M14 Forum

tmcfalls · July 1st, 2011, 05:47 AM

I recently started having a problem with an 870 Wingmaster that I bought new in the mid-90s. The hammer will not re-cock while in the action. I can take the trigger assembly out and cock the hammer by hand but it will not cock while in the gun. It is as if the slide release is held in all the time.

I have taken the trigger assembly out, cleaned it really well and looked it over for excessively worn or broken parts, which I have found none. Comparing it to the trigger assembly out of my grandfathers 1960s model Wingmaster I can't see anything wrong that would keep it from operating versus the one from my grandfathers older shotgun that still works.

Back when I was single and still had time and money I put a bunch of rounds through this shotgun. Since I can't see anything physically wrong, my only guess is that I have used the gun enough to wear out at least the slide release spring. Does that sound right or does anyone else have any ideas?

dozier · July 1st, 2011, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by tmcfalls

I recently started having a problem with an 870 Wingmaster that I bought new in the mid-90s. The hammer will not re-cock while in the action. I can take the trigger assembly out and cock the hammer by hand but it will not cock while in the gun. It is as if the slide release is held in all the time.

I have taken the trigger assembly out, cleaned it really well and looked it over for excessively worn or broken parts, which I have found none. Comparing it to the trigger assembly out of my grandfathers 1960s model Wingmaster I can't see anything wrong that would keep it from operating versus the one from my grandfathers older shotgun that still works.

Back when I was single and still had time and money I put a bunch of rounds through this shotgun. Since I can't see anything physically wrong, my only guess is that I have used the gun enough to wear out at least the slide release spring. Does that sound right or does anyone else have any ideas?

TMC, if it's not the spring, there is a tricky part to reinstalling the trigger assy back in the receiver. Look at the top of the slide release lever where it goes into the receiver. That top interacts with a lever and spring that is located just under the ejection port in the RH side of the receiver. Make sure that part is clean and operates freely. When properly assembled, the slide release bar top should be just under that lever in the receiver. I've seen this noted in some assy manuals, and it is critical to having the slide lock up after cycling the action. Hope this helps. dozier

mercman · July 3rd, 2011, 09:41 AM

You could also swap your grand dad's TG into yours (and vice versus) to check for assembly issues. Nice having more than one of guns for troubleshooting...........and just because it's nice to have two or more of nay gun!

tmcfalls · July 21st, 2011, 09:41 AM

I'm still having problems with my 870. I paid special attention to the slide release lever and it is definitely in the correct spot and everything looks the same as my grandfather's old 870. I have noticed that with the barrel off or the forend nut loose the hammer will re-cock and the whole trigger assembly will work correctly. With the barrel on and the nut tightened as it should be the gun then acts like the slide release is depressed again.

308 Shooter · October 21st, 2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tmcfalls

I'm still having problems with my 870. I paid special attention to the slide release lever and it is definitely in the correct spot and everything looks the same as my grandfather's old 870. I have noticed that with the barrel off or the forend nut loose the hammer will re-cock and the whole trigger assembly will work correctly. With the barrel on and the nut tightened as it should be the gun then acts like the slide release is depressed again.

Try swapping the barrel with Granddads gun, eliminate if there is a problem with the barrel where it fits into the action.