185 DA bolt information

[TheTubGuy09]

Hey all. I just picked up the 185DA at an auction. These older Mossbergs have piqued my interest lately as I've been on a quest to find my childhood gun, the 146B. This 185 has been used and used well. The question I have is about the bolt.

When the bolt is removed, the front half rotates 360 degrees, and can easily separate from the back half when the flat area on the bolt lines up exposing the firing pin and spring. Is this normal or is the bolt just worn out that much?

When its assembled and in the gun, it operates very smooth. The firing pin snaps and it ejects the shells with ease.

 

[Headhunter2]

I don't remember that ever being an issue with the 185KA I had. Can't double check as I no longer have it.

 

[Scoop]

Hey all. I just picked up the 185DA at an auction. These older Mossbergs have piqued my interest lately as I've been on a quest to find my childhood gun, the 146B. This 185 has been used and used well. The question I have is about the bolt. ...

Welcome to Mossberg Owners from E TN.

TubGuy, good to have you here. There are some manuals available online that may be of some help to you. Personally, I know nothing that could help you on your great old gun, but I found some vids that may be of some interest. I just searched for "mossberg 185d bolt disassembly" and found stuff like this:

Download Western Field 12 Gauge Shotgun Manual - Online ...
elegantguidesz.onmypc.net › ...





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185D, 185D-A, 185D-B, 185D-C, 185K, 185K-A, 185K-B. 3 1/2" 152=Hunter ... Air Rifle Servicing Surrey ...
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Download Western Field 12 Gauge Shotgun Manual - Online ...
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11:46
185D, 185D-A, 185D-B, 185D-C, 185K, 185K-A, 185K-B. 3 1/2" 152=Hunter ... Air Rifle Servicing Surrey ...
Mar 4, 2014 · Uploaded by MANUFACTURED HOMESTEADER

 

[TheTubGuy09]

Thanks for the responses. I've looked more into the and this is a two piece bolt. Here are a couple of photos. To remove the head, you just rotate 180 degrees and it exposes the firing pin. Just not sure if this is normal or if its worn to the point i Need to be concerned with it.