T-53 unique thumb safety

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Edbo1993
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T-53 unique thumb safety

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Has anyone seen a thumb safety on a T-53 and history about it. Thumb safety does function. Normal bolt safety functions the same. Year is 1955. Picture attached. Thanks
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It's an aftermarket Timney style safety added by a previous owner.
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And the stock was altered by Beaver International.
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Outstanding. Thank you both.
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Somebody had to "fix" what ain't broke.
Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
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Junk Yard Dog wrote: ↑Tue Jan 23, 2024 3:50 pm Somebody had to "fix" what ain't broke.
Thank you Junk Yard Dog.
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No problem, many don't realize that the Mosin does have a safety, when cocked you pull back and rotate the bolt head. If memory serves you rotate it counterclockwise, if I missremember this someone will be along to correct it. Not my favorite safety, I prefer to unlock the bolt, and remove the round rather than set the weapon aside with a hot round in the chamber.
Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
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SA1911a1 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 22, 2024 5:42 am And the stock was altered by Beaver International.
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