Whats the best way to make a low safety on Mauser 98?

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I am going to scope a Custom mauser 98 but it still has the original flip up safety. If i change to one of those low swing ones does it requite much fitting? What about one of the ones where you replace the bolt shroud? Im willing to spend some money but i don't want to break the bank. Which way would be the best? Also does anyone know where i can get these parts in Canada? I know brownells has them but i would rather stay within our borders if i can.


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Use a gunsmith to install a version of this.
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Various companies make them.

That will be the cheapest way. If you do it yourself there is the possibility you will screw up the fitting of it (easy to screw up) and require you buy more parts. Replacing the complete shroud is expensive.
 
The Beuhler type that fit on the right side of the bolt shroud are pretty simple to install. Timney makes a copy of them now, and I prefer them to the type in the picture.
 
I picked up one of the Timney/Beuler types.
I had no luck on the installation,the gun would fire if you set the safety ,pulled the trigger,and then took it off safe.(would fire as soon as safety disengaged)
I think in my case, the problem was associated with the Dayton/Triaster trigger unit in the rifle(set at 2#) and not with the safety itself.
Good luck!
 
flyr said:
I picked up one of the Timney/Beuler types.
I had no luck on the installation,the gun would fire if you set the safety ,pulled the trigger,and then took it off safe.(would fire as soon as safety disengaged)
I think in my case, the problem was associated with the Dayton/Triaster trigger unit in the rifle(set at 2#) and not with the safety itself.
Good luck!
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I think the problem was the installer did not correctly fit the parts. Safety parts, aftermarket triggers and 98's require correct fitting of parts... not just install them.
 
guntech said:
I think the problem was the installer did not correctly fit the parts. Safety parts, aftermarket triggers and 98's require correct fitting of parts... not just install them.
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I guess you know what you are talking about(and I believe you do), you must have snuck a peek at my rifle when I was working on it.
Thanks for your helpful observation and comment.
 
flyr said:
I picked up one of the Timney/Beuler types.
I had no luck on the installation,the gun would fire if you set the safety ,pulled the trigger,and then took it off safe.(would fire as soon as safety disengaged)
I think in my case, the problem was associated with the Dayton/Triaster trigger unit in the rifle(set at 2#) and not with the safety itself.
Good luck!
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I believe the sear nose on the cocking piece needs to be cut back. You could also try another cocking piece and see if that makes a difference. I've never had to do that with any of my rifles, but it is a potential problem. You just happened to be unlucky.
 
9.3mauser said:
I believe the sear nose on the cocking piece needs to be cut back. You could also try another cocking piece and see if that makes a difference. I've never had to do that with any of my rifles, but it is a potential problem. You just happened to be unlucky.
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The rifle is only used at the range so having a safety that will pass the scope is not really an issue.
It was just something I wanted to try.
I will definitely keep your suggestions in mind if I do have another go at it, thanks.
 
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