Improper disassembly or manipulation of your firearm may be dangerous and can lead to serious injury or death. It shows in great detail the exact methods for both disassembly and reassembly of not. The following pages contain photographic instructions for how to field and detailstrip a 1911. Decocking the hammer point the muzzle in a safe direction. Colt 1911 a1 model goverment pistol created in proe wf4. This manual was designed to fit in your shirt or jacket pocket. Looking for downloadable 3d printing models, designs, and cad files. Open it with an appropriate viewer, such as acdsee. Maintenance of the m1911 and m1911a1 pistol sight m1911. For others, it is an object to own, appreciating the pistols fine craftsmanship, aesthetics or. Colt 1911 series assemblydisassembly clean and maintain your colt 1911 series.
Heres a small collection of free blueprint pdf files for use in prop and. The most instructional tool for understanding the 1911 courtesy of sti international inc. The process of properly fitting a barrel to the slide is only one step in an overall accurizing procedure designed to produce more consistent barreltoslide lockup and therefore, greater potential accuracy for the colt 1911 pistol and its copies. I checked it out by serial number and i think it was built around 1909 if i remember correctly. Us army technical manual for the m1911a1 pistol part 1. This short ebook teaches you how to take apart and reassemble your colt 1911 with confidence.
If you depress the clay with the end of the measuring rod it will yield a false reading. Heres a great video of a detailed strip of the 1911. This is usually made possible by the fairly loose tolerances of usgi pistols, allowing the parts to be freed by pressure alone. May 27, 2011 clean and maintain your colt model 1911. Colt 1911a1 model goverment pistol files 3d cad model.
Never store a firearm with the hammer or striker in the cocked position. Here are the full disassembly service manuals of the colt model 1911. The underground 1911 build guide by caleb lee 2015 and beyond all rights reserved. In order to open the file you will need the adobe reader, which you can download for.
Colt 1911 series assembly disassembly clean and maintain your colt 1911 series. Colt pistols and revolvers for firearms collectors model of 1911 u. Colt and light bulb toon render and colt 1911a1 toon animation note. Do not allow others to handle or fire your pistol until. Jan 02, 2016 we like to keep our 1911s in tip top shape so we field strip and clean every 2300 rounds. Springfield armory 1911a1 pistols operation and safety manual important safety information inside read this manual before handling this firearm. How to disassemble and reassemble your m1911 courtesy of sterling roth. The coltbrowning 1911 auto pistol is extremely popular because of its appearance and possible accuracy however it is not that easy to field strip or disassemble and clean. Thanks to clear assemblydisassembly instructions and crisp photography aided by gun expert j. Hello i just did a complete breakdown of my colt 1911. Jan 11, 2016 the coltbrowning 1911 auto pistol is extremely popular because of its appearance and possible accuracy however it is not that easy to field strip or disassemble and clean. A collection of manuals and instructions related to firearms, handheld weapons, and other related products.
The 1911 auto pistol has many parts and some have to be removed and replaced in a certain way. However, your safety andthesafety ofothers including your family depends onyour mature compliance withthatadvice, andyouradoption, development andconstant employment ofsafepractices. Colt 1911 for government model 45 caliber pistol manual reprint. Firearms smg and mg reciever blueprints 1911 pistol, colt 1911, john browning. Release the manual safety and pull the slide back until the disassembly notch in the slide. This manual contains a description of and procedures for disassembly, in spection, repair and assembly of the cal iber. We also do a full disassembly cleaning plus copper solvent at around the 1,000 round mark.
Youll find that the extractor gets pretty dirty but the trigger mechanism stays nearly pristine. The colt 1911 government allows maybe more upgrades than any other handgun ever commercially sold. Gun digest colt 1911 assemblydisassembly instructions by. Thanks to clear assembly disassembly instructions and crisp photography aided by gun expert j. Youll find the answers to all your questions on the umarex colt 1911 a1 in the user manual information, specifications. Woods expertise, stepbystep instructions and crisp photography. Colt sn c18501 to c18850 and norway sn 1 to 5000 june 1915 to ww ii 400 colt 1911s. Firearms smg and mg reciever blueprints blueprints, gunsmithing. I saw a pair of colt 1911 reproduction pistols today. How to disassemble and clean a colt 1911 pistol gun.
Most overthecounter 1911s still need some attention from a qualified handfitter pistolsmith. Front sight muzzle hammer safety rear sight made by carl walther ejection port slide magazine trigger magazine catch trigger guard grip read the instructions and warnings in this manual carefully before using this firearm. Carefully remove the recoil spring plug, which is under spring pressure. Theres no way i can afford that but im curious if thats a fair price. However, total disassembly is very tricky the first time or two. Ifunfamiliar withfirearms, seekfurther advice through safe handling courses runbyyourlocalgunclubs. If for some reason you cannot get one of the files mentioned below especially the blueprints, please and ill send you the file. Colt forum since 2000 a forum community dedicated to colt firearm owners and enthusiasts. But there is a quantitative benefit to handbuilding a 1911. That may be a bit extreme, as manufacturing techniques have improved and most contemporary 1911s work just fine. To fire single action means that the hammer is cocked before firing. Gun digest colt 1911 assemblydisassembly instructions by j.
You can use this model wherever you want but ill kindly ask you to put a credit to me as the model author as well as the link to grabcad original. Place the micrometer in the same position as before and measure the depth of the front lug recess. Colt model 1911 assemblydisassembly instructions download. It requires a minimum of tools actually before colts series 80 pistols, it was possible to completely disassemble and reassemble the. The truth is that i have a 1911 and the best i could do to it was field strip it. Anyone have a link to an online colt 1911 owners manual for download. Colt and light bulb toon render and colt 1911a1 toon animation. Once the 1911loving public discovered americas favorite autoloader could be improved with customization, there was no turning back.
Apr 28, 2012 before you buy a colt 1911 watch this video duration. This automatic pistols assemblydisassembly download makes it simple, thanks to author j. The action of the slide then automatically reloads the pistol and cocks the hammer. Strip it down to the frame with these manuals and put it back right. Once again, robert dunlop and agi have created a step by step dvd that takes you through the complete disassembly and assembly of any 1911 or clone. I am new to 1911 pistols and wanted a video to show me how to completely disassemble and reassemble my pistol. The series 80s have additional parts that must be put back exactly. It is a duty for owners to know how to disassemble it. Includes scanned manuals, flyers, walkthroughs, and advertising. Woods sage advice youll save an expensive trip to the gunsmith by getting to know your gun inside.
The above instructions apply to the standard pistol. Springfield armory takes care of those upgrades for you with our loaded series of 1911 pistols. No asking questions about illegal firearms modifications. I have not fired it, and i think the last time it was fired was during a home invasion in the 80s where my uncle shot a man in the hip with it. Photos and instructions for field strip and detail strip of the m1911 pistol on john caradimas. Kt1911 rail dimension blueprint pdf 36k 1911 complete ordnance prints pdf 3. Once again, robert dunlop and agi have created a step by step dvd that takes you through the complete disassembly and assembly of any 1911 or. Colt 1911a1 model goverment pistol created in proe wf4. One of the reasons i wrote my own guide to detailstripping a 1911 is because all the others tended to get lazy at this point and say, reassembly is disassembly in reverse. The following illustrations demonstrate how it is possible to completely detailstrip an m1911a1 by using the pistols own parts as tools.
Measure up to, but do not touch, the thin covering of clay. Colt automatic pistols is dedicated to collectors and enthusiasts of military and commercial colt pistols, colt revolvers, colt firearms and accessories. Make sure you watch a series 80 video and not a series 70 video for your 1911. Links to pdf files are allowed but must carry a warning. The small tube that houses the manual safety and slide stop spring called. Also after removing the mainspring housing it has a pin to remove to clean the mainspring inside of it but it wont come out. Colt 45 1911 manual pdf colt 1911 workshop manual jerry kuhnhausen pdf torrent download for free. Plenty of step by step videos for your viewing pleasure for the fieldstripping of your colt. User manual umarex colt 1911 a1 my pdf manuals yumpu. Disassembling the m1911 type of pistols is a straight forward and simple process.
See more ideas about hand guns, guns and guns and ammo. The mechanics of the 1911 handgun exhibits some critical points. Before you buy a colt 1911 watch this video duration. Colt series 80 disassemblyreassembly from free patriot. This automatic pistols assembly disassembly download makes it simple, thanks to author j. No part of this report may be reproduced or transmitted in any form whatsoever, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying.
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