Mossberg M44 Disassembly Instructions

The Mossberg Model 44, manufactured by O.F. Mossberg and Sons, is a .22 LR caliber bolt-action rifle used mainly for training and small varmint hunting. Mossberg, more famous for its shotguns than rifles, has discontinued this line of rifles in favor of larger calibers like the 4x4. To disassemble without the aid of a gunsmith, the push-feed bolt system must be removed.

Things You'll Need

  • screwdriver
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove the magazine and clear the breach, making sure the gun is unloaded. Turn the safety to the "On" position by turning the lever next to the trigger to face the green "S."

    • 2

      Move the windage bracket, located behind the bolt, to the left so that it does not interfere with bolt removal.

    • 3

      Open the bolt and pull it back. Again, make sure the chamber is empty. Pull the trigger, and then the bolt may be guided off the receiver.

    • 4

      Loosen the "take-down screw" located immediately ahead of the trigger guard.

    • 5

      Remove the magazine if the magazine is still in the gun. In the magazine housing, lift and remove the bright pin. Turn the swivel, found next the the bright pin, one quarter turn.

    • 6

      Insert a screwdriver into the swivel base and loosen the barrel band screw. The barrel band screw will be easy to identify as it is the only screw that locks into the barrel.

    • 7

      Remove the now-loosened stock and barrel.