GEW 88 Safety Issue

Good Evening,

I have an early '88 (1889) that runs great except the safety. If I move the safety lever from Safe to Ready with conviction, the weapon discharges. This does not happen if I move the lever slowly. Anyone have this issue.

Thanks,
Randy

Sounds like tenuous sear engagement. Have you tried cocking it and whacking the receiver with a plastic mallet to see if the striker releases without a trigger pull?

Worn parts.

Agreed! I have some parts on order from Apex.

Thanks,
Randy

Apex has Gew 88 parts? I'll have to look into that.

Yes Sir!

https://www.apexgunparts.com/rifles/...gewehr-88.html

Unfortunately, they don't have what I need, a bolt head.

If you got to have one to get to the range:

https://www.myersarms.com/store/Gewe...&-91-c76066716

Randy

When I saw the thread title I was curious as to which safety issue you were referring to (as the Gew 88 has so many to choose from). Sounds like worn parts in this particular case though.

I have four so if I really need to take that one to the range, I can swap out a bolt head. I keep looking for a reasonably priced one. Saw one that just sold for what an entire rifle can be had for in some areas.