Maintenance Instructions

10044S
Colt Canada Proprietary 3-2-33 2005-09-20
d. Replace non-serviceable components as required.
51. Reassembly and Replacement. Reassemble the trigger guard and replace in reverse
order to the disassembly procedure. Ensure that the area around the trigger pivot hole of the
lower receiver is properly supported when reinstalling the trigger guard pivot pin.
FIRE CONTROL MECHANISM
52. Disassembly. The fire control mechanism shall only be disassembled if there is
excessive side play or if the mechanism malfunctions. Disassemble the faulty mechanism only
to the extent required to make repairs. Should disassembly be required, allow the hammer to be
released under control and proceed as follows:
a. Automatic Sear. See Figure 3-2-45 and remove the automatic sear as follows:
(1) Move the fire control selector to the “Auto” position;
(2) Press out the automatic sear pin, from the left side, with a suitable punch;
(3) Take control of the automatic sear and automatic sear spring while removing the
punch; and
(4) Remove the assembled automatic sear.
b. Fire Control Selector. With the pistol grip, selector detent and selector detent spring
removed from the receiver, remove the fire control selector from the receiver.
c. Hammer. Remove the hammer assembly as follows:
(1) Push out the hammer pin, from the left side, with a suitable punch. See
Figure 3-2-46;
Figure 3-2-46 Removing the Hammer Pin
Figure 3-2-45 Removing the Automatic Sear