Making a 3 position safety for a 1917

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20 June 2011, 21:35

Don Markey

Making a 3 position safety for a 1917

Since I couldn't find one I figured I'd make one. I'm sure I made lots of mistakes but the prototype works. I used a win70 wing since I didn't want to try to make that. Seeing that I'm not a machinist or a gunsmith any tip or comments will be appreciated.
Don

20 June 2011, 22:15

butchlambert

Looking pretty damn good.
Butch

20 June 2011, 22:24

RayO

Thats very nice work.

20 June 2011, 22:47

tin can

Nice and crisp work, a handsome piece.

How close is the back end of a Remington to the '17? Just curious.

20 June 2011, 23:36

jeffeosso

very clever

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21 June 2011, 00:24

ssdave

Nice work!

Too bad I didn't see you were looking for one. I bought one a few weeks ago, seller said it was for a Rem 700. When it came, it was for a 1917. I don't need the extra one, as I have two already to complete the two projects I have going.

dave

21 June 2011, 07:13

kcstott

Looks good.. lets see it when you get it done

21 June 2011, 19:51

D Humbarger

Nicely done Don. I would like to see a photo before you milled the top of the gas block flange off the top though. Just to compare with it milled away.

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21 June 2011, 20:32

22WRF

quote:
Seeing that I'm not a machinist or a gunsmith

Doesn't look that way to me.

Did you also install the square bridge and the bolt handle?

21 June 2011, 21:20

Dago Red

Personally I'm a big fan of the enfield safety, but this does look real good, I'm surprised too by the statement that you're not a machinist or a gunsmith, pretty damn good results for not being either

Red

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22 June 2011, 00:39

30 Caliber Mag Fan

Don-

Great work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

22 June 2011, 00:40

Don Markey

quote:
Originally posted by D Humbarger:
Nicely done Don. I would like to see a photo before you milled the top of the gas block flange off the top though. Just to compare with it milled away.

I did it all in the mill as I didn't know how I was going to shape it. Started with this:

Went to this thinking I could put a flange on both sides. I ended up removing it for clearance on the right side.

Kevin, yes I did the bolt handle and cut the square bridge. The bridge is over sized as I still need to cut is for scope rings.
Don

22 June 2011, 02:35

22WRF

quote:
Kevin, yes I did the bolt handle and cut the square bridge. The bridge is over sized as I still need to cut is for scope rings.
Don

Don

It would not surprise me that the next thing we will see from you is beautifully crafted bottom metal for it.

22 June 2011, 03:24

dpcd

Not a machinist or a gunsmith, hey? You have not fooled anyone with this project.

24 June 2011, 07:21

jerry sykes

Don, It looks like you're on the right tract, but could use a little more practice. Send second effort to me....lol