Winchester model 70 safety/bolt fix?

Sodbuster · February 6, 2013, 08:44 AM

I'm looking at a mid-60s push feed model 70. The safety (or something) doesn't work when pulled all the way back toward the shooter. Normally, the safety is on in this position and the bolt cannot be operated. However, on this rifle the bolt can be operated with the safety in the full rearward position. Is there an easy (cheap) fix for this. I can get a really good price because of this defect, and the rifle is wearing a nice Vari-X III 3x9 scope. Any help or advice appreciated.

Scorch · February 6, 2013, 10:17 PM

Sounds like the safety plunger needs to be replaced. Pretty easy fix. But even if it took replacing the whole bolt shroud you would be less than $100 into it in parts.

Sodbuster · February 6, 2013, 10:41 PM

OK, thanks Scorch.

February 6, 2013, 08:44 AM	#1
Sodbuster Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 1999 Location: Gallatin Co MT Posts: 1,248	Winchester model 70 safety/bolt fix? I'm looking at a mid-60s push feed model 70. The safety (or something) doesn't work when pulled all the way back toward the shooter. Normally, the safety is on in this position and the bolt cannot be operated. However, on this rifle the bolt can be operated with the safety in the full rearward position. Is there an easy (cheap) fix for this. I can get a really good price because of this defect, and the rifle is wearing a nice Vari-X III 3x9 scope. Any help or advice appreciated. __________________ "...politicians appreciate a phraseology that flatters the masses and offers an excellent opportunity not only for evading responsibility but also for crushing opponents in the name of the people." --- Joseph A. Schumpeter

February 6, 2013, 10:17 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 11,032	Sounds like the safety plunger needs to be replaced. Pretty easy fix. But even if it took replacing the whole bolt shroud you would be less than $100 into it in parts. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Taylor Machine

February 6, 2013, 10:41 PM	#3
Sodbuster Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 1999 Location: Gallatin Co MT Posts: 1,248	OK, thanks Scorch. __________________ "...politicians appreciate a phraseology that flatters the masses and offers an excellent opportunity not only for evading responsibility but also for crushing opponents in the name of the people." --- Joseph A. Schumpeter