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    GEW 88 Safety Issue

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    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.

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    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?

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    Worn parts.
    Regards, Jim

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    Agreed! I have some parts on order from Apex.

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

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

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

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

    Randy

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    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.

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    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.

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