Problem with safety on Stevens 200...

The gunsmith might be the way to go. I am looking at the photo and did a net search- it is interesting in the respect that I am unfamiliar with how the safety works however there seems to be several adjustment screws. On other firearms you can adjust things such as the trigger not over traveling beyond the fire position. I am wondering if someone was playing with some of those adjustment screws and got the thing so that it isn't functioning. Trouble is....I'm not sure there are that many gunsmiths around that may know how to adjust that mechanism- you might be better off just looking on the internet for what information you need. Maybe an old owner's manual might be found. There are a lot of BAD gunsmiths out there- guys that might adjust a standard Remington 700 trigger or put on a scope- lap the rings, stuff like that- but really don't know much else. I had a low hammer problem on a double side by side shotgun and took it to two local gunsmiths that didn't know how it was malfunctioning, one said "the guns were made that way" another said "weak main springs" and both were WRONG, worn nose sear and notch were moving the hammer forward- hence "Low" hammer- a double that was misfiring on occasion and the action springing back a little when opened. The fix- new sears EASY and a five minute job.
So...be careful in selecting the right gunsmith.
There is also a group- American Gunsmith Association- something like that, Palm Coast Florida if I recall- I belonged to it for a couple of years. They put out a monthly magazine with usually two or three firearms featured. They may have an old issue that deals with the safety mechanism on the your rifle. Keep on keeping on for now.
 
The link I posted above gives the answer. It may just take a few tries to get it right.

Someone has tried to adjust the trigger and has FUBAR'd the mechanism. I'm sure it can be fixed fairly easy. Easiest fix would be to buy an $89 Rifle Basix.
 
Sorry!!! I'm one of those idiots that doesn't always look at all the posted links. I didn't even realize it is the same safety as the Savage 110. Unless a part has been damaged in some way it ought to be an easy fix.
 
Sorry!!! I'm one of those idiots that doesn't always look at all the posted links. I didn't even realize it is the same safety as the Savage 110. Unless a part has been damaged in some way it ought to be an easy fix.
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Wasn't slamming you or anything. Just saying that a good diagram and instructions were out there. :)
 
Mine has a different trigger assembly...here are a couple pics. It appears the rearmost screw is for the safety, however I have backed it WAY out and still have no movement in the safety.

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What happens if you screw it all the way in? Also, in the 2nd pic there appears to be a pin sticking out of the bottom where the safety is hinged. Is it possible that the pin has walked out and is binding up the safety?
 
I got it figured out. I had to back that screw almost all the way out before I could get any movement in the safety then played with it quite a while as I slowly turned it back in to get it just right but still not fireable when safety was engaged.
 
Good. Be sure and do a bump test. Engage the safety and bang the butt down firmly on the floor with your finger on the trigger. If it goes off, you've gone a little too far on the screw.
 
Dancing with the screws on a Savage trigger takes some finnesce.

I work with these all the time ....... (mind you, I am not a 'smith)

What you strive to do is have the safety screw screwed in as far as you can and still manipulate the safety reliably in all three positions: Fire, Safe and Safe with the bolt locked.

As others have pointed out, the minimum is to do the bump test extensively.

Once you get things dialed in, apply finger nail polish to reduce the chances of things drifting.

Imagine you are out hunting and your pride and joy locks up again?

:eek:

If you have any reservations about any of this endeavor, I'd also suggest you take your rifle to a 'smith.

Best of luck and safe shooting!

Three 44s
 
It definitely took me a while to get it set just right. Just a hair too loose and it would fire with safety on and a hair too tight and the safety wouldn't move again. I finally got it set just right and it did pass the bump test.

I didn't put anything on the screw. I will take it back apart and do that!
 
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