Mauser bolt shroud safety installation

03 August 2002, 00:38

John Frazer

I am interested in installing one of the low-swing safeties on a military shroud -- like the Dayton Traister model.

I see Brownell's sells a couple of jigs for this type of work.

My question is, can this be done with hand tools? I don't have a drill press or milling machine. If it just involves cutting a slot, why not use a suitably thin file?

Thanks,

John

03 August 2002, 01:43

MrUREasy

John, it seems this project is best left to a skilled gunsmith - maybe we can find one here that will complete this project for us at a price we can afford........

03 August 2002, 02:24

SamB

The DaytonTraister MkII safety installs in 5 minutes with a Dremel tool and no jig. It'll take a little longer with some small files.

You're not doing any complicated machining, only cutting a 1/8th inch slot in the bolt shroud.

Sam B.
http://www.fireflyarms.com

03 August 2002, 04:51

Robgunbuilder

SamB is right! You can do this yourself with a Dremel tool and a file.-Rob

03 August 2002, 05:36

larrys

OK, can you guys give me any manes of smiths that will install 3-position safeties like the Dakota or PME reasonably.

Thanks.

05 August 2002, 05:04

TGetzen

I agree with those SamB and Rob, the D-T is a snap to install. I thought the PME 3 position was a snap too, perhaps I just got lucky? I used a dremel tool and some files, hand polished it and rust/epxress blued it.

Aftermarket safeties that I think are a real P-I-A to install are the Buehler style. I've tried twice, and gave up both times. Both were from Midway; perhaps they differ somehow from other Buehler styles.

Also, the PME 2 position safeties look nice -- nice BIG lever (I wish the 3 position lever was a little more substantial). I don't buy the argument about impaired gas handling once you slot the safety for one -- it looks to me like the lever would function as an additional deflector in the event of primer piercing -- but I'm no expert in Mauser design. Jim Kobe, a gunsmith member here, recently supplied me with a nicely machined shroud for one. I've also done it myself with a dremel tool, abrasive disc, & carbide bit, turned out quite OK, just not as pretty.

Good luck,
Todd

P.S> Had you posted earlier, I probably would have given you a slotted shroud and D-T safety that I no longer need. Alas, it's already getting bids on an auction site.

[ 08-04-2002, 20:08: Message edited by: Todd Getzen ]