Was given a 870 wingmaster unsure if this part is fitting correctly

[BossHog]

Hey guys,
I just inherited my grandpa's 870 and was watching some videos on how to clean and dissemble it. I am curious about this gap that is between the barrel and what I believe is the ejector spring. Is this normal or am I assembling it incorrectly?

Thank you.

[BossHog]

. https://imgur.com/gallery/11lVVnP

[ChillyB]

It's good.

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[ChillyB]

Shiny one is a 1983, other is a 1951. So same arrangement for a long time.

Very cool that you got Gramps' 870 (and sorry for your loss). They're terrific guns, every variant. Tell us about it. m

You new to shooting, or just 870? Stick around. This place is kind of slow but seems like a good group. Practical shooters without the ego and vulgarity of other places where cool kids hang out.

Chilly

[gWebber]

This place is kind of slow but seems like a good group. Practical shooters without the ego and vulgarity of other places where cool kids hang out.

Chilly

I agree with Chilly, good group here , most have a real interest in the 870 and shotgunning in general. I know I’ve learned a ton of stuff.

[Banshee]

Shiny one is a 1983, other is a 1951. So same arrangement for a long time.

Very cool that you got Gramps' 870 (and sorry for your loss). They're terrific guns, every variant. Tell us about it. m

You new to shooting, or just 870? Stick around. This place is kind of slow but seems like a good group. Practical shooters without the ego and vulgarity of other places where cool kids hang out.

Chilly

It is slow sometimes because most of us day jobs, but someone will get around to answering your questions