Maintenance Instructions

10044S

Colt Canada Proprietary 3-2-53 2005-09-20

The clamping shafts of these sights are staked to prevent inadvertent removal and loss of

the wing nuts. The wing nuts are not normally removed except for replacement of parts.

f. To remove the wing nuts, refer to figure 3-2-68 and proceed as follows:

(1) Unscrew the wing nut as far as allowed by the staking;

(2) Secure the sight body in a vice and cut the clamping shaft (1), through the threaded

section, with a hacksaw;

(2) Remove the wing nut (4) with the cut-off end of the clamping shaft still in place, the

spring washer (3), and the clamping plate (2); and

Before removing the cut-off end of the clamping shaft from the wing nut, clean up the

threads on the cut end to remove burrs that may damage the wing nut threads.

(3) Unscrew the wing nut over the cut end of the clamping shaft.

85. Inspection and Repair. Inspect and repair the rear sight components as follows:

a. Check the sight components for burrs, cracks and distortion;

b. Check the threads of the windage screw and rear sight to ensure that they are free of

damage, and that they do not bind on assembly;

Figure 3-2-67 Removing the Rear Sight

1. REAR SIGHT WINDAGE SCREW

2. REAR SIGHT

3. REAR SIGHT SPRING