Maintenance Instructions

10044S
Colt Canada Proprietary 3-2-44 2005-09-20
a. Unscrew the swivel screw (2) that secures the rear sling swivel (3) and butt plate (4) to
the buttstock (5);
b. Remove the sling swivel, butt plate, butt plate spacer (6) and the buttstock extension (7);
c. Hold the butt plate face down over a work bench and push the butt plate door open; and
d. Disassemble the butt plate door assembly as follows:
(1) Push out the butt plate door hinge pin and remove the butt plate door hinge;
(2) Depress the butt plate door plunger;
(3) Drive out the butt plate door plunger pin with a suitable punch; and
(4) Remove the butt plate door plunger and plunger spring from the door.
69. Inspection and Repair. Proceed as follows:
a. Inspect all parts for damage, cracks, corrosion and distortion that could affect function;
b. The butt shall be free of any evidence of material separation which could prevent proper
function or present a risk of personal injury. Minor dents or chips that do not affect
weapon function shall not be cause for rejection or replacement;
c. Ensure that the vent hole in the butt cap screw is open;
d. Remove burrs with a smooth file or fine stone taking care not to alter any original critical
dimensions;
e. Touch up any areas lacking the correct surface finish; and
f. Replace defective components as required.
70. Reassembly and Replacement. Reassemble and replace the butt assembly taking note
of the following:
a. Reassemble the butt plate in reverse order to the disassembly procedure;
b. Reassemble the butt assembly in reverse order to the disassembly procedure;
c. Position the rear sling swivel in the butt with the angle facing forward;
d. Position the butt plate assembly on the end of the buttstock;
e. Secure the butt plate assembly and sling swivel with the rear sling swivel screw.
f. Insert the takedown pin into the lower receiver with the detent groove facing rearward;