Winchester model 54 safety conversion

Pathfinder45 · April 5, 2018, 01:43 AM

Is there anyone that still makes a lower profile safety for the Winchester model 54? Is there a conversion to a model 70-type safety, that would be more scope-friendly?

Scorch · April 5, 2018, 03:29 AM

I seriously doubt anyone would make a safety conversion for a rifle that was last produced 70 years ago. I don't know if a Model 70 bolt shroud would fit, but I can take a look tomorrow and post on here. You could probably modify a M98 safety conversion if you were determined to go that route.

Scorch · April 11, 2018, 08:32 PM

OK, I checked my M54 and it has a Buehler low safety on it. In case you decide to use a M70 bolt shroud and safety, it looks like those will fit (pre-war M70 at least, that's what I have).

Pathfinder45 · April 12, 2018, 02:34 PM

Thanks Scorch. And then there were these: http://edlapourgunsmithing.com/3-pos...chester-m5470/
....but I don't think they are making them anymore. It's for my brother's model 54 Carbine. If it were up to me, I would just put a receiver sight on it and call it good.

April 5, 2018, 01:43 AM	#1
Pathfinder45 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Posts: 3,224	Winchester model 54 safety conversion Is there anyone that still makes a lower profile safety for the Winchester model 54? Is there a conversion to a model 70-type safety, that would be more scope-friendly?

April 5, 2018, 03:29 AM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	I seriously doubt anyone would make a safety conversion for a rifle that was last produced 70 years ago. I don't know if a Model 70 bolt shroud would fit, but I can take a look tomorrow and post on here. You could probably modify a M98 safety conversion if you were determined to go that route. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services Last edited by Scorch; April 5, 2018 at 03:35 AM.

April 11, 2018, 08:32 PM	#3
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	OK, I checked my M54 and it has a Buehler low safety on it. In case you decide to use a M70 bolt shroud and safety, it looks like those will fit (pre-war M70 at least, that's what I have). __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

April 12, 2018, 02:34 PM	#4
Pathfinder45 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Posts: 3,224	Thanks Scorch. And then there were these: http://edlapourgunsmithing.com/3-pos...chester-m5470/ ....but I don't think they are making them anymore. It's for my brother's model 54 Carbine. If it were up to me, I would just put a receiver sight on it and call it good.