Mossberg International 81 Bolt Action - Manual (Page 11)

REMOVING THE BOLT FROM THE RIFLE
Push the safety button to the “ON” (SAFE) position. Visually and physically check to make
certain there is no ammunition in the chamber or magazine. Keep the muzzle
pointed in a safe direction at all times.
A. Lift the bolt handle and pull the bolt to the rear of the action. Push the safety
to the “OFF” (FIRE) position (Fig. 2 ).
B. Depress the trigger fully and pull the bolt out of the receiver.
C. Release the trigger and push the safety to “ON” (SAFE) position.
CLEANING AND LUBRICATION
With proper care, your Mossberg International ™ 817™ Bolt Action will provide you with
years of dependable 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. For
maximum performance and continued satisfaction with your firearm, periodic cleaning
and lubrication are essential. Wear eye protection during cleaning.
Use the instructions and 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
specifically 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 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.
The bolt can be removed from the barreled action, and the barreled action can be
removed from the stock, but further disassembly should be performed by a certified
gunsmith only.
DISASSEMBLY FOR CLEANING
Before disassembly and cleaning, visually and physically inspect that
there are no cartridges in the chamber or receiver. Keep the safety
button fully to the right to the “ON” (SAFE) position.
• Remove the magazine as explained in “TO REMOVE MAGAZINE.”
• Remove the bolt from the rifle as explained in “REMOVING THE
BOLT FROM THE RIFLE.”
• Using a screwdriver, remove the two action screws in the stock
(Fig. 7).
• Lift the barrel/trigger housing assembly from the stock.
• Remove the two receiver screws holding the trigger housing to the
receiver.
• Lift the barrel assembly from the trigger housing assembly.
Further disassembly, should only be performed by a certified gunsmith.
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