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difficult safety-sometimes
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 5:46 pm
by Alatheia
I've noticed in working 'my new to me' 8 that the safety lever sometimes works smoothly and at other times is extremely hard to move from safe to fire. Anyone experienced this and have a cure? It may just need to be thoroughly cleaned, haven't done that yet.
Thanks,
David
Re: difficult safety-sometimes
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 7:25 pm
by Wildgoose
Hello,
All of my 8 and 81 rifles were in need of a cleaning and inspection to achieve correct assembly and safe function. I would highly recomend striping the action and have a look. If there is a problem with the safety other than grime and hardened old lube you should be able to spot it. There are great refrences here on the list to give you the guidence needed to get the job done. If you have any questions just ask here. Someone will have the answer!
Re: difficult safety-sometimes
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 11:16 pm
by 81police
Looking at your pics, the safety appears to be a replacement. Could indicate something internally not meshing right.
Re: difficult safety-sometimes
Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 8:58 am
by Alatheia
81police wrote:Looking at your pics, the safety appears to be a replacement. Could indicate something internally not meshing right.
Clue me in as to why it looks like a replacement.
Thanks, David
Re: difficult safety-sometimes
Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 9:03 am
by Alatheia
Never mind, just looked at some of the pics on the site. My guess it is the finish of the lever. I'm learning.
Re: difficult safety-sometimes
Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 8:33 pm
by 81police
you got it Alatheia
