Finger Mashing, Bear-Traps, & the FWB 300? QUESTION ANSWERED

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Note from the discussion of Finger Mashing posted below:

A question was raised about the FWB 300?  Does it have a dedicated anti-finger mashing system built into it?

I don't know but have never felt threatened by it. 

I looked through a detailed schematic of the 300SU.  There are only two parts with the name 'safety' in their description.  One appears to be a safety pin of some kind (1700.147.1 Safety Bolt)  while the second (1700.347.1 Safety Lever) has a good-sized hook that probably holds the piston back. It is associated with the trigger group.  Given its apparent size, I suspect that it is an internal bear trap device that drops out of the way when cocking is completed.  It doesn't appear to be associated with the actual trigger mechanism or sear assembly.

I just went to the rifle and checked it for sure.  While cocking the side lever, I hear 17 distinct clicks.  Releasing the pressure on the lever after each click does not allow the lever to move towards the closed position until after the final click and the piston is held by the trigger mechanism.  I surmise that these clicks are the anti-bear trap device in action.  If so, it's a really good one - 17 steps along the way compared to the RWS 54's 3 or 4.   

It also has no dedicated safety and an light trigger (4-8oz).  I am careful with my toys so haven't ever had a problem.  I don't intend to try to pull the trigger with the chamber open and the lever out.  Inquisitive yes! Stupid NO!


Does anyone know for sure? 

Answered my own question!!   I found the FWB300 Manual on the FWB site.  It has this statement:

"Piston Safety Device:

The Feinwerkbau Models 300 are fitted with a safety device to prevent accidental release of the action.  The effect of this 'half-clock' is that the gun cannot be fired by pressing the trigger.  To bring the gun into a firing state it must be re-cocked.  In case that this safety feature is repeatedly in action, please contact your gunsmith for examination." 

I guess they meant "half-cock" rather than "half-clock"