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RHB
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Winchester Mod. 54 mounts and safety catch info required.
#142722 - 27/09/09 01:38 AM

A friend of mine needs to install a scope and if possible change the safety catch on his Winchester Mod. 54.

Could someone please tell me which base and ring set he would need to buy and if it is possible to get a Winchester Mod. 70 type side swing safety catch to replace the original Mod. 54 safety. If a side swing safety is avaialble, will it need extensive gunsmithing to fit and where can one buy one of these.

Lastly, would I be right to assume that a high scope mount would be required for the bolt handle to clear the scope's ocular bell.

Grateful for any help you could provide.

Thanks.

Rustam

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zimhunter
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Re: Winchester Mod. 54 mounts and safety catch info required. [Re: RHB]
#142740 - 27/09/09 07:48 AM

The easiest safety is to use a Buehler type. Easy install. Best on the bolt handle is to replace it with a low one. Looks better and certainly functions better. Awfully high rings would be required to clear the stock handle. If memory serves they take early model 70 bases, but there are two ranges depending on the serial number. I always preferred the one piece bridge type mount as it only requires one rear screw hole be drilled and tapped. If the trigger is replaced a bolt stop will have to be fabricated. I always used Timney triggers and made a long screw to use one of the reciever sight holes and that worked well for me. Makes a simple effective bolt stop.

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RHB
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Re: Winchester Mod. 54 mounts and safety catch info required. [Re: zimhunter]
#142825 - 28/09/09 06:32 PM

Thanks, Zimhunter.

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