I just hate the safety on my Guide Gun.....it's the first lever action that I have owned that has one. Is there a way to take it out or disable it and then cover the unsightly hole? I'm sure that just about everyone that has owned a 'less safe' real lever action would agree that the new safetys are a real nuisance.

Please don't drill me about lawyers and such by removing it.

I sure can sympathize with you. When I take my Guide Gun to the range, I am pulling the trigger while the safety is on, too often, way more than any of my other rifles. Also when I am working the safety, I have to pause and think, is the safety on with the button sticking out this side or is it that side (may be an age thing).
Some one made a great suggestion a while back, install an "O" ring over the groove in the safety to prevent its use. Can easily be removed if needed.

Hart

TXPO,

I think someone did make a safety "replacement" that looked like slotted screwheads when installed, but I am not sure where/if it is still available.

(Edited to add) Here it is:
http://www.longhunt.com/action_work/action_work.shtml

My brother's Marlin has that safety, and it has cost him a couple deer. He leaves in the "Fire" position all the time now....

Regards and good luck,

Bill

[ 07-01-2003, 22:35: Message edited by: Bill M ]

Thanks Bill M!!!

I just ordered one!

Now...I haven't really looked at the safety setup closely but can someone tell me the easiest way to take it out? I'm sure ( I hope anyway) the replacement 'plug' will have some directions.

[ 07-02-2003, 00:04: Message edited by: TXPO ]

Or, you can just tighten the little set screw to prevent the safety from moving to the "ON" position.

TXPO,

You are very welcome, glad to help.

Can't help with removal/installation, hopefully the instructions will have the details that you need. I will try to check out my NRA firearms disassembly book tonight, if they have the procedure I'll pass it along.

Bill

TXPO, pop over to the Marlin chat site those boys over there can give you all the break down on the marlins

What Ken said. I did this on my 1895M and it works perfectly. No parts or pieces to buy.

Ken & Eric,

One of the reasons I want to get rid of it is because it is unsightly! Safetys do not belong on lever guns.

Thanks for everything guys....I'll check with the Marlin chat room boys when I get back from Africa. I doubt I will get the new part for it before I leave on the 5th.

[ 07-02-2003, 03:45: Message edited by: TXPO ]

TXPO
If you cannot get that part in time just put a little loc-tite on it. In the off safe position of course. That way it does not accidently get knocked on. Works on Winchesters too.

N E 450 No2,

I'm not taking it with me....I'll have my .375 and a .300 WM....although, I sure wish that I had that guide gun in BC a month ago when going after a black bear in the thick stuff....oh HOW I wanted that Guide Gun!!!

One has to wonder why they didn't go to a transfer bar safety mechanism like Ruger or the old Iver Johnsons. Those button safeties are too ugly!

Saw an earlier 1970's vintage non-crossbolt safety 1895 Marlin in .45-70 for sale this morning (just like mine!). It has an Ashley Outdoors ghost ring sight and original wood/black plastic buttplate, 12-groove micro-groove barrel. This one has the "fat" forend wood on it as well. Missing Marlin "bulls-eye" from stock - fell out as is common.

Call 208-321-1288 Shooting World in Boise, ID if interested.

Jeff Pfeifer

TXPO
Your right about the Guide Gun, when it is in its niche it is hard to beat ....except with a Double.

Oh, and if I havent already told you, that is a nice Bear.

[ 07-03-2003, 00:00: Message edited by: N E 450 No2 ]

Thanks N E 450 No2,

It's my first bear, I have wanted one since I was a kid, but it certainly won't be my last!