Originally Posted By: Geo. Newbern
Originally Posted By: james-l
I could be wrong, but if you examine a steel 870 plug you will find a screw hole below the lip, federal law says that the plug should not be removed with out a tool. An interesting note Winchester model 12s will hold 6 shells


James, I believe what you are referring to is the Federal rule that your plug must not be removable without taking down the gun. No tool requirement I'm aware of...Geo


Geo, I sure your right, I was relying on my memory from 40 years ago, with an 870 unless the plug is secured it can be removed by just removing the magazine cap.

I learn something every day, and a lot of times it's that what I learned the day before was wrong