I just came into possession of a mosin Nagant rifle in nice shape. The only problem I have with it is the safety it's very hard to engage and vise versa . I don't think I would be able to do it out in the field with gloves and cold fingers. Does anybody that's familiar with these rifles have.. Mosin Nagant Safety Ring "Boltman" will convert the cocking piece knob into a Swiss-style safety ring. It works perfectly and is easy to manipulate.
Brass Stacker™ Mosin Nagant Cocking Knob Safety Pull Ring - Brass Stacker Mosin Nagant Cocking Knob Safety Pull Ring by Brass Stacker brassstacker.com Aftermarket add-ons exist to make it easier to engage. You can also pull that park of the bolt back prior to cycling the handle on a dropped firing pin in order to make it easier to cycle the bolt.. Learn how to operate the safety mechanism of the Mosin Nagant rifle in this informative video.