Manual

Do not remove ammunition from the magazine by working the bolt back and

forth; correct anyone exhibiting this practice as the trigger may be accidental-

y 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. Inspect and remove

all ammunition in the magazine or chamber. Hold the trigger back and pull the

bolt handle to the rear to release the bolt assembly from the receiver.

CLEANING AND LUBRICATION

With proper care, your Mossberg

shotgun will provide you with years of depend-

able service. Your firearm should be inspected and cleaned periodically to insure

that it remains in good condition. Clean your firearm as soon as possible after use.

This is especially important if your firearm has been exposed to moisture.

Use the instructions and equipment provided in a quality gun cleaning kit.

For maximum performance and continued satisfaction with your shotgun, period-

ic cleaning and lubrication are essential. Always be sure that the safety button is

in the “ON” (SAFE) position (Fig. 2) and that the firearm is unloaded before clean-

ing or lubricating your shotgun.Wear eye protection during cleaning.

Normal use requires only that the mechanisms be free of excessive shooting

residue. Very little lubrication other than a light oiling of external surfaces to prevent

rust is needed.

If the shotgun is to be stored for a long period of time, it should be thoroughly

cleaned and oiled. Do not plug barrel or store in a fabric-lined case that will absorb

lubricant from the shotgun.

Scrub bore and chamber with bore brush solvent and follow with cleaning patch-

es until barrel is clean. A final pass with a lightly oiled patch will provide a protec-

tive coating. Clean and remove any deposits in the barrel.

All metal parts should be cleaned with gun solvent and lightly lubricated with gun

oil. Over lubrication should be avoided. Use only lubricants specifically designed

for firearms. Avoid the use of abrasives which may damage the metal finish.

The bolt can be removed form the barreled action, and the barreled action can

be removed fr

om the stock, but fur

ther disassembly should be per

formed by a

certified gunsmith only.

Make sure the barrel is free of obstructions and excessive lubricant after

cleaning.

Camo guns: Caution should be exercised to avoid exposure of camouflage pattern

to strong solvents.

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