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by Bnelson
Mon Apr 11, 2022 6:00 am
Forum: RS / Post - 1898
Topic: Model 870 Vent Rib Attachment
Replies: 6
Views: 1414

Re: Model 870 Vent Rib Attachment

The barrel is a 12 gauge with a 26" barrel.
Bruce
by Bnelson
Sat Apr 09, 2022 6:19 am
Forum: RS / Post - 1898
Topic: Model 870 Vent Rib Attachment
Replies: 6
Views: 1414

Re: Model 870 Vent Rib Attachment

I agree with you on that, but he is a young 20 something and has been scolded heavily by his family. I am just trying to clean up what I can for him since it was his grandfather's gun.
Bruce
by Bnelson
Fri Apr 08, 2022 7:15 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: Remington Keene
Replies: 3
Views: 4971

Re: Remington Keene

That is an interesting project. I've found that parts are basically unavailable anywhere for these. I had picked up a project Keene rifle that was mostly there for $250, and found out that the extra parts I needed were not available anywhere at any price. I searched a couple years and eventually fou...
by Bnelson
Fri Apr 08, 2022 7:08 pm
Forum: RS / Post - 1898
Topic: Model 870 Vent Rib Attachment
Replies: 6
Views: 1414

Model 870 Vent Rib Attachment

Can anyone tell me how the vent rib is attached on the 870 model? I have a friend who left the gun in a case and it is rusted to the point where it needs to be reblued. I know that hot bluing will separate the rib from the barrel if it is soft solder, but won't if it is attached with silver solder. ...
by Bnelson
Wed Jul 03, 2013 3:12 pm
Forum: WTB / Pre - 1899
Topic: WTB Remington Keene Bolt Parts
Replies: 1
Views: 5429

WTB Remington Keene Bolt Parts

I have acquired a mostly complete Remington Keene rifle. I have the front portion of the bolt, but am missing the rear portion and the internals. I know that these are extremely hard to find parts for, but does anyone have any idea of where there might be some parts that I need???
Bruce