8mm/06

I really like the idea of a 3 position safety...Where the full on-safe locks the bolt, the second postion unlocks the bolt but still disables the trigger, and third position is full off-safe
Other than Winchester and Savage who has this feature? Though I don't own a Winchester, I've always liked this side 3 position safety they have.

diyj98

Ruger has it. Any of the military mausers have a three position safety.

340WBYMAG

Sako Model 75 and the Sauer 90 have something similar, safety is on or off with a button to press down to release the bolt when the in the safety on position.

Pretty slick,

340

Vapodog

The three major identifying characteristics of a gun designed and first manufactured in 1898 are

1. cock on opening of the bolt
2. staggered magazine
3 dual foreward locking lugs
...yes...the '98 mauser.....which had a three position safety.

I believe the p-17 enfield had a 3x safety as did the springfield 03 and the M-70 winchester and lately the Ruger has one as well.

Why all guns don't have this device is a total loss to me.....

Ruger-Redhawk

Yep the Ruger MKII's have it, replacing the M-77 Tang Safety.
Ruger Redhawk

8mm/06

So Winchester, and Ruger have it....and sako has something like it. I have owned many military weapons, both sporterized and original military configuration, and have always like the 3 position safety...but obviously was hindered by the military 3 position when scope mounting became an issue........
Does anybody know if the addition of an aftermarket, side operated 3-position safety is do-able ....and if so, on what brands can this be done? I would guess you can get anything you want to pay for, but am interested in which conversions are cost effective.
ONE SHOT,... you out there?

diyj98

Converting most military mauser actions to a model 70 type three position safety isn't that tough. Check www.brownells.com for the parts.

Vapodog, You might be right about the 1917, but I don't remember it having a three position safety. The embarassing thing is I have 4 1917's sitting at home and can't remember for sure if they do or don't!