How to Disassemble a Mossberg 500 for Cleaning and Maintenance

How to Take Apart a Mossberg 500

The Mossberg 500 is a popular shotgun for home defense, hunting, and competition shooting. It’s a reliable and easy-to-use gun, but it’s important to know how to take it apart for cleaning and maintenance. In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of disassembling and reassembling a Mossberg 500 step-by-step.

We’ll start by covering the basics of gun safety, then we’ll get into the details of how to take apart your shotgun. By the end of this article, you’ll be able to disassemble and reassemble your Mossberg 500 with confidence.

Safety First

Before you do anything else, it’s important to make sure that your gun is unloaded. To do this, open the action and visually inspect the chamber to make sure that there is no ammunition present. You should also check the magazine tube to make sure that it is empty.

Once you’ve confirmed that the gun is unloaded, you can begin the disassembly process.

Step	Instructions	Image
1	Remove the magazine.
2	Depress the action release button and open the action.
3	Remove the bolt assembly.
4	Remove the barrel.

How to Take Apart a Mossberg 500?

The Mossberg 500 is a popular pump-action shotgun that is used for a variety of purposes, including hunting, self-defense, and law enforcement. It is a relatively simple firearm to operate and maintain, and it can be disassembled for cleaning or repairs.

This guide will show you how to take apart a Mossberg 500 in six easy steps.

1. Safety Precautions

Before you begin disassembling your Mossberg 500, there are a few safety precautions that you should take:

• Wear eye protection and hearing protection.
• Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
• Do not disassemble the firearm if it is loaded.
• Follow the steps in the manual carefully.

2. Disassembling the Barrel

To disassemble the barrel of your Mossberg 500, follow these steps:

1. Remove the magazine.
2. Lock the bolt to the rear.
3. Press the barrel release button and remove the barrel.

The barrel release button is located on the right side of the receiver, just behind the ejection port. It is a small, rectangular button that is recessed into the receiver. To press the button, you will need to use a small tool, such as a screwdriver or a punch.

Once you have pressed the barrel release button, you can remove the barrel by pulling it forward and out of the receiver.

3. Disassembling the Action

To disassemble the action of your Mossberg 500, follow these steps:

1. Remove the bolt from the receiver.
2. Remove the fore-end from the receiver.
3. Remove the trigger assembly from the receiver.

To remove the bolt from the receiver, you will need to use a bolt removal tool. The bolt removal tool is a small, forked tool that is designed to fit into the bolt release slot on the bolt.

To remove the fore-end from the receiver, you will need to use a fore-end removal tool. The fore-end removal tool is a small, flat tool that is designed to fit into the fore-end release slot on the receiver.

To remove the trigger assembly from the receiver, you will need to use a trigger removal tool. The trigger removal tool is a small, pointed tool that is designed to fit into the trigger release slot on the receiver.

4. Disassembling the Stock

To disassemble the stock of your Mossberg 500, follow these steps:

1. Remove the action from the stock.
2. Remove the recoil pad from the stock.
3. Remove the stock from the receiver.

To remove the action from the stock, you will need to use a stock removal tool. The stock removal tool is a small, flat tool that is designed to fit into the stock release slot on the action.

To remove the recoil pad from the stock, you will need to use a recoil pad removal tool. The recoil pad removal tool is a small, pointed tool that is designed to fit into the recoil pad release slot on the stock.

To remove the stock from the receiver, you will need to use a stock removal tool. The stock removal tool is a small, flat tool that is designed to fit into the stock release slot on the receiver.

5. Reassembling the Mossberg 500

To reassemble the Mossberg 500, follow these steps in reverse order:

1. Reassemble the stock to the receiver.
2. Reassemble the recoil pad to the stock.
3. Reassemble the action to the stock.
4. Reassemble the fore-end to the receiver.
5. Reassemble the bolt to the receiver.

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This guide has shown you how to take apart a Mossberg 500 in six easy steps. By following these steps, you can safely and easily disassemble your firearm for cleaning or repairs.

Additional Resources

• [Mossberg 500 Owner’s Manual](https://www.mossberg.com/assets/pdfs/ownersmanuals/500/500_owners_manual_en.pdf)
• [Mossberg 500 Disassembly Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2–16377_6w)

3. Disassembling the Action

The action of a Mossberg 500 is made up of the following parts:

• Bolt
• Trigger assembly
• Hammer assembly

To disassemble the action, you will need to:

1. Remove the barrel from the receiver.
2. Remove the bolt from the receiver.
3. Remove the trigger assembly.
4. Remove the hammer assembly.

Removing the Barrel from the Receiver

1. Point the shotgun in a safe direction.
2. Depress the safety button.
3. Pull back on the slide release lever and hold it in place.
4. Grasp the barrel and pull it forward and out of the receiver.

Removing the Bolt from the Receiver

1. Point the shotgun in a safe direction.
2. Depress the safety button.
3. Pull back on the slide release lever and hold it in place.
4. Grasp the bolt handle and pull it straight back out of the receiver.

Removing the Trigger Assembly

1. Point the shotgun in a safe direction.
2. Depress the safety button.
3. Remove the magazine from the shotgun.
4. Rotate the magazine catch clockwise until it stops.
5. Push down on the magazine catch and pull it out of the receiver.
6. Remove the trigger guard screw and lift the trigger guard out of the receiver.
7. Remove the trigger assembly from the receiver.

Removing the Hammer Assembly

1. Point the shotgun in a safe direction.
2. Depress the safety button.
3. Remove the magazine from the shotgun.
4. Rotate the magazine catch clockwise until it stops.
5. Push down on the magazine catch and pull it out of the receiver.
6. Remove the hammer spring retainer pin and lift the hammer spring out of the receiver.
7. Remove the hammer assembly from the receiver.

4. Reassembling the Mossberg 500

To reassemble the Mossberg 500, you will need to:

1. Reassemble the hammer assembly.
2. Reassemble the trigger assembly.
3. Reinstall the bolt in the receiver.
4. Reinstall the barrel.

Reassembling the Hammer Assembly

1. Insert the hammer assembly into the receiver.
2. Align the hammer spring retainer pin with the hole in the receiver and push it in until it snaps into place.

Reassembling the Trigger Assembly

1. Insert the trigger assembly into the receiver.
2. Align the trigger guard screw with the hole in the receiver and tighten it until it is snug.

Reinstalling the Bolt in the Receiver

1. Insert the bolt into the receiver.
2. Push the bolt forward until it is fully seated.

Reinstalling the Barrel

1. Align the barrel with the receiver.
2. Push the barrel forward and into the receiver until it is fully seated.

By following these steps, you can safely disassemble and reassemble your Mossberg 500. Be sure to exercise caution when handling firearms and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

How to Take Apart a Mossberg 500?

Q: What tools do I need?

A: You will need a flathead screwdriver, a punch, and a cleaning rod.

Q: How do I remove the barrel?

A: 1. With the action open, pull back on the barrel lock and push down on the barrel release button.
2. Slide the barrel forward off of the receiver.

Q: How do I remove the bolt?

A: 1. With the action open, pull back on the bolt handle and turn the bolt clockwise until it stops.
2. Push the bolt release button and remove the bolt from the receiver.

Q: How do I clean the Mossberg 500?

A: 1. Remove the barrel and bolt from the receiver.
2. Use a cleaning rod and solvent to clean the inside of the barrel.
3. Use a brush to clean the inside of the receiver.
4. Apply a light coat of oil to all moving parts.

Q: How do I reassemble the Mossberg 500?

1. Reinstall the bolt into the receiver.
2. Rotate the bolt counterclockwise until it stops.
3. Press the bolt release button and close the action.
4. Reinstall the barrel onto the receiver.
5. Push down on the barrel release button and lock the barrel into place.

Q: What are some common problems with the Mossberg 500?

• Failure to feed
• Failure to eject
• Jams

Q: How can I troubleshoot these problems?

• Make sure that the magazine is properly inserted and that the ammunition is the correct size and type.
• Clean and lubricate the gun regularly.
• Check the headspace of the gun.
• If you are still having problems, take the gun to a qualified gunsmith.

  In this comprehensive guide, we have discussed how to take apart a Mossberg 500 shotgun in detail. We started by discussing the tools and materials you will need. Then, we walked you through the steps of disassembly, from removing the barrel and action to taking out the trigger assembly. We also provided tips on how to reassemble your shotgun safely and correctly.

We hope that this guide has been helpful and that you now feel confident in your ability to take apart and reassemble your Mossberg 500 shotgun. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Here are some key takeaways from this guide:

• Always wear eye protection when disassembling your shotgun.
• Be careful not to lose any small parts.
• Follow the steps in the guide carefully to avoid damaging your shotgun.
• If you are unsure about how to disassemble your shotgun, please consult a qualified gunsmith.