Mossberg 46 CENTERFIRE - Manual (Page 4)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand this entire manual and its safety warnings before
handling this firearm.
UNPACKING YOUR NEW CENTERFIRE LEVER ACTION RIFLE
When shipped from the factory the rifle has a protective coating of oil on its metal
parts. Before using the rifle, visually and physically inspect the inside of the barrel
to be sure it is free of any excess oil, grease or any obstructions. Obstructions of
any kind can cause damage to the firearm and may result in serious personal
injury to the shooter and/or others nearby.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The 464™ Lever Action is designed to operate with the caliber inscribed on the barrel.
*The chamber is the rear most part of the barrel. It can be seen when the bolt is in
the “open” position.
MECHANICAL SAFETY FEATURES
The safety button is located on the top rear portion of the receiver (Fig. 2) and must be
manually moved to the desired position by the shooter.
Remember, a firearm’s manual safety is a mechanical device which can never
replace safe firearm handling practices.
SAFETY BUTTON AND HAMMER STOP
The manual safety, when engaged, prevents the hammer from striking the firing pin. When
the safety is in the “ON” (SAFE) position, and the trigger is pulled fully to its rearward
position, the hammer will partially fall (shown in fig. 2), but will not strike the firing pin.
When the safety is in the “OFF” (FIRE) position, and the trigger is pulled fully to its rearward
position, the hammer will fall through its full range of motion and strike the firing pin.
Fig. 1
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Fig. 2
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