I handled a 60's era sporter fit with this style of safety and it seemed MUCH more ergonomic, that's where one's thumb naturally falls when carrying at the ready. I looked at the usually retailers and have not found one. Apparently this was made by Dayton Traister though the new manufacture MKII's are right side mounted. Any suggestions???
Thanks
Jay Kolbe
Posts: 767 | Location: Seeley Lake Montana | Registered: 17 April 2002
I believe Numurich (www.e-gunparts.com) has what you want. Couldn't find it with a quick look on their site, but a call should net it for you. Something to remember and there is a discussion about it only a few pages back is that the safety will be prone to "rub" off if you carry the rifle slung over your right shoulder.
Thaine "Begging hands and bleeding hearts will always cry out for more..." Ayn Rand
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Posts: 730 | Location: New Mexico USA | Registered: 02 July 2004
I believe what you are referring to is commonly called an FN style safety. At least that is what my Sears Model 50 came with and that is on an FN action.
If its like the one above, then that is an FN safety. It works very similar to an original 98 wing safety, but only comes up about 60 degrees so it doesn't interfere with a scope.
Thaine- I searched Numrich and was unsuccessful also. They're closed today but I will follow up.
22WRF and Kurt--That is exactly what I am looking for. The couple Husky 98's that I have worked with had Buhlers as does my current FN project. Any hints on tracking such a safety down? I assume that they are out of production. I sling on my left shoulder and that, combinded with the better ergonomics, seem to argue for their use.
Beautiful piece Kurt.
Jay Kolbe
Posts: 767 | Location: Seeley Lake Montana | Registered: 17 April 2002
Originally posted by jz: Does this type of safety lock the bolt down when on safe?
the true FN one does. Also, on the true FN style one you have to grind out a small square notch on the shroud for the safety to stay on when it is off safety.
The one on AA is not an FN shroud with saftey. It is an inexpensive copy that fits on any military 98 shroud. It is loosely held in place by a hook.
An original FN is high quality and is milled with a slot so that the safety slides down low into it when "off." They usually sell for about $75 when you can find one on E-Bay. I just checked my parts bin and I don't have any at this time.
Snowcat. All I have is 1 jc higgins m50 and 2 husqvarna 640's with the FN safety and they work OK. I did buy a Dayton transtar for a m96 thats works similar but the lever goes to the right side and I had to notch the reciever. The Dayton transtar came with a nylon plug to keep the lever from flopping around because its fit is poor/sloppy. Maybe all these after market levers are sloppy.
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