Mossberg 46 RIMFIRE - Manual (Page 8)

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Normal maintenance of your Mossberg 464™ Rimfire Lever Action does not
require any disassembly. Service beyond cleaning and lubrication should be
performed by a qualified gunsmith or an authorized Product Service Center only.
C CL LE EA AN NIIN NG G A AN ND D L LU UB BR RIIC CA AT TIIO ON N
With proper care, your Mossberg 464™ Rimfire Lever Action will provide you with
years of dependable service. Your firearm should be inspected and cleaned
periodically to ensure 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. For maximum performance and continued satisfaction with your
firearm, periodic cleaning and lubrication are essential. Wear eye protection during
cleaning.
Always be sure that the safety button is fully rearward in the “ON” (SAFE)
position (Fig. 2) and that the rifle is unloaded by visually and physically
checking the chamber, and feed throat (Fig. 3) before cleaning your rifle.
Wear eye protection during cleaning.
Follow the instructions and use the equipment provided in a quality gun cleaning kit.
All metal parts should be cleaned with an appropriate gun cleaning solvent and
lightly lubricated with gun oil. Over lubrication should be avoided. Use only
lubricants specially designed for firearms. Avoid the use of abrasives, which may
damage the metal finish.
Normal use requires only that the mechanisms be free of excessive shooting
residue. Very little lubrication other than a light oiling of the action and external
surfaces is needed to prevent rust.
If the rifle is to be stored for a long period of time, it should be thoroughly cleaned
and oiled. Do not plug the barrel or store the firearm in a case that will absorb
lubricants.
C CL LE EA AN NIIN NG G T TH HE E B BA AR RR RE EL L
Follow the instructions and use the equipment provided in a quality gun cleaning
kit.
To clean the barrel, moisten the correct caliber (caliber is inscribed on the barrel)
brass cleaning brush with solvent and insert it into the barrel from the muzzle
end. Care must be taken not to damage the muzzle. Scrub the barrel several
times muzzle to breach, getting all the way down to clean the chamber.
Use the correct caliber cleaning rod with a clean cloth patch to wipe the bore dry.
Repeat several times, using a new patch each time, until barrel is clean and
shows no signs of residue. A final pass with a lightly oiled patch will provide a
protective coating.
Make sure the barrel is free of obstructions and excessive lubricant after
cleaning. Be sure not to leave cleaning patches or excessive oil or
grease in the bore as they can create dangerous 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.
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