Remington 11-87 troubleshooting

[filmjunkie4ever]

Bought a used Remington 11-87 12 gauge (2 3/4” only) from a friend a while back. Bought some Federal #8 target loads and took it to the range this weekend. It shoots, cycles, but will not eject spent hulls.

Research suggested I inspect/replace the gas ring. Upon disassembly, I discovered that there was no gas ring nor any groove which it is supposed to occupy on the magazine tube. The barrel ring, piston and piston spring seemed dirty so I cleaned them and tried again, still won’t eject.

Should I buy the rubber ring and install it on the magazine tube in between the pistol and barrel ring even though there is no groove for such a ring? Help please!

 

[JD338]

Dale,
I had an 11-87 Super Mag 12 ga 3.5” magnum. It cycled the 3.5” shells without a hitch but wouldn’t cycle 3” or 2.75” shells. I cleaned and cleaned, changed gas rings and still wouldn’t cycle.
I sent it down the road and never looked back.

JD338

 

[RememberBaker]

There should be an O ring in addition to the 2 stainless parts. I always cleaned the magazine tube and stainless rings with carb cleaner and a piece of green scotch brite pad. It’s been a long time since I had an 11-87 and I don’t remember the names of the parts or their order, just that there are 2 stainless rings and an O ring.