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Length
Single source8.5 in (216 mm)[source]
Remington Model 870 · Length · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | M1911 pistol | Remington Model 870 |
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| Type | Semi-automatic pistol[source] | Pump-action shotgun[source]Remington Model 870 · Type |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | United States[source]Remington Model 870 · Place of origin |
| In service | 1911–present[source] | 1950–present[source]Remington Model 870 · In service |
| Used by | See Users |
26.3 in (670 mm) to 50.5 in (1,280 mm)[source]Remington Model 870 · Length
Effective; Effective firing range
Single source50 m (160 ft)[source]
Commander model
Single sourceGovernment model
Single sourceOfficer model
Single sourceGovernment model: 5.03 in (127 mm) Commander model: 4.25 in (108 mm) Officer model: 3.5 in (89 mm)[source]
Remington 870 · 410 Turkey TSS · Barrel length
Single sourceRemington 870 · Fieldmaster · 28, 26, 21, 18.75, 26 and 711, 660, 533, 476, 660 and
Single sourceMuzzle velocity
Single source830 ft/s (253 m/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
See Users[source]Remington Model 870 · Used by |
| Wars | As standard U.S. service pistol : Philippine-American War World War I Banana Wars World War II Korean War Vietnam War In non-US standard use: Finnish Civil War Chaco War Constitutionalist Revolution Chinese Civil War Spanish Civil War First Indochina War 1948 Palestine war Indonesian National Revolution Algerian War Laotian Civil War Cuban Revolution Bay of Pigs Invasion The Troubles Basque conflict Rhodesian Bush War Cambodian Civil War Cambodian–Vietnamese War Sino-Vietnamese War Iran–Iraq War Falklands War Lebanese Civil War Salvadoran Civil War Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War Syrian Civil War Russo-Ukrainian War[source] | Vietnam War Rhodesian Bush War Lebanese Civil War War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source]Remington Model 870 · Wars |
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| Designer | John Browning[source] | L.Ray Crittendon, Phillip Haskell, Ellis Hailston, G.E. Pinckney[source]Remington Model 870 · Designer |
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| Designed | 1911 (Model 1911) 1924 (Model 1911A1)[source] | 1950[source]Remington Model 870 · Designed |
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| Manufacturer | Colt Manufacturing Company , Smith & Wesson , Norinco , other companies[source] | Remington Arms[source]Remington Model 870 · Manufacturer |
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| Unit cost | $26.38 (1938), equal to $603 now[source] | $ 350[source]Remington Model 870 · Unit cost |
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| Produced | 1911–present[source] | 1951–present[source]Remington Model 870 · Produced |
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| No. built | 2,734,345 (produced by Colt) 4,294,345 (total including licensed copies)[source] | 11,000,000+[source]Remington Model 870 · No. built |
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| Variants | M1911A1 M1911A2 FN Grand Browning RIA Officers Kongsberg Colt MEU(SOC) pistol[source] | See Variants[source]Remington Model 870 · Variants |
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| Cartridge | .45 ACP , .455 Webley Auto (British Contract), .38 Super , 9x19mm Parabellum , 7.65mm Parabellum , 9mm Steyr , .400 Corbon , others[source] | 12 gauge , 16 gauge , 20 gauge , 28 gauge , or .410 bore[source]Remington Model 870 · Cartridge 12-gauge[source]Remington 870 · FieldMaster Deer .410-bore[source]Remington 870 · 410 Turkey TSS 12-gauge[source]Remington 870 · Turkey Camo 12-gauge[source]Remington 870 · SPS Superslug 12-gauge, 20-gauge[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster 12-gauge, 20-gauge[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster Synthetic 12-gauge[source]Remington 870 · Special Purpose Marine Magnum 12-gauge ( 2 + 3 ⁄ 4 ", 3" and 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 ")[source]Remington 870 · SPS Super Mag Turkey Predator 12-gauge ( 2 + 3 ⁄ 4 ", 3" and 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 ")[source]Remington 870 · Super Magnum Flyaway 12-gauge ( 2 + 3 ⁄ 4 ", 3" and 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 ")[source]Remington 870 · Super Magnum Turkey/Waterfowl Camo 12-gauge ( 2 + 3 ⁄ 4 " and 3"), 20-gauge, and .410-bore[source]Remington 870 · Wingmaster 12-gauge[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster Fully Rifled Cantilever |
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| Action | Short recoil operation[source] | Pump-action[source]Remington Model 870 · Action |
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| Feed system | 7-, 8-, 9-, 10- or 12-round box magazines[source] | 3+1, 4+1, 5+1, 6+1, or 7+1 round internal tube magazine , or an external 6+1 box magazine[source]Remington Model 870 · Feed system |
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| Former operator · Argentina | Argentina[source] | — |
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| Former operator · Austria | Austria[source] | — |
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| Former operator · Canada | Canada[source] | — |
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| Former operator · China | China[source] | — |
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| Former operator · Cuba | Cuba[source] | — |
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| Former operator · El Salvador | El Salvador[source] | — |
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| Former operator · Estonia | Estonia[source] | — |
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| Former operator · Finland | Finland[source] | — |
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| Former operator · France | France[source] | — |
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| Former operator · Democratic Republic of Georgia | Democratic Republic of Georgia[source] | — |
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| Former operator · Kingdom of Laos | Kingdom of Laos[source] | — |
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| Former operator · Luxembourg | Luxembourg[source] | — |
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| Former operator · Nazi Germany | Nazi Germany[source] | — |
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| Former operator · New Zealand | New Zealand[source] | — |
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| Former operator · Norway | Norway[source] | — |
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| Former operator · Japan | Japan[source] | — |
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| Former operator · Panama | Panama[source] | — |
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| Former operator · Israel | Israel[source] | — |
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| Former operator · Poland | Poland[source] | — |
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| Former operator · Russian Empire | Russian Empire[source] | — |
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| Former operator · South Vietnam | South Vietnam[source] | — |
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| Former operator · Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia[source] | — |
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| Former operator · Soviet Union | Soviet Union[source] | — |
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| Former operator · Ukrainian People's Republic | Ukrainian People's Republic[source] | — |
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| Former operator · United Kingdom | United Kingdom[source] | — |
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| Former operator · Mandatory Palestine | Mandatory Palestine[source] | — |
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| Role | single-action , recoil-operated , semi-automatic pistol chambered primarily for the .45 ACP cartridge[source] | — |
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| Source measurement | During the end of 1899 and into 1900, a test of self-loading pistols was conducted, including entries from Mauser ( C96 "Broomhandle" ), Mannlicher ( Mannlicher M1894 ), and Colt ( Colt M1900 ). This led to a purchase of 1,000 DWM Luger pistols , chambered in 7.65mm Luger . During field trials, these ran into some problems, especially with stopping power . Other governments had made similar complaints. Consequently, DWM produced an enlarged version of the round, the 9×19mm Parabellum , with fifty weapons chambered for it, tested by the U.S. Army in 1903.[source]M1911 pistol · History / Early history and adaptations; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage By the late 1970s, the M1911A1 was acknowledged to be showing its age. Under political pressure from Congress to standardize on a single modern pistol design, the U.S. Air Force ran a Joint Service Small Arms Program to select a new semi-automatic pistol using the NATO -standard 9mm Parabellum pistol cartridge.[source]M1911 pistol · History / Service history / Replacement; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage In addition to the .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol), M1911 models chambered for .455 Webley Auto , .38 Super , 9×19mm Parabellum , 7.65mm Parabellum , 9mm Steyr , .400 Corbon , and other cartridges were offered.[source]M1911 pistol · Design / Calibers; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Maintaining the simple recoil assembly, 5-inch barrel (though using a stainless-steel, match-grade barrel), and internal extractor, the ICQB is not much different from Browning's original design.[source]M1911 pistol · Versions / M45 MEU(SOC); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Modern conversion kits are manufactured/sold to enable a user to convert an M1911-type pistol to fire 7.62x25mm from 9×19mm Parabellum and .38 Super calibers.[source]M1911 pistol · Versions / Rechambered versions; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage | — |
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| Sights | — | Bead, twin bead, adjustable open sights, or ghost ring (all iron sights ). Also cantilever and receiver-mounts for scopes[source]Remington Model 870 · Sights |
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| Barrel type | — | Fully rifled[source]Remington 870 · FieldMaster Deer Vent Rib, Rem Choke[source]Remington 870 · 410 Turkey TSS Vent Rib, Rem Choke[source]Remington 870 · Turkey Camo Fully rifled extra heavy (fluted)[source]Remington 870 · SPS Superslug Vent rib Rem Choke and fully rifled[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster Vent rib Rem Choke and fully rifled[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster Synthetic Cylinder choke[source]Remington 870 · Special Purpose Marine Magnum Rem Choke[source]Remington 870 · SPS Super Mag Turkey Predator Vent rib, Rem Choke[source]Remington 870 · Super Magnum Flyaway Vent rib, Rem Choke[source]Remington 870 · Super Magnum Turkey/Waterfowl Camo Vent Rib, Rem Choke[source]Remington 870 · Wingmaster Fully rifled[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster Fully Rifled Cantilever |
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Remington 870 · Fieldmaster · Barrel length
Single sourceRemington 870 · FieldMaster Deer · Barrel length
Single sourceRemington 870 · Fieldmaster Fully Rifled Cantilever · Barrel length
Single sourceRemington 870 · Fieldmaster Synthetic · 28, 26, 21, 21 and 710, 660, 530, 530 and
Single sourceRemington 870 · Fieldmaster Synthetic · Barrel length
Single sourceRemington 870 · Special Purpose Marine Magnum · Barrel length
Single sourceRemington 870 · SPS Super Mag Turkey Predator · Barrel length
Single sourceRemington 870 · SPS Superslug · Barrel length
Single sourceRemington 870 · Super Magnum Flyaway · Barrel length
Single sourceRemington 870 · Super Magnum Turkey/Waterfowl Camo · Barrel length
Single sourceRemington 870 · Turkey Camo · Barrel length
Single sourceRemington 870 · Wingmaster · Barrel length
Single sourceRemington Model 870 · Barrel length · Barrel length
Single source14 in (360 mm) to 30 in (760 mm)[source]Remington Model 870 · Barrel length
20 in (510 mm)[source]Remington 870 · FieldMaster Deer
25 in (640 mm)[source]Remington 870 · 410 Turkey TSS
21 in (530 mm)[source]Remington 870 · Turkey Camo
25 + 1 ⁄ 2 in (650 mm)[source]Remington 870 · SPS Superslug
28, 26, 21, 18.75, 26 and 20 in (711, 660, 533, 476, 660 and 508 mm)[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster
28, 26, 21, 21 and 20 in (710, 660, 530, 530 and 510 mm)[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster Synthetic
18 + 1 ⁄ 2 in (470 mm)[source]Remington 870 · Special Purpose Marine Magnum
20 in (510 mm)[source]Remington 870 · SPS Super Mag Turkey Predator
28 in (710 mm)[source]Remington 870 · Super Magnum Flyaway
26 in (660 mm)[source]Remington 870 · Super Magnum Turkey/Waterfowl Camo
25–28 in (640–710 mm)[source]Remington 870 · Wingmaster
20 in (510 mm)[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster Fully Rifled Cantilever