Mossberg Maverick 8 and 9 - Manual (Page 6)

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magaZine capaciTy
88™ models: Total ammunition capacity (including one in the chamber) is six (6) 2-3/4”
shells. Depending upon ammunition tolerance variations, total capacity may be reduced
by one round when using 3” shells.
91™ models: Total ammunition capacity (including one in the chamber) is six (6) 2-3/4” or 3”
or five (5) 3-1/2” shells.
NOTE: To comply with U.S. migratory bird laws, six shot models are shipped with a
wooden dowel inserted in the magazine tube which limits magazine capacity
to two (2) shells.
To remove the dowel, first remove the barrel. Point the shotgun downward and shake it back
and forth lightly until the dowel protrudes from the takedown screw hole in the end of the
magazine tube. A rubber “O” ring on the dowel prevents it from falling out accidentally.
Grasp the dowel and pull it completely out.
To change back to a 2-shot magazine capacity insert the dowel through the center of the
magazine spring so that it is positioned inside the coils of the spring.
loaDing
Before loading, move the safety button fully to the right, (Fig. 2) to the “ON”
(SAFE) position.
During loading never allow fingers or any objects to contact the trigger. Keep
the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times.
Depress the action lock lever (Fig. 3) and open the action by pulling the forearm
completely rearward.
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