Charlie Martinez
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After not firing my Mossberg (Mod 46 M (b)) for a few years I brought it to the range & for the first time it started misfiring a round or two, then OK for a few then misfiring again. The misfired rounds were dented at the rim but did not detonate. I tried different ammo & the same thing happened. Then I fired the misfired rounds again with another gun & they all fired. i think I established pretty well its an issue with the rifle not with the ammo.
I have a couple of questions:
1. Could the problem be caused by gumming of the spring due to long storage time. I pulled the bolt out & its clean but I have not fired this rifle for this long a period of time so I'm asking.
2. If its not likely to be a cleaning issue what would need replacement ? I assume it's either the firing pin or the spring, or both? Like I said earlier the misfired rounds were dented. Is there a way to tell?
3. If replacement of either the pin, the spring(or something else) is needed is this something I could do without special tools or will a gunsmith be necessary?
4. Does anyone know a good source for parts for old Mossbergs?
Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.
I have a couple of questions:
1. Could the problem be caused by gumming of the spring due to long storage time. I pulled the bolt out & its clean but I have not fired this rifle for this long a period of time so I'm asking.
2. If its not likely to be a cleaning issue what would need replacement ? I assume it's either the firing pin or the spring, or both? Like I said earlier the misfired rounds were dented. Is there a way to tell?
3. If replacement of either the pin, the spring(or something else) is needed is this something I could do without special tools or will a gunsmith be necessary?
4. Does anyone know a good source for parts for old Mossbergs?
Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.