Mossberg 185D-A: I have a stock & barrel question

[my 185DA]

First:
How is a Mossberg 185D-A barrel attached to the receiver?
If it is threaded on to the receiver is left or right threads?
What torque is needed?

I have a barrel vice and a receiver wrench, however before I do anything I need to verify how it is attached so I will not damage anything.

Second:
On the stock, a pin is installed near the forearm, what function does it have? Is it a reenforcement pin?

Photographs would be helpful, I have searched the internet for photographs and I have not seen any that are helpful.

Thanks for any help.

 

[my 185DA]

WOW

WOW, I really have something that no one can help me on.

Thanks anyway.

 

[Drummer101]

You only gave it a day

But there should be a manual on Mossbergs website that could hold your answer.

 

[my 185DA]

Been there done that, thanks.

 

[Drummer101]

Best site I have found in regards to this:
http://www.havlinsales.com/bolt.htm

Might be worth giving them a call.

 

[my 185DA]

I gave them a call the other day and they did not know the answer, so I am going forward working on it. Thanks

 

[zippy13]

IINM, the 185D-A model was produced for just one year (1950). Sorry, but, you can't be too surprised if there's not very much information nor interest in the gun today.

 

[my 185DA]

Actually the 185 was made from 1947 to 1964 with slight changes however the receiver stayed the same.