Timney trigger for mauser 96 question

[huntingfish]

Howdy,
I am comtemplating changing my trigger in my mauser 96 (carl gustav). I am tempted to go with a timney trigger. Can I keep my original "swing" type safety with it? From what I understand, there are 2 available models in the "sportsman" series of trigger that will fit with a m96: One with integral safety and one without (eg: You get to keep your original "swing" type safety).

Did I get that right?

Cheers,

Fish

 

[dead meat]

Yup you have it right.

 

[huntingfish]

Any idea how much it would cost to get the actual trigger + installation fees? Trigger itself seems to be around 54$ on several sites I've checked (all US though), but I have no idea how much it would cost to have a gunsmith install it.

 

[harv]

You could do it yourself it is held on with one pin. I did mine in less than 5 minutes after I had my gun disassembled. You may have to adjust the trigger pull to suit yourself.

 

[JJessup]

Depending on what stock you have inletting might be required to clear the trigger body.

 

[dero338]

I installed a boyd's on mine and I had to cut some wood to fit the trigger body and the side safety

if you are planing to put a scope on it, side safety is the way to go
if not, there is no real need

 

[jethunter]

Brownell's will ship if it's under $100 (it is), and Western Gun parts in Edmonton usually has them in stock - that's where mine came from. Your gunsmith can usually get it for you at the same price you could buy it. Estimate $30-$50 labour charge for a gunsmith to install.

 

[Striker]

I put a timney on mine..had to inlet the stock to clear it. IMHO..I'd go that route now in case down the road you want to put a scope on it.
I bought mine from mystic player here...great guy to deal with and great customer service.