T-53 unique thumb safety
T-53 unique thumb safety
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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Re: T-53 unique thumb safety
It's an aftermarket Timney style safety added by a previous owner.
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Re: T-53 unique thumb safety
Outstanding. Thank you both.
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Re: T-53 unique thumb safety
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.
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
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Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
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Re: T-53 unique thumb safety
Thank you Junk Yard Dog.
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Re: T-53 unique thumb safety
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.
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt