Garand trigger question

[Bosshoff]

I am not sure if this should go in the Rifle Section, or the gunsmithing section. I have this M1 Garand that has this odd safety lever. I have never seen one like it. The drawing number on the trigger housing is D28290-5-SA (Springfield Armory), and the hammer is marked C4-5008-1 W.R.A. (Winchester). Has anyone seen a safety lever like this? Is is some sort of "cold weather" safety or something? Is it even USGI, or maybe aftermarket? Thanks.

 

[lockedcj7]

I think that's a cold weather safety. If you don't get an answer here, try the CMP forum.

 

[nbkky71]

I think that's an M14 winter safety... part of the M5 Winter Trigger Kit

 

[Avenger]

Yeah, it's a winter safety. With thick gloves, the regular safety can be hard to engage and disengage.

Not a common piece, not really rare though. I've never seen one sold seperately, usually they come in the kit form.

 

[3StrikesNC]

Heard it was more popular in Korea, due to the intense freezing.

 

[blu97]

winter safty

found one for sale few weeks ago, let me know if you want to get rid of it

 

[Bosshoff]

I am keeping it. BTW, what is this part worth?