mauser 98 safety revisions

[foster13]

does anyone know where to get an updated safety for my model 98, the original near hits the bottom of my scope when in safe position and is awkward to get ready to fire for hunting?!?!?!?

 

[Swiend]

TEC Tradex, a sponser here (see above list), have a ready to finish and install Winchester type safety for Model 98 Mausers.
http://www.tradeexcanada.com/index.php?option=com_paxgallery&task=view&gid=13&iid=149
that's one option.

 

[can14]

go to gunpartscorp web site....mauser parts....sniper rifle safety repo...about $40.00....easy change.....works great. copy of the WW2 german safety. The israeli's made their own copy for the israeli 98k 7.62x51 sniper rifles.

 

[jethunter]

does anyone know where to get an updated safety for my model 98, the original near hits the bottom of my scope when in safe position and is awkward to get ready to fire for hunting?!?!?!?

I installed this one from Brownell's on an FN 98 mauser. Works slick, 5 mins to install.

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=13149&title=BUEHLER-STYLE%20LOW%20SAFETY

No machining or modifications were needed. Also google "disassemble mauser bolt" for a step-by-step pictorial guide to dis/re-assembling the mauser bolt if you haven't done it before.

Price is about $40-$50, no permits or paperwork required. It can be shipped from Brownell's directly to your door in about a week. Their online ordering system is excellent.

 

[Mauser98]

The Tradeex safety would need a LOT of fitting and finishing.

I bought one. It wouldn't screw all the way on to the bolt body and the pivot screw struck up way above the safety body and filing it down would have eliminated the screw slot.

They were excellent about taking it back. They even reimbursed all shipping costs.

 

[gunrunner100]

Most of the 98's that I have completed the "sporterizing" on, I have used Bold OP-98 triggers with side safety. Depending on the stock you have, you may have to remove some wood or plastic on the right side to make this safety work.

 

[Carlosthejackal]

I have used the bold safety and it is at least as good as the similar Timney. You also may have to grind a bit off the trigger guard to allow clearance for the lower pivot.

 

[guntech]

I have a new Timney 98 safety in stock... email or pm me....(click on my member name to get a menu)

 

[Pblatzz]

P/N 8550A
$15 at nurich gun parts

No modifications required.

or

some small mods to be done (small groove cut on the bolt shroud)
$18
P/N 980880A

Peter