Maintenance Instructions

10044S

Colt Canada Proprietary 3-2-51 2005-09-20

d. Slide the baseplate into position and ensure that the baseplate engages the lugs on the

box.

PLASTIC MAGAZINE

DISASSEMBLY

81. To disassemble the plastic magazine see figure 3-2-64 and proceed as follows:

a. Take control of the baseplate (1) to control the spring; and

b. Insert a suitable punch into the hole at the front of the body (2) and push in on the

baseplate tab (3);

c. Rotate the front of the baseplate down and remove baseplate, spring (4) and follower (5).

INSPECTION AND REPAIR

82. Inspect and repair the plastic magazine as follows:

a. Ensure the components are free from nicks, burrs, cracks, gouges or distortion;

b. Ensure the lips and locking surfaces of the magazines are correctly formed and

undamaged; and

Figure 3-2-64 Assembling and Disassembling the Plastic Magazine

1. MAGAZINE BASEPLATE

2. MAGAZINE BODY

3. BASEPLATE TAB

4. MAGAZINE SPRING

5. MAGAZINE FOLLOWER