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
difficult safety-sometimes
difficult safety-sometimes
"Americans have the right and advantage of being armed - unlike the citizens of other countries whose governments are afraid to trust the people with arms." (James Madison, The Federalist Papers #46 at 243-244)
Re: difficult safety-sometimes
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!
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
Looking at your pics, the safety appears to be a replacement. Could indicate something internally not meshing right.
Cam Woodall
Site Co-Administrator
Site Co-Administrator
Re: difficult safety-sometimes
Clue me in as to why it looks like a replacement.81police wrote:Looking at your pics, the safety appears to be a replacement. Could indicate something internally not meshing right.
Thanks, David
"Americans have the right and advantage of being armed - unlike the citizens of other countries whose governments are afraid to trust the people with arms." (James Madison, The Federalist Papers #46 at 243-244)
Re: difficult safety-sometimes
Never mind, just looked at some of the pics on the site. My guess it is the finish of the lever. I'm learning.
"Americans have the right and advantage of being armed - unlike the citizens of other countries whose governments are afraid to trust the people with arms." (James Madison, The Federalist Papers #46 at 243-244)
