IMPORTANT!

This manual contains operating,

care, and maintenance instructions. To Page 2........The Ten Commandments of
ensure safe operation, any user of this Firearm Safety
firearm must read and understand this manual before Page 7........Important Parts of the Firearm
using the firearm. Failure to follow the instructions and
Page 10......To Assemble the Firearm
heed the warnings in this manual can cause property
Page 11 ......To Load the Firearm
damage, personal injury, and/or death.
Page 12 .....To Unload the Firearm
This manual should always accompany this firearm,
Page 14 .....Lubrication and Maintenance
and be transferred with it upon change of ownership.
Page 19 .....To Function Test the Firearm
WARNING! Keep this firearm out of the reach of chil-
Page 25 .....Parts List
dren, unauthorized individuals, and others
unfamiliar with safe handing of firearms. Page 28 .....How to Obtain Parts and Service
A Tradition of Performance and Safety.
In 1816 Eliphalet Remington was confident he could make a flintlock that was as good or
better than any he could buy. His confidence was well founded. The barrel he handcraft-
ed set a new standard for firearm accuracy and spawned generations of products that
have made Remington® America's leading gunmaker. While performance and style are
certainly hallmarks of Remington firearms, one factor ultimately drives their performance.
Safety. Eliphalet Remington never lost sight of the fact that his rifles were potentially lethal
and could kill someone if handled improperly. And after more than 190+ years the same
Eliphalet Remington’s first
holds true for any firearm, including your new Remington. Eliphalet Remington's first flint- flintlock launched a proud
lock launched a proud tradition of accuracy and responsibility. tradition of accuracy &
responsibility

Safety is Critical to Performance.

A superbly crafted firearm is only as good as the hands that hold it. You can never be too careful. Shooting acci-
dents are often caused by careless oversights such as failing to control the direction of the muzzle, failing to fully
engage the safety, leaving ammunition in the chamber or using improper loads. These oversights can result in the
destruction of life, limb or property. There's no calling back a bullet once it's been fired, so it's critical that you know
the principles of safe firearm handling and storage before you ever take your new Remington firearm out of the
box.

The proper use and performance of your firearm depends on correct assembly and maintenance, so it's critical
that you familiarize yourself with the information in this instruction book. Even if you're a veteran shooter with a
collection of Remington firearms, take the time to read this literature. Not all firearms are the same. That means the
first step in safe handling is to learn the features and requirements of your new Remington.

The Ten CommandmenTs of firearm safeTy

The Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety should be etched in your memory forever. Let them govern your
action wherever and whenever you’re involved with firearms. In the field. On the range. Or in your home.
Please take the time to review and understand these rules.

1st C O M M A N D M E N T
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
This is the most important firearm safety rule. A safe direction is one in which an acci-
dental discharge will not cause injury to yourself or others. Never allow your firearm to
point at anything you don't intend to shoot. Be especially careful when you're loading or
unloading. Treat every firearm as if it were loaded. And make it a habit to know where the
muzzle is pointed at all times, even when your firearm is un-loaded. No one will be injured
by an accidental discharge if you keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction. It's as sim-
ple as that.

2nd C O M M A N D M E N T
Firearms should be Unloaded When Not Actually in Use.
Load your firearm only when you're in the field or on the target range and ready to fire. Never let a loaded firearm
out of your sight or out of your hands. Unload it as soon as you're finished shooting - before you bring it into your
car, camp or home. Remember, unloading your firearm means unloading it completely, so there is no ammunition
in the chamber or in the magazine. Before handling a firearm or passing it to someone else, visually check the
chamber, receiver and magazine to be certain they do not contain ammunition. Always keep the firearm's action
open when not in use. Never assume a firearm is unloaded even if you were the last person to use it. Always check
for yourself.

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• Let common sense rule when you carry a loaded firearm. If you're in a situation that
could risk accidental discharge - such as crossing a fence, wading through a stream or
climbing a tree - always unload your firearm. Never pull or push a loaded firearm toward
yourself or another person. Never carry a loaded firearm in a scabbard, detached
holster or gun case.
• Certain firearms (including some Remington® rifles and shotguns) are equipped with
internal security devices to prevent unauthorized use. In addition, some firearms own-
ers use external devices, such as cable locks and trigger blocks, for the same purpose. Firearms should be stored in a
secure place where children
Even if you use such a device, you should still keep your firearm unloaded when stored cannot access them. A gun safe
or not in use. And using internal or external devices cannot substitute, however, for is an ideal way to secure your
firearm
securing your firearms and ammunition in a separate, locked location.
• Safe storage of firearms is just as critical as safe handling. Never store firearms loaded. Be sure to keep your
firearms in a secure place where unauthorized persons cannot get their hands on them without your knowledge.
• Take special care if there are children around. Children are fascinated by firearms. It's a natural curiosity that
can have tragic consequences when not properly supervised. Store your firearms in a locked gun safe or some
other location that physically bars a child from gaining access.
• Ammunition should be stored and locked in a location separate from your firearm. Never leave an unsecured
firearm or ammunition in a closet, dresser drawer or under the bed. Remember, it is your responsibility to make
sure that children and others unfamiliar with firearms cannot get access to your firearm and ammunition.

3rd C O M M A N D M E N T
DON'T RELY ON YOUR GUN'S SAFETY
Treat every Firearm as if it can fire at any time, whether or not there's pressure on the trigger. Your firearm has been
carefully designed to maximize performance and safety. However, because a firearm's safety is a mechanical device,
it could fail.
Human error is a more likely reason for a firearm safety to fail. By mistake, you may think the safety is on when it
really isn't. Or the safety may have been disengaged without your knowledge. Or you could think your firearm is
unloaded when there's actually a cartridge or shell in it. A mechanical safety is not a substitute for common sense.
It's merely a supplement to your proper handling of a firearm.
Never touch the trigger on a firearm until you are ready to shoot. Keep your fingers away from the trigger when
you're loading or unloading. Don't pull the trigger when the safety is engaged or positioned between safe and fire.
Before using your firearm, read this instruction book to understand the exact location and operation of your
firearm's safety. Even when the safety is on, maintain control of your loaded firearm and control the direction of the
muzzle. In other words, don't rely on your safety to justify careless handling. If your firearm's internal mechanisms
are broken or have been altered, your firearm may fire even when the safety is on. Remember, you and your safe
firearm handling practices are your firearm's best safety.

4th C O M M A N D M E N T
BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT’S BEYOND IT.
You can't stop a shot in mid-air, so never fire unless you know
exactly where your shot is going and what it will strike. Never fire
at a sound, a movement or a patch of color. A hunter in camou-
flage can easily be mistaken for a target by an impulsive shooter.
Before you pull the trigger be absolutely sure of your target and
what's behind it. Make sure the shot has a backstop such as a hillside or dense material like
sand. Remember, bullets can travel great distances with tremendous velocity. Know how far your
shot will go if you miss your target or the bullet ricochets.

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 5th C O M M A N D M E N T
Use Proper Ammunition
Every firearm is designed to use a certain caliber or gauge of ammunition. Using the wrong ammunition, mixing ammu-
nition or using improperly reloaded ammunition can cause serious personal injury or death. And it only takes one car-
tridge or shotshell of the incorrect caliber or gauge, or which has been improperly reloaded, to destroy your firearm. It's
your responsibility to make sure the ammunition you use exactly matches the caliber or gauge of your firearm. Refer to
this instruction book to find out the specific requirements of your firearm. Always read and heed the instructions on
ammunition boxes.
Confusing shells or cartridges can cause serious personal injury or death and destroy your firearm. Examine your shells
or cartridges closely and use only the precise caliber or gauge for your specific firearm. For example, suppose you acci-
dentally loaded a 20 ga. shell into a 12 ga. shotgun. Because the 20 ga. shell is too small for the chamber, the 20 ga.
shell could travel down the barrel and get lodged in the bore. If you then loaded a standard 12 ga. shell behind it and
fired, the 12 ga. shot will slam into the lodged 20 ga. shell and may cause the barrel to explode right in your hand. This
is commonly called a 12/20 burst, and it can kill you.
Check all ammunition before you load it to make sure it matches your firearm's requirements. Every Remington® car-
tridge and shell is head-stamped with its caliber or gauge for easy identification. Likewise, you'll find the caliber or gauge
of your new Remington firearm imprinted on the barrel.
reloading requires extra diligence.
If you're an ammunition reloader, you are responsible for personally ensuring that the loads and components of your
reloaded ammunition meet your firearm's factory-tested standards. Never use ammunition, which has been reloaded by
someone else!
Many shooters handload as a hobby or to save money on commercial, factory-made ammunition. However, it requires
a thorough knowledge of reloading procedures and a deep respect for the explosive potential of gunpowder.
Firearms are designed, manufactured and proof-tested to standards based on factory-loaded ammunition. Handloaded
or reloaded ammunition that deviates, either intentionally or accidentally, from load or component recommendations can
be very dangerous.
Reloaders must observe all possible safety precautions and practices related to the proper handling of explosives.
Whether you're a seasoned reloader or just starting out, you should study the subject, watch reloading demonstrations
and talk to experienced reloaders.
The first rule of reloading is to always follow the manufacturer's instructions for the components you're using. They'll
tell you to follow certain guidelines. Namely:
1. Don't mix or substitute powders or primers.
2. Don't use unknown or substandard components.
3. Use only suitable components that have been factory-tested by reputable ammunition,
powder and bullet manufacturers.
4. Always be sure to use the manufacturer's recommended recipe when reloading.
Not following these guidelines could result in severe injury to yourself or severe damage to your firearm. Dangerously high
pressure and explosions can result from an overcharge of powder or other deviations from established reloading guidelines.
Be very careful. The process of reloading exposes you to environmentally hazardous material. Lead, which is known to cause
cancer and birth defects, is the most common substance in bullets and shot. It is important to handle lead bullets and shot
with extreme care. Work only in a well-ventilated area and always wash your hands after exposure and before eating. Never
smoke while reloading.
Primers and powders are also highly toxic and flammable. So after reloading be sure to clean up all materials from your
work area. Don't leave primer or powder spills anywhere on the floor or bench top. Dispose of all waste material in accor-
dance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
Finally, when reloading or handloading concentrate on what you're doing at all times. Do not be distracted by talking to
others, listening to the radio or watching TV while reloading. Never reload after consuming alcoholic beverages or drugs
of any kind. You are working with extremely hazardous materials and you can't risk even a few seconds of distraction.
Remember, if you reload, you are the ammunition manufacturer and you are responsible for the performance and safe-
ty of your reloaded ammunition.

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 6th C O M M A N D M E N T
IF YOUR GUN FAILS TO FIRE WHEN THE TRIGGER IS PULLED, HANDLE WITH CARE.
If for some reason the ammunition doesn't fire when you pull the trigger, stop and remember the 1st
Commandment of Firearm Safety - always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Keep your face away from
the breech, then put the safety on, carefully open the action, unload the firearm and dispose of the cartridge safe-
ly. Remember that anytime there's a shell in the chamber, your firearm is loaded and ready to use. Even if you
tried to shoot and your firearm didn't fire, treat your firearm as if it could still discharge.

7th C O M M A N D M E N T
ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING.
Your sight and hearing risk injury from shooting and should be protected at all
times. Wear protective shooting glasses to guard against falling shot, clay target
chips, powder residue, ruptured cartridge cases and even twigs and branches in
the field. Also be sure to wear eye protection when you're disassembling or clean-
ing a firearm so that tensioned parts (like springs) and cleaning solvents don't
come in contact with your eyes. Continued exposure to shooting noise can perma-
nently damage your hearing. On the range, where shooting volume is the loudest, be sure to use the maximum
protection of a headset. Learn to use ear protection at all times.

8th C O M M A N D M E N T
BE SURE THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SHOOTING.
Before loading your firearm, open the action and make sure there's no ammunition in the chamber or maga-
zine. Check the barrel for any obstructions or debris. Even a small amount of snow, mud, excess lubricant or
grease in the bore can dangerously increase pressure and cause the barrel to bulge or burst when firing. Use a
cleaning rod and patch to wipe away anti-rust compounds or any other residues or obstructions in the barrel.
Never try to shoot out an obstruction by loading another shell and firing!
When firing, rely on your instincts. If the noise or recoil of your firearm seems weak, stop everything, unload
your firearm and be sure nothing is lodged in the barrel. Remember the 12/20 burst? That's what can happen
when the barrel is obstructed. Always be sure you're using the correct ammunition in your firearm and that it's
free of obstructions.

9th C O M M A N D M E N T
DON'T ALTER OR MODIFY YOUR GUN AND HAVE IT SERVICED REGULARLY.
Your firearm has been designed to operate according to certain factory specifications. You'll jeopardize your
safety and that of others around you by attempting to alter its trigger, mechanical safety or other mechanisms.
So never alter or modify your firearm in any way.
Like any mechanical device, a firearm is subject to wear. It must be main-
tained and periodically serviced to assure optimum safety and performance.
Only a qualified service facility should service, repair or modify your
Remington firearm. Consult your instruction book for instructions on how to
send your firearm to the factory or for the location of the nearest Remington
authorized repair station.
Proper cleaning and lubrication are also important to firearm maintenance
and are necessary to assure accuracy, safety and reliability. Before cleaning,
always make sure that your firearm is completely unloaded. And always clean
the barrel from the chamber end to the muzzle when possible.
Make it a practice to clean your bore every time you're going to shoot. Be sure to clean your entire firearm before
and after long-term storage and no less than once a year. It's also important to clean your firearm whenever it's been
exposed to adverse conditions such as rain, dirt, mud, snow, sleet or saltwater.

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For safe and dependable operation of your firearm, all parts of your firearm must be properly cleaned and
lubricated. Periodically inspect the internal workings of your firearm to be sure they're clean and free of rust,
unwanted dirt and debris.
Use recommended lubricants on your firearm and do not over-lubricate. Excessive use of a non-recommended
lubricant could adversely affect the function and safe operation of your firearm. Remember, you are responsible
for the proper care and maintenance of your firearm. Failure to properly maintain your firearm cannot only dam-
age or ruin your firearm, it can expose you and others to unnecessary risks of personal injury or death.
Remington® has a wide range of firearm care products and resources for best results when cleaning your firearm.
Everything from solvents and lubricants to rods and patches. They're all available from your Remington dealer.

10th C O M M A N D M E N T
LEARN THE MECHANICS AND HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS OF YOUR FIREARM.
Not all firearms are alike. They have different mechanical characteristics that dictate how you should carry and han-
dle them. Anyone who plans to use a firearm should first become totally familiar with the type of firearm it is and the
safe handling procedures for loading, unloading, carrying, shooting and storing it.
Before you even unpack your new Remington firearm, read this instruction book from
cover to cover and familiarize yourself with the different component parts of the
firearm. Then read, understand and follow the Ten Commandments of Firearm
Safety in this manual.
WARNING! Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms
or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead, a substance known
to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, cancer and other serious physi-
cal injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after
exposure.
SHOOT SOBER!!
There's one other rule that must be followed when handling firearms. In fact, respect for this rule is necessary in
order to effectively practice the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety. The rule is: SHOOT SOBER! Firearms and
alcohol or drugs make a deadly combination. Never consume anything that would mildly impair your judgment or
physical coordination when you're using a firearm. A staggering percentage of the shooting accidents that occur
every year involve alcohol or drugs. Be smart. Always shoot sober and stay alive.
WARNING! Failure to follow any of these safety rules may cause personal injury or death to the shooter or
bystander and damage to property. Do not use a firearm until you fully understand and practice the Ten
Commandments of Firearm Safety. If you have any questions about the safe use of a Remington firearm, write to us
at Remington Arms Company, LLC, Consumer Service, P.O. Box 700, Madison, NC 27025-0700, or call us at 1-800-
243-9700.
DON'T KEEP THIS TO YOURSELF.
Now that you're a firearm owner you have the obligation to help ensure that shooting sports are safe for everyone -
participants and bystanders alike. You can do that by practicing these principles of firearm safety and passing them
on to others - especially new shooters. Set an example for beginners. Be a guide to their safe entry into the exciting
world of shooting sports. Invest your time and patience for the love of the sport and for its future. After all, it's your
love of the sport that led you to buy a new Remington.
Firearm ownership is a right and privilege. It's a right guaranteed in this nation's Constitution. It's a privilege, which
carries with it a personal responsibility to use your firearm in a way which will ensure your safety and the safety of
others. The preservation of this right and privilege depends on the personal commitment of you and your fellow
shooters to the safe and responsible use of firearms. Let the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety outlined in the
manual guide you at all times. Teach and promote these rules whenever you can. Remember, firearm safety depends
on you! That's the only way to really enjoy your new Remington firearm and to preserve sport shooting as we know
it today.

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 Remington® Model 887™ Nitro Magnum Pump Action Shotgun
Congratulations on your choice of a Remington®. With proper care, it should give you many years
of dependable use and enjoyment. For best results, we recommend that you use Remington
Ammunition - the ammunition used in factory testing your firearm against our rigorous function
and performance standards.
PICTURE 1 This picture shows the main parts of a REMINGTON® MODEL 887™ Nitro Magnum Pump Action
Shotgun. The picture will aid in understanding the instructions.
Receiver Barrel Front Sight
Ejection Port
Stock

Magazine Magazine Cap

Fore-End
Safety Trigger Muzzle
Magazine Release
Mechanism

General Operation Specifications for the gauge and length of the

The Remington Model 887™ Nitro Magnum is shotshells intended for use in your firearm are
a pump operated shotgun, incorporating a located on the shooter’s left side of the barrel.
steel barrel and receiver over molded with
high strength polymer. It is capable of firing
Important parts of
multiple shots with each cycle of the action the fIrearm
and pull of the trigger. At the start of the fir-
ing cycle after a chambered shell is dis- WARNING! Only use the specified gauge and
charged the bolt unlocks. As the fore-end or length shotshell ammunition specified for your
action is opened, the spent shell is pulled shotgun as designated on the barrel. See “To
from the chamber and expelled out of the Load Your Firearm.” on page 11.
receiver through the ejection port. As the
fore-end continues rearward the hammer is The Safety Mechanism
cocked and the trigger is reset. When the The safety mechanism of the Model 887™
fore-end is in the full rear position, a shell is Nitro Magnum shotgun provides protection
released from the magazine onto the carrier. against accidental or unintentional discharge
As the fore-end is moved forward the carrier under normal usage when properly engaged
rises and places the new shell in front of the and in good working order.
bolt. When the fore-end is moved fully for-
ward, the new shot shell is chambered and The safety mechanism is not a substitute for
bolt locks into the firing position, completing following the rules of safe gun handling.
the cycle. The cross-bolt type safety prevents the trig-
Serial Number, Shotshell ger from being pulled when engaged in the
Gauge and Length "ON" or "SAFE" position.
The serial number is located on the bottom
of the receiver. See Picture 2. To engage the safety mechanism, push the
"safety button" located at the rear of the trig-
ger guard to the shooter's right until the
button stops and the red band marking CAN-
NOT be seen. See Picture 3.

Always engage the safety mechanism by

moving the safety button to the shooter’s
Serial Number
right before handling, loading or unloading
Picture 2 Bottom of Receiver the firearm.

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 Additional Features:
Besides the manual safety mechanism, the
Model 887™ Nitro Magnum shotguns incor-
porate passive features providing additional
protection against accidental or unintentional
discharge under normal usage and in good
working order. These passive features such as
Safety
Mechanism
the inertia firing pin system, steel alloys
“Safe” Position PICTURE 3 and/or their metallurgical treatments, the
hammer, sear, and trigger engagements, the
When you are ready to FIRE the firearm, trigger disconnect, the breech lock-up sys-
disengage the Safety Mechanism by push- tem, head space, and the trigger guard all
ing the Safety Button to the shooter’s left work without direct input from the user as
until the button stops and the RED BAND long as your firearm is kept clean and in good
MARKING IS VISIBLE. See Picture 4. You working order.
have now disengaged the Safety WARNING! Do not alter, modify, bypass, or
Mechanism and the firearm is ready to render these safety features inoperative.
FIRE.
The Locking Device
PICTURE 4
This firearm was originally sold with a key-
operated locking device to assist the owner in
protecting against unauthorized use. These are
storage locking devices and the firearm should
be completely unloaded when stored or not in
use. Using a locking device cannot substitute
for securing your firearm and ammunition in
separate locked locations. See the Ten
Commandments of Firearm Safety, on page 2.
Safety Mechanism
“FIRE” Position
The locking device does not eliminate the need
for safe gun handling and storage, including
Do not touch the trigger while moving the safety
keeping this and every firearm unloaded and
button. Your fingers and all other objects should locked in a secure place when not in use. read
be kept outside of the trigger guard and away and follow these and other safety rules in this
from the trigger until you are actually ready to instruction book. Failure to read, understand,
FIRE. and obey these rules can result in serious per-
sonal injury or death. See “The Ten
Never pull the trigger when the Safety Commandments of Firearm Safety,” on page 2.
Mechanism is in the "ON” or “SAFE" posi- Keep your locking device engaged when your
tion. firearm is not in use. Keep the keys in a
WARNING! The firearm will discharge when secure place, inaccessible to others. DO NOT
the trigger is pulled and the safety mecha- leave your keys or any ammunition with your
nism is in the "OFF” or “FIRE" position. firearm, which should be kept unloaded and
locked in a safe place.
Even when the safety is engaged in the "ON” or
“SAFE" position, careless handling can cause
the firearm to discharge. See the Ten
Commandments of Firearm Safety, on page 2.

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The Fore-end and Bolt Release Guide to Shotguns and Shot Shell
Ammunition, publication or visit our web
The action will open when the fore-end is
site at www.remington.com.
moved rearward. The bolt release is used
to unlock the bolt. The action can be
opened when the bolt release is activated WARNING! Unload your firearm before
by pushing inward while moving the fore- removing or installing a choke tube and
end rearward. See Picture 5. the safety mechanism is engaged by placing
the safety in the “ON” or “SAFE” position.
PICTURE 5
Ejection Port WARNING! Never discharge your shotgun
without a choke tube properly installed, as
damage or injury may occur.
WARNING! Never discharge steel shot
through a lead only choke tube. Choke
tubes NOT designated for steel will be
marked “Lead Only”.
Fore End
Bolt The Magazine Plug
Release
The standard M887 is provided with a
magazine plug is provided with your shot-
gun to limit the magazine capacity to two
WARNING! When the fore-end or action (2) shot shells. A limited magazine capaci-
is forward in the closed position and the ty limit is required by the Federal Migratory
safety mechanism is in the “OFF” or Bird regulations and certain state laws.
“FIRE” position, the firearm can be dis-
Check with your local Fish & Game
charged by pulling the trigger.
Commission or other appropriate authori-
The Trigger Assembly ties to determine whether a magazine plug
is required to limit the magazine capacity
Pulling the trigger DISCHARGES the firearm.
within your jurisdiction.
The trigger assembly of the Model 887™
To install or remove a magazine plug, See:
shotgun is a single-action (SA) system. When
“To Install the Magazine Plug,” on page 13.
the trigger is pulled fully rearward, it starts
the firing sequence by releasing the hammer. WARNING! Before installing or removing a
The trigger assembly is not adjustable. All magazine plug, make sure the firearm is
repairs to the trigger assembly must be made completely unloaded and the safety mecha-
by the factory or a Remington Authorized nism is engaged by placing the safety in
Repair Center. the “ON” or “SAFE” position.
WARNING! Never place your finger on the
trigger unless you are ready to discharge Sights
the firearm. WARNING! Before adjusting the sights or
mounting any telescopic sights, make sure
The Choke Tube the firearm is completely unloaded and the
The inside bore constriction at the muzzle safety mechanism is engaged by placing
end of a shotgun’s barrel is known as the the safety in the “ON” or “SAFE” position.
“Choke”. When a shot shell is discharged, See instructions provided in packaging to
shot travels down the bore, exiting the change the front sight’s fiber optic (lite-
muzzle and begins to “spread-out”. The pipe).
spread of the shot is controlled by chang-
ing the muzzle constriction. The Model 887 Receiver Mounted Optics
has a changeable, screw-in, choke tube The top of the Model 887™ Nitro Magnum
system. To change or replace the barrel’s receiver maybe drilled and tapped to mount
choke tube, see: “To Change the Choke an optic sight mount (not provided). For optic
Tube,” on page 13. For more information mounting and adjustment, see the instruc-
about choke tubes, see: The Remington tions provided with your optic sight system.

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The Barrel 5. To remove the barrel, See: “To Dis-
assemble the Firearm for Cleaning,” on
WARNING! The inside of the barrel must be Page 15.
clean and free of obstructions. See the Ten 6. Insert cleaning rod into the muzzle and
Commandments of Firearm Safety, on page 2. lightly tap rod to free object from the bar-
rel.
To check the Barrel for Obstructions: 7. Push rod all the way through the barrel
1. Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe until the rod can be seen at the chamber
direction. opening.
2. Engage the safety mechanism by placing 8. If an object cannot be easily pushed out
the safety mechanism in the “ON” or of the barrel with a cleaning rod, return
“SAFE" position. The Red Band Will NOT the firearm to the factory or a Remington
Be Visible. Authorized Repair Center.
3. While pressing the bolt release, open the
bolt by pulling the fore-end rearward. To Assemble the Firearm:
The standard Model 887™ Nitro Magnum
was shipped with the barrel assembly
removed. See Picture 6. The M887 Tactical
is shipped fully assembled.
Cardboard Packing Ring

PICTURE 5a Bolt Release

PICTURE 6
4. Look into the ejection port, visually check
the chamber, carrier, and magazine to Note: The bore and chamber should be
make sure the firearm is completely cleaned before assembly. See “Cleaning,
unloaded. Lubrication, and Maintenance,” on Page 14.
5. Insert a cleaning rod into the muzzle.
6. Push the rod completely through the bar- 1. Engage the safety by placing the safety
rel until the rod can be seen at the ejec- mechanism in the “ON” or “SAFE" posi-
tion port. tion. The Red Band Will NOT Be
Visible.
To Remove Barrel Obstructions: 2. Visually check the inside of barrel mak-
WARNING! NEVER try to remove an object ing sure there are no obstructions.
from the barrel by loading another shotshell 3. Unscrew and remove the magazine cap
and firing. This may cause the barrel to by turning it counter clockwise.
burst or a shotshell to rupture and cause 4. Visually check the barrel making sure
serious personal injury or death. there are no obstructions.
5. Slide the cardboard packing ring for-
1. Always keep the firearm pointed in a ward and remove from the magazine
safe direction. tube.
2. Engage the safety by placing the safety WARNING! DO Not pump the action or pull
mechanism in the “ON” or “SAFE" posi- the trigger repeatedly with the barrel
tion. The Red Band Will NOT Be Visible. removed.
3. Press the bolt release and open the bolt
by pulling the fore-end rearward. 6. Press the bolt release while moving the
4. Look into the ejection port, visually fore-end approximately halfway rearward.
check the chamber, carrier, and maga- See Picture 5.
zine to make sure the firearm is com- 7. Insert the barrel into the receiver and the
pletely unloaded. barrel ring over the magazine tube. See
Picture 7.
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PICTURE 7
Barrel
To load the Chamber and
Magazine:
NOTE: The bore should be cleaned before
loading the firearm the first time.
Follow cleaning instructions shown on Page
16, “To Clean Barrel.”
1. Always keep the firearm pointed in a
Barrel Ring safe direction.
Magazine Tube 2. Engage the safety by placing the safety
mechanism in the "ON" or "SAFE" posi-
8. Once the barrel is fully inserted into the tion. The Red Band Will NOT Be
receiver, replace the magazine cap on top Visible.
of the magazine tube. Tighten by turning 3. While pressing the bolt release, open
clockwise until hand-tight. the action by pulling the fore-end rear-
9. Always point the firearm in a safe direc- ward.
tion. 4. Look into the ejection port, visually
10. Open the bolt by pressing the bolt release check the chamber, loading port, and
while moving the fore-end fully rearward. magazine to make sure the shotgun is
completely unloaded.
5. Ensure the barrel and chamber are free
To Load the Firearm: of obstructions, see page 10, “To Check
the Barrel for Obstructions.”
WARNING! The specific gauge and length of
shotshell ammunition suitable for use in your
firearm is marked on the barrel. Different gauges
To Load the Chamber:
6. Put one shell of the correct gauge and
and shell lengths are not interchangeable. Do not
length through the ejection port.
use any ammunition other than the designated
7. Move the fore-end forward, closing the
gauge and length specified for your shotgun.
action.
Using incorrect ammunition in your firearm can
result in a severe malfunction of your firearm or
ammunition leading to personnel in jury or death.
To Load the Magazine:
8. Push up to four (4), 2 3/4” cartridges or
See the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety, on
3” cartridges or three (3), 3 1/2” car-
page 2.
tridges of the correct gauge, one at a
time, fully forward into the magazine
Ammunition tube, ensuring the rim of each shell
Always check the shotshell for the correct engages the feed latch and is held
gauge and length before loading the firearm. inside the magazine tube.
To find additional information on shotshells
ammunition, see publication: The To Load a Tactical Magazine:
Remington Guide to Shotguns and 8a. Push up to seven (7), 2 3/4” cartridges
Ammunition at www.remington.com. or six (6), 3” cartridges or five (5), 3
1/2” cartridges of the correct gauge,
SHOTGUN SHELL one at a time, fully forward into the
magazine tube, ensuring the rim of each
Gauge Marking
Head
shell engages the feed latch and is held
inside the magazine tube.

WARNING! The firearm is now cocked and

fully loaded. Make sure the safety mech-
Body & anism is still engaged in the “ON” or
Load Marking
“SAFE” position. The Red Band Marking
Primer Will NOT be Visible. Always keep the
Rim firearm pointed in a safe direction.
PICTURE 8

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To Load The Chamber From The WARNING! If the “report” of the shot is
Magazine: noticeably softer or louder or any way
irregular, keep the firearm pointed in a
1. Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction; unload the firearm and
safe direction. check for bore obstructions. See on page
2. Engage the safety by placing the safety 10, “To Remove a Barrel Obstruction.”
mechanism in the “ON” or “SAFE" 4. Engage the safety mechanism by plac-
position. The Red Band Will NOT Be ing the safety button in the "ON" or
Visible. "SAFE" position. The Red Band Will
3. With the bolt open, visually check the NOT Be Visible.
chamber, ejection port, carrier, and 5. Look into the ejection port, visually
magazine making sure the firearm is check the chamber, loading port, and
completely unloaded and the barrel is magazine to make sure the firearm is
free of obstructions. completely unloaded.
4. Close action by moving the fore-end
fully forward.
5. Load the magazine as described on
To Unload the Firearm:
page 11, see: “To load the Magazine” T O UNLOAD BY USING PUMP ACTION:
or “To load a Tactical Magazine.”
6. Open the bolt by pressing the bolt WARNING! NEVER assume your firearm is
release while moving the fore-end fully unloaded to justify careless handling.
rearward. Always control the direction of the muzzle
7. Place the shell in the chamber by clos- of your firearm, even if you think it is
ing the bolt or moving the fore-end completely unloaded.
fully forward until the bolt locks into 1. Keep the firearm pointed in a safe
position. direction throughout the unloading
WARNING! The firearm is now cocked and process.
fully loaded. 2. Engage the safety by placing the safe-
ty mechanism in the "ON" or "SAFE"
To Discharge the Firearm: position. The Red Band Will NOT Be
Visible.
WARNING! Always wear eye and 3. Open the bolt by pressing the bolt
hearing protection when discharging release while moving the fore-end
your firearm. See the Ten slowly rearward until the shell clears
Commandments of Firearm Safety, on the chamber.
page 2. 4. Lift the front of the shell outward and
1. Point the muzzle at your intended tar- remove it from the ejection port.
get. 5. Continue to move the fore-end fully
2. Disengage the safety rearward until the next shell is
mechanism by moving the released from the magazine onto the
safety button to the "OFF" carrier.
or "FIRE" position. The 6. Tip the firearm sideways allowing the
Red Band Will Be Visible. shell to drop from the ejection port.
3. With the butt of the firearm firmly 7. Close the action by moving the fore-
mounted against your shoulder and end forward.
target acquired, pull the trigger. The 8. Repeat opening and closing the action
firearm will discharge each time the (steps 5 through 7) until all shells are
trigger is pulled and the action is removed from firearm.
cycled until the magazine and chamber 9. With the bolt open, visually check the
are empty. chamber, carrier, and magazine mak-
ing sure the firearm is completely
WARNING! If a cartridge does not dis-
unloaded.
charge when the trigger is pulled (mis-
fire), keep the firearm pointed in a safe
direction and wait one minute before
opening the bolt. See: “To Unload the
Firearm,” on page 12.

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To Unload the Magazine 2. Engage the safety by placing the safety
mechanism in the "ON" or "SAFE" posi-
Manually: tion. The Red Band Will NOT Be
1. Keep the firearm pointed in a safe Visible.
direction throughout the unloading 3. Open the bolt by pressing the bolt
process. release while moving the fore-end fully
2. Engage the safety by placing the safe- rearward.
ty mechanism in the "ON" or "SAFE" 4. With the bolt open, look into the ejec-
position. The Red Band Will NOT Be tion port and visually check the cham-
Visible. ber, carrier, and magazine to make sure
3. Push the carrier up against the bolt the firearm is completely unloaded.
carrier exposing the staged shell in Change the choke tube only when the
the magazine. bolt or action is open.
WARNING! Shells in the magazine are 5. Place the choke tube wrench supplied
under spring compression. Wear eye pro- with your shotgun into the choke tube.
tection to avoid possible serious personal See Picture 10.
injury. PICTURE 10
Choke
4. Push the left (feed) latch in toward Barrel Tube
the receiver wall until the staged shell Muzzle
is released from the magazine. See
Picture 9.
PICTURE 9

6. Turn the choke tube wrench counter-

clockwise until the choke tube can be
Shot Shell removed from the barrel.
Left Latch
7. Select the desired choke tube and
insert into the barrel muzzle.
8. Place the choke tube wrench onto
5. Repeat step 4 until all shells are choke tube and tighten by turning
removed from magazine and the clockwise. Do Not Over Tighten!
orange follower can be seen. 9. With the Safety in the "ON" or "SAFE"
6. Open the bolt by pressing the bolt position, bolt open, and the chamber
release while moving the fore-end and magazine completely unloaded,
slowly rearward until the shell clears check the choke tube periodically to
chamber. make sure it is tight and secure.
7. Lift the front of the shell outward and NOTE: NEVER discharge the shotgun
remove from ejection port. without a choke tube installed.
8. Look into the ejection port and visually
check the chamber, carrier, and maga- To Install the Magazine Plug:
zine to make sure the firearm is com-
pletely unloaded and free of obstruc- 1. Point the firearm in a safe direction.
tions. 2. Engage the safety by placing the safe-
ty mechanism in the “ON” or “SAFE"
To Change the Choke Tube: position. The Red Band Marking Will
NOT Be Visible.
WARNING! COMPLETELY UNLOAD the
3. Completely unload the magazine and
firearm before changing the choke tube. chamber. With the bolt open, look into
See: “To Unload the Firearm,” on page 12. the ejection port and visually check the
chamber, carrier, and magazine to make
1. Always keep the firearm pointed in a sure the firearm is completely
safe direction. unloaded. Also make sure the barrel is
free of obstructions.
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4. Remove the magazine cap by turning Magazine Retainer
counter clockwise.
5. Place a large slotted screw driver into the
magazine retainer. See Picture 11. Detent Slots

Screwdriver

Magazine Retainer
Magazine Plug PICTURE 13

12. Once the detents are aligned, push the

Magazine Tube magazine spring, plug, and retainer down
in the magazine tube (approximately 1 1/2
PICTURE 11 inches) until the screw driver can be
turned 1/4 of a turn or until the detents
6. Push down on the screw driver and retain- are misaligned locking the retainer in posi-
er (approximately) one (1) inch or until tion.
you can turn the screw driver. 13. Slowly remove the screw driver. When
WARNING! Use extreme care when removing properly seated, the magazine spring
the magazine retainer, as the magazine spring retainer will be 1/4 inch higher than top of
is under compression. Wear eye protection to the magazine tube.
avoid possible serious personal injury. 14. Replace the magazine cap by turning it
clockwise until tight. Do not over tighten.
7. Turn the screwdriver approximately 1/4
turn. Slowly release the magazine spring Cleaning, Lubrication and
retainer as it is under pressure. Remove
magazine retainer. Do not remove the Maintenance
magazine spring. WARNING! Before cleaning, make sure your
8. Place the magazine plug, small end first, firearm is completely unloaded (both the
into the magazine spring. See Picture 12. chamber and the magazine) and engage the
safety mechanism in the “ON” or "SAFE" posi-
Magazine Spring tion.

WARNING! After each use, follow the lubrication

and maintenance directions in this Manual. If
the firearm is immersed in water, it must be
thoroughly cleaned and lubricated as soon as
possible. In case of saltwater immersion, first
PICTURE 12 Magazine Plug flush all parts with fresh water, then dry, clean
and lubricate the firearm. If the firearm does
not function properly, have it checked and cor-
9. Place the open end of the magazine spring rected by a Remington Authorized Repair cen-
retainer on top of magazine plug. ter before further use. Failure to follow these
10. While holding the magazine spring and instructions may lead to firearm malfunctions
retainer with one hand, place a slotted which could result in serious personal injuries
screw driver in the slot on top of the or death.
retainer. NOTE: The chamber and bore should be cleaned
11. Push the magazine spring, plug, and before loading and firing the firearm the first time.
retainer into the magazine tube while
aligning the magazine spring retainer
detent slots with the detents in the maga-
zine tube. See Picture 13.

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 Lubrication WARNING! Unload the firearm before cleaning.
Look into the ejection port and visually check the
Over-lubrication should be avoid- chamber, loading port, and magazine to make sure
ed at all times. A light application there are no shells in the firearm. Always wear eye
of Rem TM Oil helps to prevent rust- protection when disassembling and reassembling
ing. the firearm.
WARNING! Excessive use of a lubri-
cant could adversely affect the func- To Remove the Barrel:
tion and safe operation of your 1. Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe
firearm. Failure to properly main- direction.
tain your firearm can 2. Engage the safety by placing the safety
not only damage your mechanism in the "ON" or "SAFE" posi-
firearm, it can expose tion. The Red Band Will NOT Be Visible.
you and others to 3. With the bolt open, look into the ejection
unnecessary risks of port and visually check the chamber, car-
personal injury or rier, and magazine to make sure the
death. firearm is completely
When the firearm is to be stored, it unloaded.
should be carefully cleaned and thor- 4. Slide the fore-end
oughly oiled. Outside metal sur- forward; approxi-
faces should be wiped with Rem TM Oil mately halfway.
occasionally. When the firearm is to 5. Remove the magazine
be reused, all excess lubrication cap by turning it
must be removed. The chamber and counterclockwise.
bore must be thoroughly wiped dry. 6. Hold the barrel above
For safe and dependable operation of the barrel ring then
your firearm, the barrel and action pull the barrel from
must be cleaned periodically. the receiver. See
Picture 14. PICTURE 14
Remington recommends using
Remington cleaning products and
lubricants or their equivalents.
WARNING! The use of a non recom- To Remove a Barrel with a
mended lubricant or cleaner could Magazine Extension - M887
adversely affect the function and safe Tactical:
operation of your firearm. Do not use
congealing lubricants. The use of non- 7. Remove all tack rail accessories.
congealing lubricants such as Rem™ 8. Remove the tack rail from the extension
Oil is strongly recommended. magazine barrel clamp by unscrewing the
tack rail mounting screw. See Picture 15.
NOTE: Remington’s Rem™ Oil is avail-
able from your local dealer. If your Magazine
dealer is out of stock, ask the dealer Tactical Extension
Ported
to order Rem™ Oil from the
Choke
Remington Distributor.
Tack Rail
Tack Rail
Barrel Mounting
Screw
To Disassemble the Firearm for
Cleaning: Barrel Barrel Clamp
Nut
CAUTION: The Model 887 NITRO MAGNUM shot-
gun should not be disassembled beyond what is
described in this manual, except by the factory or a PICTURE 15
Remington Authorized Repair Center.

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9. Remove the magazine barrel clamp by 8. Remove the trigger assembly from the
(1) removing the two mounting screws; receiver by pulling it downward. See
(2) remove the right and left magazine Picture 19.
barrel clamp from the barrel and maga-
zine extension. See Picture 16.
Barrel
Clamp
Mounting:

Magazine Screw
Extension Trigger
Nut PICTURE 19 Assembly

PICTURE 16
To Remove the Bolt Slide:
10. With the barrel clamp removed, 9. With the barrel and trigger assembly
unscrew the extended magazine by removed, move the fore-end forward
turning the barrel nut counterclockwise. until bolt assembly is free of receiver.
See Picture 17. See Picture 20.
WARNING! Use extreme care when remov-
ing the extended magazine, as the maga-
zine spring is under compression. Wear
eye protection to avoid possible serious
personal injury.

Magazine
Extension Bolt Assembly
PICTURE 20

10. Remove the bolt assembly from the action

bars by lifting the bolt assembly upward.
11. Remove the port cover from the bolt
Magazine
assembly by lifting the port cover over the
port cover guide pin and then lift upward.
PICTURE 17
Port Cover
11. Lift the magazine extension from the
magazine spring.
12. Remove the magazine spring from the
magazine tube. Do not remove the
magazine follower.

To Remove the Trigger Assembly: Port Cover Guide Pin

Bolt Assembly
7. Tap out the front and rear trigger PICTURE 21
assembly pins with a drive punch. See
Picture 18. See Picture 21.

To Clean Barrel:
WARNING! The use of a non recommended lubri-
cants or cleaners could adversely affect the function
and safe operation of your firearm.
1. Use the instructions and equipment pro-
vided in a quality cleaning kit such as a
Remington® Cleaning Kit. For recom-
Trigger Plate
mendations, see your dealer or a
PICTURE 18 Pins

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 Remington Authorized Repair Center. To Clean the Bolt Assembly:
2. Saturate the cleaning patch with Brite
Bore™ or equivalent. 1. Spray the bolt assembly and bolt head
3. Attach the patch to a cleaning rod tip. using Rem Action Cleaner and brush.
4. Pass the patch through bore from the See Picture 23.
chamber end to the muzzle several times
removing loose residue and fouling.
5. Select the correct caliber cleaning brush
and attach a brush to the cleaning rod.
6. Spray the bore brush with Brite Bore. Bolt Head
7. Push the cleaning rod through the barrel Bolt Cam Pin
Bolt Assembly
several times. PICTURE 23
8. Remove the brush from the rod and
attach a tip with a cleaning patch. 2. Compress the bolt head into the bolt
9. Push the cleaning patch through the bore. assembly. Ensure the bolt head moves
10. Repeat several times using a new clean- freely and returns forward without hesita-
ing patch each time until the patch is tion See Picture 24.
removed from the barrel without fouling PICTURE 24
residue.
11. Remove all shooting residue from the
lock notch in the barrel with Rem™ Action
Cleaner. See Picture 22.
PICTURE 22
Barrel
Extension

Barrel 3. With the bolt head compressed, push the

firing pin from the rear. Ensure the firing
pin moves freely forward and returns
Locking notch
without hesitation. See Picture 25.
12. Push a clean patch saturated with Rem™ PICTURE 25
Oil through the barrel.
13. Push a clean dry patch through the barrel
The Firing
to remove excess lubricant. Pin Should
14. Apply a light application of Rem™ Oil to Never remain
the outside of the barrel extension with a in the
Forward
soft clean cloth. Position as
Shown
WARNING! After cleaning, make sure the bar-
rel is free of obstructions. 4. If the firing pin does not move freely or
remains forward, flush the firing pin with
Rem Action Cleaner and repeat step 23.
To Clean the Choke Tube:
1. Remove the choke tube from the barrel. WARNING! If the firing pin does not move
See “To Change the Choke Tube,” page freely or return without hesitation; the bolt
13. assembly is NOT safe to use. The use of a
2. Clean the choke tube, including the firearm that is not in a safe operating condi-
threads, with Rem Action Cleaner and tion may result in serious personal injury or
wipe clean. death. Return the firearm to the factory or to
3. When dry, apply Rem Oil to the choke a Remington Authorized Repair Center.
tube threads and reattach to barrel. See
“To Change the Choke Tube,” page 13.

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5. Wipe clean and let dry before applying a
light application of Rem Oil to the bolt
assembly, firing pin, and bolt head.
6. Ensure the bolt can pin is present and
secure.
7. To insert the bolt cam pin, compress the
bolt head into the bolt assembly until the
cam pin can be inserted fully into the bolt
assembly. Once the cam pin is fully insert- PICTURE 27
ed, slowly release the bolt head.
WARNING! If the trigger does not fully return to
WARNING! When the bolt cam pin is not in the the forward position each time it is released,
bolt assembly, the firearm is NOT safe to use. then your firearm is NOT in a safe operating
Leaving the bolt cam pin out of the assembly condition and it must NOT be used until you
can cause serious personnel injury or death to have had it repaired by a Remington Authorized
you and others. Repair Center.
The use of a firearm that is not in a safe operat-
To Clean the Trigger Assembly: ing condition may result in serious personal
injury or death.
WARNING! The use of a non recommended lubri-
cants or cleaners could adversely affect the function
and safe operation of your firearm. 5. With the hammer fully rearward in the
cocked position; engage the safety mecha-
1. Thoroughly spray Rem Action Cleaner nism, multiple times, in the “ON” or “Safe”
inside the trigger assembly where specified position by moving the safety button fully to
in Picture 26. the shooter’s right. The red band will NOT be
visible.
PICTURE 26 6. The safety button must be positioned fully in
Spray with RemTM Oil
the "ON" or “SAFE" position. The safety
should NOT remain in a position between
the "SAFE" and "FIRE" position. If the safety
mechanism does not freely return to the full
"SAFE" or "FIRE" position, repeat steps 1 and
2. If the safety mechanism does not freely
return to the "SAFE" or "FIRE" position after
Trigger Plate Assembly repeating operations 1 and 2, send the
firearm to a Remington Authorized Repair
Center for an inspection of the safety and
2. Thoroughly dry the trigger assembly either trigger assembly.
by compressed air or let air dry.
3. Disengage the safety mechanism by mov- WARNING! If the safety mechanism does not
ing the safety button to the shooter’s left. freely return to the full “SAFE” or “FIRE” posi-
4. With your thumb on hammer and the safety tion; then your firearm is NOT in a safe operat-
disengaged, pull the trigger rearward and ing condition and it must NOT be used until you
release, see Picture 27. Repeat multiple have had it repaired by a Remington Authorized
times. Ensure the trigger returns complete- Repair Center. The use of a firearm that is not in
ly to the forward position each time. Repeat a safe operating condition may result in serious
step 1 thru 4 if the trigger does not fully personal injury or death.
return.
7. Apply a light application of Rem Oil to the
areas specified in Picture 26.

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To Clean the Receiver Assembly: PICTURE 28 Fore-End
Action Bars
Action Bar
1. Thoroughly spray and brush all compo- Support
nents inside the receiver using Rem Action
Cleaner or equivalent.
2. Air dry or use compressed air to thorough-
ly dry the receiver assembly.
3. Wipe with a clean cloth and air dry or use Bolt Carrier Notches
compressed air to thoroughly dry the mag-
azine tube. PICTURE 29
4. Apply a light application of Rem Oil to the
inside and outside of the receiver.
5. Remove all excess lubricant with a clean
dry cloth.
NOTE: While your firearm has been designed Bolt Carrier Tabs Fully
and manufactured to provide improved in Bolt Carrier Notches
corrosion protection, only proper care will
keep your firearm in a good operating con- 4. Insert the bolt assembly, action bars, and
dition and maintain its appearance. After fore-end onto the magazine tube as
extensive use, the protective coating on shown in picture 30.
plated parts may be worn sufficiently,
PICTURE 30 Port Cover
reducing the corrosion protection. Such Bolt Assembly
worn parts should be replaced to assure
the integrity of the corrosion protection. Fore End
Remington recommends you have your
firearm serviced periodically by a
Remington Authorized Repair Center
ensuring the proper function and replace-
ment of any worn parts. For firearm service Action Bar
see: “Repair Service,” on Page 26. Magazine Tube Bolt Carrier Tab

To Reassemble The Firearm: 5. Align the action bars with the right and left
action rails in the receiver.
WARNING! Visually check the chamber, load- 6. With the action bars aligned with receivers
ing port, and magazine to make sure the action rails, move the fore-end rearward; slid-
firearm is completely unloaded and there are ing the bolt assembly halfway into the receiver.
no shot shells anywhere in the firearm. 7. Insert the barrel into the receiver and align the
barrel ring over the magazine tube. See Picture
1. With the port cover guide slot on the right
7.
side of the bolt assembly. Place the port
8. Replace the magazine cap on top of the maga-
cover over the port cover guide pin on the
zine. Secure by turning clockwise until hand
bolt assembly then snap the top of the
tight. Do not over tighten.
port cover into place. See Picture 21.
Note: To complete assemble for a standard config-
2. Center the action bar support (used only to
uration, see step 9 on page 20.
aid in assembling the bolt and action bars
into the receiver) between the two action’s To Assemble a Magazine Extension:
bars and the bolt carrier notches. See 1e. Place the extension magazine spring into
Picture 28. the magazine tube.
3. Place the bolt assembly onto the action 2e. Slide the extension magazine over the
bars with the bolt head oriented toward the extension magazine spring. See Picture
fore-end. Ensure all four bolt carrier tabs 16.
are fully seated into the bolt carrier notch- 3e. Push the extension magazine tube over the
es. See Picture 29. magazine spring and tighten the barrel nut by
turning it clockwise. Do not over tighten. See
Picture 31.

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4e. Place the right and
left barrel clamp onto
the magazine and the
barrel. Extension
5e. Align the smaller Magazine
radius of the barrel
clamp over the mag- Align Mounting Holes
azine. The orientation Barrel
PICTURE 35
of the barrel clamp
may be indicated by
Barrel Nut 10. Align the trigger assembly with the mounting
an arrrow toward the
holes in the receiver. If the mounting holes do not
magazine. (Not
align, press the bolt release while holding the trig-
Shown). See Picture PICTURE 31 ger assembly in the receiver, then move the fore-
32.
end fully rearward, then move the fore-end fully
PICTURE 32 forward.
Barrel Clamp
11. Once the action is forward and the trigger assem-
bly mounting holes are aligned with receiver, tap
in the longer front trigger plate pin.
12. Then tap the shorter rear trigger plate pin. See
Picture 35.
___________________________________
Slotted Mounting Holes

6e. Push the slotted mounting screws through the

mounting holes in the barrel clamp.
To Function Test Firearm:
7e. Secure the barrel clamps using the slotted bar- When the firearm is reassembled, a short
rel clamp mounting nuts. Do not over tighten. function test should be conducted to ensure
See Picture 33. proper operation before loading or dis-
charging the firearm. If the firearm does not
PICTURE 33 function as described in any of the Function
Test, the firearms should be reassem-
bled and function tested again. If the firearm
fails the function test again, the firearm
should be sent to a Remington Authorized Repair
Slotted Center or call: Remington’s customer service num-
Mounting Slotted Mounting ber, 1-800-243-9700, Mon-Fri., 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Nut Screws Eastern time.
WARNING! Completely unload the firearm
9. Insert the trigger assembly by aligning the front before Function Testing. Look into the ejection
tab into receiver. See Picture 34. port and visually check the chamber, carrier, and
magazine to make sure there are no shells in the
firearm. Always wear eye protection when han-
dling the firearm.
1. Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe
direction throughout the Function Testing
process.
2. Engage the safety mechanism in the “ON”
Front Notch or “Safe” position by moving the safety but-
PICTURE 34 ton fully to the shooter’s right. The red band
will NOT be visible.
3. Open the action by pressing the bolt release
then sliding the Fore-end rearward. See
Picture 5.

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4. With the bolt open, visually check the 11. Close the action by moving the Fore-
chamber, loading port, and magazine end fully forward.
making sure the firearm is completely 12. Without touching the trigger, pull the
unloaded. If the chamber is not unloaded, Fore-end rearward. The bolt and Fore-
see page 12, “To Unload the Firearm.” end should not move and the action
5. Make sure the barrel and chamber are should remain locked, in the forward
free of obstructions, see “To Check the position.
Barrel for Obstructions,” on page 10.
6. Close the action smartly by quickly mov- WARNING! If the action opens when the
ing the Fore-end fully forward. The ham- trigger has not been pulled or the bolt
mer should NOT release. release pressed, the firearm is NOT safe to
WARNING! If the hammer does NOT remain use. Using the firearm in this condition
cocked when the action is smartly closed, the may lead to firearm malfunctions which
firearm is NOT safe to use.Using the firearm could result in serious personal injury or
in this condition may lead to firearm malfunc- death. Return the firearm to the factory or
tions which could result in serious personal to a Remington Authorized Repair Center.
injury or death. Return the firearm to the fac- The use of a firearm that is not in a safe
tory or to a Remington Authorized Repair operating condition may result in serious
Center. The use of a firearm that is not in a personal injury or death.
safe operating condition may result in serious
personal injury or death. 13. Check the disconnector operation by
disengaging the safety mechanism by
7. With the safety mechanism engaged, pull moving the safety button to the “OFF”
the trigger fully rearward. The trigger or “FIRE” position. The red band will
should not move and the hammer should be visible. Pull the trigger fully rear-
NOT release. ward. The hammer should release.
8. To check if the hammer released in step 6 14. Release the trigger and cycle the action
or 7, disengage the safety mechanism by by move the fore-end fully rearward
moving the safety button to the “OFF” or then fully forward.
“FIRE” position. The red band will be visi- 15. Press the bolt release and move the
ble. Pull the trigger fully rearward. The fore-end rearward about 1/4 of an inch.
hammer should release. (Out-Of-Battery)
9. After the trigger is pulled and released, 16. Pull the trigger fully rearward. The
verify the trigger returns to the fully for- hammer should not release.
ward position. 17. To check if the hammer released in
step 16, remove your finger from the
trigger and slide the fore-end fully for-
WARNING! If the trigger does not fully ward. Pull the trigger fully rearward.
return to the forward position each time it is The hammer should release and fall
released, or the hammer releases anytime the forward.
safety mechanism is engaged, your firearm is
NOT in a safe operating condition and it must
NOT be used until you have it inspected and WARNING! If the hammer does NOT
the problem corrected by a Remington remain cocked when the bolt is out-of-bat-
Authorized Repair Center. The use of a firearm tery, the firearm is NOT safe to use. Using
that is not in a safe operating condition may the firearm in this condition may lead to
result in serious personal injury or death. firearm malfunctions which could result in
serious personal injury or death. Return
the firearm to the factory or to a
10. Open the action by pressing the bolt Remington Authorized Repair Center. The
release then sliding the Fore-end rearward. use of a firearm that is not in a safe oper-
See Picture 6. ating condition may result in serious per-
sonal injury or death.

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18. Repeat steps 13 thru 17 multiple times.
19. Engage the safety mechanism in the “ON” or “Safe” position. The red band will NOT be visible.
20. With the Safety in the “ON” or “SAFE” position, the bolt open, and the chamber and magazine
completely unloaded, verify the choke tube is present, tight, and secure.

WARNING! Incorrectly assembling the firearm or with modified parts can result in damage to your firearm,
personal injury or death to you or others. Remington recommends all service and replacement of components be
performed by a Remington Authorized Repair Center. If a repair or component replacement was not completed
by a Remington Authorized Repair Center we recommend that you have your firearm checked by an Authorized
Repair Center. See page 28, for a Remington Authorized Repair Center nearest you.
The firearm owner and user must accept full responsibility for the correct reassembly and
functioning of the firearm after disassembly or replacement of parts.

______________________________________________________________

Firearm Sale or Transfer:

If your firearm has been adjusted or changed in any way and you intend to sell or oth-
erwise transfer possession of your firearm, you must: (1) provide a complete service
record, (2) warn the purchaser or recipient of your firearm that it has been adjusted or
modified, and (3) give the purchaser or recipient this owner’s manual for review and
reference. If you do not wish to sell or transfer your firearm in an adjusted condition
(recommended), return it to a Remington Authorized Repair Center for restoration of your
firearm to the original factory conditions. Do Not attempt to restore the firearm to factory conditions yourself.

WARNING! NEVER alter or modify any part of the firearm. Improper alterations can make the firearm
unsafe and result in personal injury or death to you or others.

This firearm should not be sold where prohibited by federal, state or local laws.

All rights to this instruction manual are reserved. The information in this document is
subject to change without notice. Remington reserve the right to change the content
herein without the obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes.

Remington® is a registered trademark of Remington Arms Company, LLC and may

not be used in any way without the express written consent of Remington Firearms.
All other trademarks used herein remain the exclusive property of their respective
owners. Nothing contained in this manual should be construed as granting, by impli-
cation or trademarks displayed herein. Misuse of any trademarks or any content of
this manual is strictly prohibited. Remington shall aggressively enforce its intellectual
property rights to the fullest extent of the law.

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DATE Service Performed By

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 MODEL 887™ Nitro Magnum
Pump Action Shotgun Exploded View
12
13
16
15

22

17
4 3 20

19
5 7
18
6 9

21

25 33

10

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2
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28

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12
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11

3 7

Drawing is provided for part identification only and should not be used as a guide
to assemble the firearm.

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 MODEL 887™ Nitro Magnum
Pump Action Shotgun Parts List
Note: parts are subject to change without notice

ITEM PART NAME ITEM PART NAME

NO. NO.
1 Action Bar Left 17 Magazine Cap
2 Action Bar Right 18 Magazine Plug
2A Action Bar Support 19 Magazine Spring
3 Barrel 20 Magazine Spring Retainer
4 Bolt Assembly 21 Magazine Tube
5 Ejection Port Cover 22 Mid Bead
6 Ejector 23 Rear Trigger Plate Pin
7 Ejector Retaining Pin 24 Receiver
8 Ejector Spring 25 Receiver Plugs
9 Follower 26 Recoil Pad
10 Fore End 27 Recoil Pad Screw (2)
11 Fore End Tube Assembly 28 Stock
12 Front Sight 29 Stock Attachment Bolt
13 Front Sight Base 30 Stock Attachment Washer
14 Front Trigger Plate Pin 31 Stock Lock Washer
15 Lite Pipe 32 Trigger Plate Assembly
16 Lite Pipe Key 33 Tube Nut; Fore-End

MODEL 887™ Tactical

Pump Action Shotgun Parts List

ITEM PART NAME ITEM PART NAME

NO. NO.
1 Barrel Clamp Assembly 8 Front Sight Assembly
2 Extended Choke; Ported 9 Left Barrel Clamp
3 Extension Barrel Nut 10 Right Barrel Clamp
4 Extension Magazine Assy 11 Slotted Nut; B. Clamp (2)
5 Extension Magazine Cap 12 Slotted Screw; B Clamp (2)
6 Extension Magazine Spring 13 Tactical Barrel 18”
7 Extension Magazine Tube

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MODEL 887™ Nitro Magnum
Pump Action Shotgun Exploded View

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 MODEL 887™ Nitro Magnum
Bolt and Trigger Plate Assembly Parts List

Bolt Assembly (4) Trigger Plate Assembly (32)

ITEM PART NAME ITEM PART NAME
NO. NO.
34 Bolt Cam Pin 44 Action Bar Lock
35 Bolt Carrier 45 Action Bar Lock Release Button
36 Bolt Head 46 Action Bar Lock Release
37 Bolt Head Bias Spring 47 Action bar Lock Spring
38 Extractor 48 Carrier
39 Extractor Retaining Pin 49 Carrier Dog
40 Extractor Spring 50 Carrier Dog Follower
41 Firing Pin 51 Carrier Dog Follower Spring
42 Firing Pin Retaining Pin 52 Carrier Dog Pin
43 Firing Pin Spring 53 Carrier Dog Washer
54 Connector Pin
55 Disconnector
56 Front Trigger Plate Bushing
57 Hammer
58 Hammer Pivot Pin
59 Hammer Plunger
60 Hammer Spring
61 Latch - Left
62 Latch - Right
63 Rear Trigger Plate Bushing
64 Right Connector
65 Safety Button
66 Safety Detent Ball
67 Safety Spring
68 Safety Spring Retaining Pin
69 Sear
70 Sear Pin
71 Sear Spring
72 Trigger
73 Trigger Pivot Pin
74 Trigger Plate
75 Trigger Plate Detent Spring

Note: parts are subject to change without notice.

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How to Obtain Parts and Service Repair Services
From Remington Arms Company, 1. To locate the Remington Authorized Repair
LLC Center nearest you visit our web site at
www.remington.com and use our Repair
Service Locator. If you need additional on-line
To Order Parts: assistance, e-mail us at [email protected]
To order parts please visit Remington’s web site to obtain a listing of Authorized Repair
@ www.remingtonpartsstore.com or call 1-800- Centers. Contact the Authorized Repair Center
243-9700. For additional information on service of your choice for evaluation of your firearm
enhancements, upgrades, repair, additional bar- and/or additional shipping instructions.
rels, and specialty parts visit 2. If your Remington Authorized Repair Center
www.remington.com. cannot provide the service or repair you
require and you need further assistance,
To place an order or for additional information please call our toll free number 1-800-243-
on service enhancements, up grades, and addi- 9700, Mon.-Fri., 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Eastern
tional barrels, please call us toll free consumer time and select the option for repairs.
service number, 1-800-243-9700, Mon.-Fri.,
9:00 AM-5:00 PM Eastern time. 3. If shipment of your firearm is required please
follow the instructions below:
1. Fax completed order form (from the web • Record the serial number of your firearm
site) to 1-336-548-7801. before shipping.
2. To order by phone without the order form • Pack your firearm for safety and to prevent
call 1-800-243-9700. further damage in shipping and handling.
Please have the following information ready Preferably, ship in a firearm box.
before you call. • Remove all accessories from the firearm to
prevent loss or damage.
• Firearm model and serial number. • Enclose a letter with the firearm detailing
• Part description and quantity. Part descriptions the model name or number of your firearm
can be found on the parts listing pages 24 and serial number along with a full descrip-
through 27 in this manual. tion of the problem. Be sure to include your
• Your complete mailing address (P.O. Box and full name and address (P.O. Box and Street
Street Address) including zip code, telephone Address), including zip code, daytime tele-
number and e-mail address. phone number and e-mail address.
• Method of payment: MasterCard, Visa, Amex • Check your government guidelines before
or Discover card number and expiration date. shipping.
A quote may be made to you over the phone. • Remington is not responsible for damage
(Sorry, no C.O.D.s.) or loss during shipment. You may elect to
WARNING! Use only Remington parts in purchase insurance from your carrier.
Remington’s firearms.
NOTE: Some parts may be restricted. See parts
list for details. Owner's manuals/ instruction
books may be requested via our web site at:
www.remington.com or by calling 1-800-243-
9700.

WARNING! DO NOT SEND LIVE OR SPENT SHELLS IN YOUR FIREARM OR IN THE SAME BOX WITH THE
FIREARM. THIS IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW. IF YOU FEEL YOU MUST SEND SPENT SHELLS, PLEASE
SEND THEM IN A SEPARATE PACKAGE AND INCLUDE NAME, ADDRESS (WITH ZIP CODE), TELEPHONE
NUMBER, MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER OF YOUR FIREARM.

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 Firearm Owner's Record

Model:

Serial #

Date Purchased:

Purchased From:

Price Paid:

Remember to complete and return the Firearm Warranty Registration Card in order to
obtain full benefit of your Limited Two Year Firearm Warranty.

a Word on The mainTenanCe and Care of yoUr reminGTon firearm

Don't Alter or Modify Your Gun and Have it Serviced Regularly.

Your firearm has been designed to operate firearm professionally serviced annually.
according to certain factory specifications. You should also have your firearm profes-
You'll jeopardize your safety and that of sionally serviced after prolonged storage,
others around you by attempting to alter its or if there is ever any question pertaining to
trigger, mechanical safety or other mecha- the proper functioning characteristics of
nisms. Never alter or modify your firearm your firearm.
in any way.
Proper cleaning and lubrication are also
Like any mechanical device, a firearm is important to firearm maintenance and are
subject to wear. It must be maintained and necessary to assure accuracy, safety and
periodically serviced to assure optimum reliability. Before cleaning, always make
safety and performance. Only a qualified sure that your gun is completely unloaded.
service facility should service, repair or And always clean the barrel from the cham-
modify your Remington® firearm. Consult ber end to the muzzle when possible.
your instruction book for location of the
nearest Remington repair station.
Remington recommends that you have your

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NOTES

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 Pump Action Shotgun
MODEL 887™ Nitro Magnum

Remington is a Trademark Registered in the United States Patent

and Trademark Office By Remington Arms Company, LLC

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