Rem 870 fore-end tube assembly broke

[goldscud]

The old 870 finally had a failure after 40+ years

Where can I get a new fore- end assembly?
Or can it just be welded?

[elkhunter11]

Try Western Gun Parts.

[catnthehat]

A fella brought one in to me 10 years back , broken the very same way. I took it to a buddy who fixed it up in a few minutes, TIG welding it .
A bit of file work and some vsrbecue paint and it has been in service since!
Cat

[goldscud]

Thanks fellas

[fordtruckin]

Good luck! I’m an 870 armorer for my agency and we haven’t been able to find any replacement parts for Remington since they went belly up. A lot of used for sale on places like gunbroker or eBay. There is a new style and old style. I wouldn’t be opposed to giving welding a try. The big thing is making sure it’s the same length as the timing cuts on each leg activate the left or right shell catch at the right time.

[crosman177]

Wish you had posted earlier. Auction last weekend on icollector has tons of compete forends going for $30. Also try tradex they might have them.