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T-53 unique thumb safety
Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2024 7:28 am
by Edbo1993
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
Re: T-53 unique thumb safety
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2024 4:13 am
by racerguy00
It's an aftermarket Timney style safety added by a previous owner.
Re: T-53 unique thumb safety
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2024 5:42 am
by SA1911a1
And the stock was altered by Beaver International.
Re: T-53 unique thumb safety
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:56 pm
by Edbo1993
Outstanding. Thank you both.
Re: T-53 unique thumb safety
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 3:50 pm
by Junk Yard Dog
Somebody had to "fix" what ain't broke.
Re: T-53 unique thumb safety
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:05 pm
by Edbo1993
Junk Yard Dog wrote: ↑Tue Jan 23, 2024 3:50 pm
Somebody had to "fix" what ain't broke.
Thank you Junk Yard Dog.
Re: T-53 unique thumb safety
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 3:57 pm
by Junk Yard Dog
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.
Re: T-53 unique thumb safety
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 4:49 pm
by B24
SA1911a1 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 22, 2024 5:42 am
And the stock was altered by Beaver International.
I was thinking We Are Termites Inc.