VFC 417 trigger group assembly

[BigStew]

Picked up a VFC 417 and switched over the receiver and now the safety doesn't work. I Can't see what I have done wrong or how the safety actually engages hammer/trigger and can't find any assembly guides. The manual exploded diagram is not giving any clues. Can any one offer some advice, possible some pictures of trigger group in place?

 

[BigStew]

Replaced the safety because it was worn and missing one of the levers. No change. I installed it with the hammer down, but once again once I put it into safe the trigger releases the hammer, however there is no movement after the hammer is released. Please some one got any ideas what I am doing wrong before I replace every part?

 

[Gavthegat]

Unfortunately I don’t have a 417 no more otherwise could have sent you some internal pictures.

I’ll look in my 416 as I assume there not too dissimilar.

 

[BigStew]

Unfortunately I don’t have a 417 no more otherwise could have sent you some internal pictures.

I’ll look in my 416 as I assume there not too dissimilar.

A few of the parts are interchangeable so anything would help. Thanks.

 

[Gavthegat]

A few of the parts are interchangeable so anything would help. Thanks.

Hopefully these give you some reference. Fire selector is in a couple different positions. Fingers crossed you can spot something wrong!

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[BigStew]

Hopefully these give you some reference. Fire selector is in a couple different positions. Fingers crossed you can spot something wrong!

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A few difference but basically the same. I am not seeing anything different to the way I have reassemble mine. Oh well another try tonight. And maybe more parts ordered 

 

[BigStew]

So to up date it's something to do with the lower receiver. If I fit everything into the black lower receiver I have the safety doesn't engage. However if I put the internals in a tan lower receiver the safety works. I am at a loss. I can't see any difference between the receivers.