Remington 870 Express Super Magnum Ejector Rail Cracked, Any Ideas?

[Fox]

My ejector rail on my 870 super magnum is cracked and I am looking for ideas/options. I took it to a gunsmith and he said they need a special tool to put the rivets back in. He did mention though that they may be able to find a screw on version like the older 870s, but since it is a super magnum is this possible? Anyone know of what options there are? I would hate to have to spend $200 on a gun that is $350 new.

Thanks

 

[gitrdun]

I understand your dilemma of not wanting to spend nearly what the gun is worth to repair it. But, a couple of hours work will definitely run you well above $100.00 and close to $200.00. (Smiths have to eat too you know). That being said, and I don't have my 870 (wingmaster) on hand, what if you were to purchase a new ejector which would come drilled for rivets. Drill & tap the holes, enlarge receiver holes to accept the screw diameter. Thread it in using some permanent loctite. Just a quick fix for a $350.00 shotgun.

 

[Fox]

I talked with the best smith in the city, he said $70 if I don't care to have it re-blued. The threaded option does not really work as the receviver length is not compatible to the older style screw on ones.

 

[bandicoot]

You can get the parts and tools from Brownells to do it yourself. Cost was maybe around $50 if I remember correctly but then you have the tools if you ever need to do it again.

 

[Mick Jagger]

Tagged for interest.

 

[cosmic]

Well - Some claim that the rivets can be re-peened, thus saving the cosmetics issue.