I have a JC Higgins FN 98 LH safety it has been fitted by a gunsmith. It is hard to engage requires effort. Too much in my opiinion are they all that way? The gunsmith said he could make it easier to use but it would not be as safe?

I’d look for another smith...assuming that what you are expecting isn’t too easy. You obviously want (need) to have some amount of effort required to flip the safety but you also shouldn’t need a pair of pliers to do it.

Smith is probably the best in my area! I can
work it but its difficult!

Go to the auto parts store and buy a tube of copper based anti seize lube. you'll need to disassemble the bolt and put just a little between the safety and the cocking piece. You'll be amazed how well it works after this has been done. I got it from Jack Belk and it works.

Terry

do what I did. sell it and invest the money in a Dakota 3 position.

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Originally posted by 22WRF:
do what I did. sell it and invest the money in a Dakota 3 position.

that's a beauty but you can also get a 2-position safety for about $100

I asked these questions on another post but thought I'd cover all bases; "About Jim Kobe's two position safety, do they lock the bolt when the safety is "on" or do they merely prevent the striker from going forward? Are they easy to fit for someone who has reasonable experience hacking Mausers?"

They do lock the bolt in position and block the firing pin. If you are somewhat mechanically inclined, fitting should be no problem. Normally they will fit without any adjustments. If You have a problem, call me.

Jim

I got one of Jims - it's very good indeed. He also sent it out before he received payment.

Jim Kobe, why dont you post a picture of "your" safety? Ive never seen the Kobe safety except hearing of your safety recently here on AR.

Can anyone help me out with a picture here? I can't do them.

Jim

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Originally posted by Jim Kobe:
Can anyone help me out with a picture here? I can't do them.

Jim

If you have a picture you can email me I can post it. When my rifle comes back I can take some pictures of one installed.

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Originally posted by 1894mk2:
I got one of Jims - it's very good indeed. He also sent it out before he received payment.

I bought 4 of Jim's Safetys all but 1 were drop in!!

Posting some pictures of Jim Kobe's 2-position safety for him (two if his 2-position safeties pictured with a Dakota 3-position):





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The largest images (if you need even larger ones) are here:

Picture One (Original Image Size)

Picture Two (Original Image Size)

I'm still looking for an FN left hand safety. I needed two, found one. Anyone have one they want to sell, I'd be very interested.

Did you get my email?

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Originally posted by MolonLabe416:
I'm still looking for an FN left hand safety. I needed two, found one. Anyone have one they want to sell, I'd be very interested.

I sent you a PM

PM sent to you KKAlaska; I did not get yurs. Emai me, please.