Cross Bolt Safety

winter1857 · Post by **winter1857** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:48 pm

This has probably been asked before but when I search I can't sort out all the responses.

The cross bolt safety on my 94 Trapper has backed out several times. I'm tired of looking for the itty bitty spring and I don't like the big ol' hole in the receiver if I leave it out.

I've asked a couple of local gunsmiths and they won't do anything because of "liability issues".

Is there anything that I can do to fill the hole in the receiver? I accept the "liability issue". IT'S A GUN. Safety is between the ears.

I apologize in advance if this is a well trod question.

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:51 pm

A member by the name screen name of Salvo has worked this over and will probably chime in. He has made a really nice replacement to fit them. I don't recall if he has them for sale or not. They're really nice. SALVO, what do you say!

jengel · Post by **jengel** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 9:08 pm

Here ya go.
http://onesticky.levergunscommunity.com/

winter1857 · Post by **winter1857** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 9:21 pm

Thanks very much. I apologize for the retread!

45-70- · Post by **45-70-** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 9:47 pm

Winter, try this fellow. I have used him to replace one of my CBS. His service is fast and the product is good. It just drops right in and looks good.

This kit completely does away with the cross-bolt safety.

Kits are available from:

Clyde Ludwig
PO Box 26156
Wauwatosa, WI
53226-0156

phone 414-536-1101 after 6:30 PM CST

$9.95 plus $3.00 S&H
(if you order more than one kit, the shipping is still only $3.00)

Post by **Hobie** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 10:06 pm

45-70- wrote:Winter, try this fellow. I have used him to replace one of my CBS. His service is fast and the product is good. It just drops right in and looks good.

This kit completely does away with the cross-bolt safety.

Kits are available from:

Clyde Ludwig
PO Box 26156
Wauwatosa, WI
53226-0156

phone 414-536-1101 after 6:30 PM CST

$9.95 plus $3.00 S&H
(if you order more than one kit, the shipping is still only $3.00)

Those are for the MARLINs not the WINCHESTERs...

winter1857 · Post by **winter1857** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 7:59 pm

Update: I found an article online about using nylon plugs to close the holes in the receiver. I popped into the gargantuan mega-home store at lunch today and bought two Hillman 1/4" Nylon Hole Plugs in black.

They were $1.04 and fit PERFECTLY and look fine. No muss, no fuss.

Post by **Hobie** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 8:53 pm

winter1857 wrote:Update: I found an article online about using nylon plugs to close the holes in the receiver. I popped into the gargantuan mega-home store at lunch today and bought two Hillman 1/4" Nylon Hole Plugs in black.

They were $1.04 and fit PERFECTLY and look fine. No muss, no fuss.

You know, my acid reflux just kicked in full-force...

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:06 pm

Hobie wrote: You know, my acid reflux just kicked in full-force...

winter1857 · Post by **winter1857** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:46 pm

I had the same reaction at first but it beats hell out of a hole in the receiver and that @#$%& safety.

It looks good. You can't even tell that they're not supposed to be there.

It's the lesser of evils!

salvo · Post by **salvo** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:53 pm

Sorry I missed this, been a heck of a work week

winter1857 this is what I came up with.

Post by **Hobie** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:09 pm

Thanks for posting that here Scott. That's the single neatest solution abeit lacking the "style" of the cartridge heads as Tycer used on his ".360 DW".

Wish you could combine the two...

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:15 pm

Scott, I still think that's the neatest gadget for replacing the crossbolt safety on a Winnie I've seen. I forgot how much you wanted for one of those.

One thing I could see having done to the blank side head is to have it engraved with scroll engraving or the owner's initials.

salvo · Post by **salvo** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:30 pm

Thanks Hobie!
Ya, that big flat surface is just screaming for some initials and a good hot blue, I have sold a few for $30.00 shipped.

cnjarvis · Post by **cnjarvis** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:15 pm

One thing I could see having done to the blank side head is to have it engraved with scroll engraving or the owner's initials.

EXACTLY what I was thinking!

Scott - You selling those?

45-70- · Post by **45-70-** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:07 pm

Hobie, thanks for pointing out the obvious to me. He said Winchester but my mind read Marlin. Good example of why you shouldnt play on the web when your tired.

salvo · Post by **salvo** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:14 am

cnjarvis, I can make you up one, just let me know. There fairly simple but take a bit of time to make, but I get to play with the lath

45-70- · Post by **45-70-** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:52 am

Salvo, thats nice work you did there on that lath.

Lastmohecken · Post by **Lastmohecken** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:01 pm

salvo wrote:cnjarvis, I can make you up one, just let me know. There fairly simple but take a bit of time to make, but I get to play with the lath

I sent you a PM. I am interested in getting one, also.

cnjarvis · Post by **cnjarvis** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:21 pm

I'm going to have to wait on one

. Just dropped $350 to book a wedding photographer

.

Post by **Hobie** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:35 pm

45-70- wrote:Hobie, thanks for pointing out the obvious to me. He said Winchester but my mind read Marlin. Good example of why you shouldnt play on the web when your tired.

Don't worry, I've done it myself. Still, I didn't want the confusion to continue!

Lastmohecken · Post by **Lastmohecken** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:26 pm

Salvo,

I got your email, and I will be sending you a check.

Thank you,

Lastmohecken

meanc · Post by **meanc** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:50 pm

Salvo,

Is there a way you can make one "without" the slot on the other end?

I'd really like one.

I'll PM ya'

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:04 pm

Salvo definitely has the slickest looking solution that I've seen so far. Just looks right. I have always thought the same thing...initials engraved into the plug would be even nicer, or some symbol that it significant to the owner.

salvo · Post by **salvo** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:41 am

Thanks guys!
I PM'd back to you meanc.
My 94AE is such a better carbine now that I got rid of that rebounding hammer and replaced it with a half cock hammer & parts.
Filling that dang navel hole was just icing on the cake

I prefer the cross bolt safety filler to be used with the half cock hammer conversion, but I can make the filler with the rebounding notch if required, I can leave off the screw slot, if you like a smooth look on the left side too.