Mossberg Maverick 8 and 9 User Manual
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3) Swing the recoil pad or buttplate around the top screw which will allow access to the stock
bolt through the stock butt hole.
4) Check stock bolt head configuration. Some models use a slotted head, others use a 1/2 in.
hex head.
5) Loosen and remove stock bolt by turning it counterclockwise. The stock may now be
removed from the receiver.
installation of pistol grip:
1) Align mounting hole in pistol grip with threaded hole in rear of the receiver.
2) Slip washers on bolt. Insert bolt through pistol grip into hole in receiver. Finger tighten bolt
to insure threads are properly engaged. If you encounter difficulty, unscrew bolt and
repeat procedure.
3) Using Allen wrench supplied, tighten bolt very snugly.
4) To install the swivel stud, screw the stud into the hole on the left hand side of the
pistol grip until tight. The stud is self tapping. Align the stud through-hole to the
desired position. Use caution not to over-tighten the stud as this may strip the
threads in the pistol grip.
Upon firing, recoil force will cause the shotgun to move rearward and upward.
Never hold the shotgun at eye level and attempt to sight down the barrel. To
avoid possible injury, grip the shotgun securely with one hand on the forearm
and one hand on the pistol grip. Pistol grip models are designed to be held
at waist level when firing.
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BEFORE PERFORMING ANY DISASSEMBLY OR ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE:
a. Move the safety button fully to the right to the “ON” (SAFE) position and keep
muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
b. Open the action, visually and physically check chamber, elevator and magazine
tube to be certain the firearm is unloaded.
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NOTE: The heat shield can only be installed on 12 ga., plain barrel models.
1) Follow barrel removal procedures as described in this Owner’s Manual.
2) Carefully remove front sight by turning it counterclockwise. Take precautions to insure you
do not damage the barrel finish.
3) Slide heat shield onto barrel from muzzle end. Large ring on heat shield is positioned
towards rear of barrel.
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