Along with the action lock, the bolt slide keeps the bolt from unlocking. When the hammer is forward, it pushes the action lock down, allowing the bolt slide to be pushed rearward when the forearm is pushed to the rear.
I'm looking at the bolt slide that is rounded in the area where it contacts the action lock. Because of that, it doesn't take much pressure to push the forearm back without even having to depress the action lock. I know the bolt lock does rise to engage the slot in the barrel. When the barrel is removed and the action worked, I can see the bolt lock rise and fall.
Has anyone else out there ever found a defective Mossberg that can be released without depressing the action release?
I'm looking at the bolt slide that is rounded in the area where it contacts the action lock. Because of that, it doesn't take much pressure to push the forearm back without even having to depress the action lock. I know the bolt lock does rise to engage the slot in the barrel. When the barrel is removed and the action worked, I can see the bolt lock rise and fall.
Has anyone else out there ever found a defective Mossberg that can be released without depressing the action release?