Mossberg 69 User Manual
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FUNCTION TESTING
AFTER PERFORMING ANY WORK ON YOUR FIREARM SUCH AS
CLEANING OR DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY OR INSTALLATION
OF AN ACCESSORY: make sure no cleaning patches or other materials
are blocking the barrel. Check your firearm for proper functioning before
loading or firing live ammunition.
a. Rotate the safety cap fully counterclockwise to the “ON” (SAFE)
position (Fig. 1).
b. Be sure the firearm is completely unloaded and pointed in a safe
position at all times.
Open and close the bolt several times to check for free movement of the action
assembly.
Close the bolt and leave the safety in the “ON” (SAFE) position. Pull the trigger
rearward fully. The firing pin should not release.
Remove your finger from the trigger. Move the safety to the “OFF” (FIRE) position.
The firing pin should not release.
Leave the safety in the “OFF” (FIRE) position.
Pull the trigger fully rearward. The firing pin should release.
Rotate the safety cap fully to the left (counterclockwise) to the “ON” (SAFE)
position. Open the action by moving the bolt lever up and fully rearward.
IF YOUR FIREARM DOES NOT PERFORM AS DESCRIBED IN ANY
OF THE ABOVE STEPS, CONTACT O.F. MOSSBERG & SONS, INC.
IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THE FIREARM.
Firearms are complicated mechanisms. Any modification, alterations, or
improper fitting of parts may result in a dangerous malfunction, damage
to the firearm and injury to the shooter and other persons. The shotgun’s
owner must accept full responsibility for the correct reassembly and
functioning of the firearm after any disassembly or replacement of parts.
If you do not understand any of the material in this manual or have any
questions, contact a qualified gunsmith or contact: O.F. Mossberg &
Sons, Inc.
SIGHT ADJUSTMENT – RIFLE SIGHT BARRELS
BEFORE MAKING ANY SIGHT ADJUSTMENTS:
a. Move the safety cap fully to the left to the “ON” (SAFE) position and
keep muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
b. Open the bolt, visually and physically check chamber, elevator and
magazine to be certain the firearm is unloaded.
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