2-position swing safety to a 3-position on a Mex Mauser

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13 April 2013, 16:56

setch

2-position swing safety to a 3-position on a Mex Mauser

What is involved in changing a 2-position M70 style swing safety to a 3-position? How much smithing/cost does this require?

13 April 2013, 17:15

jeffeosso

the dakota and gentry 3 positions can work - if there is bluing involved, it will cost more... remove 2 position, inspect bolt parts, install 3 position, test, fit..test..fit..test..fit ... IF the safety isn't 180 degrees out of time, its not a tough job.

then you will likely have to fit the safety to the stock, if it is closely fitted

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13 April 2013, 17:31

Jim Kobe

quote:
Originally posted by jeffeosso:
the dakota and gentry 3 positions can work - if there is bluing involved, it will cost more... remove 2 position, inspect bolt parts, install 3 position, test, fit..test..fit..test..fit ... IF the safety isn't 180 degrees out of time, its not a tough job.

then you will likely have to fit the safety to the stock, if it is closely fitted

HUH?? Not a sinple job, at least not for a neophyte. It needs to be fitted by someone who knows what to do. It needs a notch in the back of the bolt body to lock the bolt and it needs to be timed correctly. Too many times I have seen installation done with no regard for bolt indexing. I would charge about $135 labor to change it out.

13 April 2013, 18:34

setch

I definitely do not plan to do this job myself. All smithing would be done by a pro with experience on mauser actions.

Thanks for the $ bogey Jim, this is what I was seeking as I weigh the changes I want vs. the budget.

14 April 2013, 07:43

jeffeosso

howdy Jim ... now that you are wrapped around the axle, go back and show me where *I* said it was a simple job.... i said it wasn't a tough job ..these aren't synonyms, are they? if the part is worth a hoot, that is

14 April 2013, 08:15

JBrown

Jeffe

I think your post was a bit unclear. When I read your post I thought the same thing Jim did. Your post almost made it sound like it was a simple swap, but I knew that was not what you intended.

You didn't mention the machine work involved. You wrote your reply as though it was intended for a gunsmith instead of a newbie.

Jason

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14 April 2013, 08:31

jeffeosso

Jason ..(this is WITH humor, as it could come over grumpy)allow me to restate
So, it's not a tough job, FOR A GUNSMITH ..

better? and i STILL didn't state it was a simple job

14 April 2013, 09:42

ramrod340

I've done a couple using a file and dremel to cut the notch. Not "super" difficult but not a 5 minute swap either. It is not a project for someone to start with.