front and rear rivets, new spring and ejector plate)

thanks 00Buck

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  Geri

  March 03, 2010 03:36

  The ones I have replaced required new rivets every time. Also the special rivet tools.

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  MIKE WISKEY

  March 03, 2010 03:56

  "Also the special rivet tools."............and refinishing the receiver for a proper job

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  00buck

  March 03, 2010 05:17

  If the existing rivet could be drilled and tapped, then I wouldn't need to refinish the receiver. I was just wondering if anyone had fixed it with a small screw instead of replacing the whole rivet.

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  00buck

  March 24, 2010 17:37

  Used a size/number one drill bit and tap. Drilled a hole all the way through the rivet. Tapped the hole. Placed the spring in place and secured it with a number 1 screw.
  The screw head had to be ground down a hair or two so the shells would extract. Works perfectly. Save $40 and didn't need to refinish the receiver.

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