Mossberg 46 CENTERFIRE - Manual (Page 7)

FIRING
Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms,
and/or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and/or other
substances known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and/or
other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times.
Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.
With the rifle pointed in a safe direction and held in a proper firing position, move
the safety button fully forward to its “OFF” (FIRE) position. Squeeze the lever
tightly against the stock. (This releases the trigger stop). Pull the trigger through
its full travel to the rear to fire the rifle.
Should any cartridge fail to fire, keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction
and move the safety button fully rearward to the “ON” (SAFE) position. Wait
a few moments and then remove the misfired cartridge and keep separate
from other ammunition. Do not attempt to refire a misfired cartridge.
If at any time during firing, the sound of any cartridge is noticeably
louder or softer than the previous cartridges fired,
STOP! Do not load or
fire additional cartridges until you have put the safety in the “ON” (SAFE)
position and safely unloaded your firearm. Inspect the firearm for
possible damage or obstructions in the chamber or bore. (The bore is
the inside surface of the barrel.) Firing the rifle with a bore obstruction
can cause damage to the firearm and may result in serious personal
injury to the shooter and/or others nearby.
After firing, pulling the lever fully open and fully closed will eject the spent cartridge
and chamber the next live cartridge. The rifle is again ready to fire.
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
Normal maintenance of your Mossberg 464™ 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.
CLEANING AND LUBRICATION
With proper care, your Mossberg 464™ 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 (Figure 1) and that the rifle is unloaded by visually and physically
checking the chamber, carrier and magazine 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.
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