Mossberg 590 - Manual (Page 9)

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unloaDing
Move the safety button fully rearward to the “ON” (SAFE) position and keep the muzzle
pointed in a safe direction while unloading the firearm.
Depress the action lock lever (Fig. 3) and pull the forearm rearward, slowly, until the live shotshell
is completely withdrawn and visible in the ejection port. Remove shotshell by hand.
Continue pulling the forearm rearward to release the next shotshell onto the elevator.
Turn the shotgun so that the ejection port faces downward to allow the released shotshell to drop
out through the ejection port.
Push the forearm completely forward, closing the bolt without a shell being chambered.
Turn the shotgun over so that the trigger guard is positioned upward and the shotgun
remains pointed in a safe direction.
Insert your right thumb into the opening in the bottom of the receiver and depress the cartridge
stop on the right side to release shotshells one at a time (Fig. 9). Repeat until all shotshells are
removed from the magazine tube.
Depress the action lock lever and pull the forearm completely rearward. Visually and
physically inspect chamber, elevator and magazine tube to be certain the shotgun is
completely unloaded.
Leave the action in the open, rearward position and the safety button fully rearward in the “ON”
(SAFE) position.
DisassemBly / B
Move the safety button fully rearward to the “ON” (SAFE) position and visually
and physically check the chamber, elevator, and magazine tube to be certain
the shotgun is unloaded before disassembling the firearm. Wear eye protection
during disassembly and cleaning.
Depress the action lock lever (Fig. 3) and open the action by sliding the forearm fully rearward.
Move the forearm slowly forward from the fully rearward position until the front of the bolt is in the
middle of the ejection port (Fig. 7).
CAUTION: The 590 ® and 835 ® model magazine spring retainers and springs are under
significant spring pressure. Use caution should removal be necessary to prevent
injury to yourself or others around you.