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OWNER’S

MANUAL

MODEL 695

BOLT ACTION

SLUG SHOTGUN

IMPORTANT “SAFETY WARNINGS” — NOTE THE SYMBOL

These safety warnings are for your protection as well as the safety of others.

Disregarding information in this manual may result in serious injury or death.

Be certain this owner’s manual is available for reference and is kept with

this firearm if transferred to another party. If manual is lost or misplaced,

write directly to Mossberg for a free replacement copy.

After performing any work on your firearm such as cleaning, adjustments,

disassembly or installation of any accessory, the firearm should be

re-checked for proper functioning before firing live ammunition.

Firearms are complicated mechanisms. Any modification, alteration, or

improper fitting of parts may result in a dangerous malfunction, damage

to the firearm and injury to the shooter and other persons. The firearm’s

owner must accept full responsibility for the correct reassembly and

functioning of the firearm after any disassembly or replacement of parts.

If you do not understand any of the material in this manual or have any

questions, contact a qualified gunsmith or: O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc.,

directly.

Do not attempt to load or use any firearm until you read and understand

the information contained in its owner’s manual. Before handling your

firearm, you should learn how it operates and how to maintain it. This

includes knowing its basic parts, how the manual safety and other safety features

operate, how to safely open and close the action and how to safely load and

unload ammunition from the firearm. Improper use and handling is dangerous and

could cause serious injury or death to you or those around you. All users of the

firearm must become thoroughly familiar with the instructions in this manual.

O.F. MOSSBERG & SONS, INC.

P.O. BOX 497 • 7 GRASSO AVENUE, NORTH HAVEN, CT 06473

PHONE (800) 363-3555

www.mossberg.com

Safety and safe firearms handling is everyone’

s responsibility

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Summary of content (16 pages)

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66624 3/2/09 11:53 AM Page a1 OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL 695 BOLT ACTION SLUG SHOTGUN IMPORTANT “SAFETY WARNINGS” — NOTE THE SYMBOL These safety warnings are for your protection as well as the safety of others. Disregarding information in this manual may result in serious injury or death. Be certain this owner’s manual is available for reference and is kept with this firearm if transferred to another party. If manual is lost or misplaced, write directly to Mossberg for a free replacement copy.
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66624 3/2/09 11:53 AM Page a2 As the owner of a firearm, you must undertake the full-time responsibility of safe firearms handling for your own safety and the safety of those around you: • Keep all firearms and ammunition out of the reach of children. • Store your firearms and ammunition separately. • Never store a loaded firearm. • Never leave a loaded firearm unattended. • Never transport a loaded firearm in a vehicle.
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66624 3/2/09 11:53 AM Page 1 A note about the warnings and information contained in this manual: We strongly suggest that you check with your local licensed retailer or state police for additional information concerning firearms ownership, or hunting or target shooting rules that may be required by local law or regulation. Since such rules and regulations are subject to change, local authorities are in the best position to advise you on such matters. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page The Mechanical Safety ......
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66624 3/2/09 11:53 AM Page 2 Read and understand this entire manual and its safety warnings before firing the shotgun. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Remember, a firearm’s manual safety is a mechanical device which can never replace safe gun handling practices. Never rely on any mechanical safety device to prevent the dangers of careless handling or pointing a firearm in an unsafe direction. MECHANICAL SAFETY The safety is located at the rear of the bolt (Fig.
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66624 3/2/09 11:53 AM Page 3 TO INSTALL BOLT ASSEMBLY Make sure there is no ammunition in the chamber or in the magazine. Rotate the safety cap full to the left (counterclockwise) to the safety “ON” (SAFE) position (see Fig. 1). The bolt can be operated with the safety “ON” (SAFE). Keep the safety in the fully “ON” (SAFE) position until you are absolutely ready to fire. Become familiar with operating the bolt and safety mechanism; always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction.
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6624 3/2/09 11:53 AM Page 4 Do not load shotgun until ready for use! Unload shotgun when shooting has been completed! The safety button should always be in the “ON” (SAFE) position whether the firearm is loaded or not. Check to be certain that the ammunition selected is the same type of cartridge as designated on the left side of the barrel. The magazine capacity is two (2) rounds. Put one shell at a time into the magazine, brass-end rearward.
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66624 3/2/09 11:53 AM Page 5 Do not remove ammunition from the magazine by working the bolt back and forth; correct anyone exhibiting this practice as the trigger may be accidentally pulled and discharge may occur. Re-check the chamber and magazine to be certain gun is unloaded. TO REMOVE THE BOLT Rotate the safety cap fully to the left (counterclockwise) to the “ON” (SAFE) position (Fig. 1); keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Raise the bolt handle and pull back bolt as far as it will go.
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66624 3/2/09 11:53 AM Page 6 FUNCTION TESTING AFTER PERFORMING ANY WORK ON YOUR FIREARM SUCH AS CLEANING OR DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY OR INSTALLATION OF AN ACCESSORY: make sure no cleaning patches or other materials are blocking the barrel. Check your firearm for proper functioning before loading or firing live ammunition. a. Rotate the safety cap fully counterclockwise to the “ON” (SAFE) position (Fig. 1). b. Be sure the firearm is completely unloaded and pointed in a safe position at all times.
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66624 3/2/09 11:53 AM Page 7 RIFLE SIGHT ADJUSTMENTS IRON SIGHTS: Elevation may be adjusted by loosening the small screw in the center of the rear sight. This will allow the sight blade to be moved upward or downward as required. Windage may be adjusted by moving the rear sight base to the left or right in the dovetail slot in the barrel. Place a wooden dowel or other object that will not damage the finish, against the side of the sight base.
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66624 3/2/09 11:53 AM Page 8 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS Should your firearm, or any component of your firearm, require service kindly follow these instructions: Please note that the entire firearm must be returned to us before we can perform any type of service. We reserve the right to refuse service on Mossberg firearms which have had modification and/or removal of metal from the firearm, including, but not limited to, the barrel, chamber, receiver, and trigger assembly, or safety mechanism.
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66624 3/2/09 11:53 AM Page 9 MOSSBERG WARRANTY 695 BOLT ACTION SLUG SHOTGUN TEN (10) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Limited Warranty: O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc.
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3/2/09 11:53 AM Page 11 EXPLODED VIEW 66624 11
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66624 3/2/09 11:53 AM Page 14 FIREARMS SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU. MAKE NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT! From the time an individual picks up a firearm, that individual shooter becomes a part of a system over which he has complete control. He is the only part of the system that can make a gun safe – or unsafe. Hunting and target shooting are among the safest of all sports.