I have a preWar 70 with the old style safety. It's not very friendly with a scope in place. it was drilled and tapped when I bought it.

Do I replace the whole bolt shroud and safety or just modify the current shroud to accept a new safety lever?

What are your recomendations?

Mike

I would suggest finding a Tilden safety to replace the one you have. It moves in the forward right direction like current model safeties and not backwards like the prewar wing style. It would be cheaper than finding a bolt shroud. Here is an example of one that sold recently on ebay. You may also try Wisners, they may make a replacement.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=73952&item=7139036240&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

As I inderstand it, the Tilden is a 2 position safety. I would prefer a 3 position safety. Am I back to a new shroud? Are there any available?

Mike

The tilden is a conversion of the original safey and it is a 3 position. The part of the safety that goes into the bolt shroud and does the work is identical to the original, the lever is just moved so it operates on the right side.

Thanks Chic,

I'll be getting one from Wisners

Mike