Maintenance Instructions

10044S
Colt Canada Proprietary 4-5 2005-09-20
TRIGGER MECHANISM SAFETY TEST
16. Test the function and safety of the trigger mechanism as follows:
a. With the fire control selector set at “S”:
(1) Remove the magazine;
(2) Clear the chamber;
(3) Open the receivers; and
(4) Depress the trigger: the hammer shall not move forward.
b. With the fire control selector at “R”:
(1) Take control of the cocked hammer, to restrain it upon release, and depress the
trigger; the trigger shall release the hammer;
(2) Hold the trigger fully rearward;
(3) Cock the hammer manually: the disconnector shall catch and hold the hammer
rearward;
(4) Slowly release the trigger: the disconnector shall release the hammer and the
hammer shall rise slightly and be positively engaged by the sear; and
(5) Repeat the above test to verify these actions.
c. With the fire control selector at “Auto”:
(1) Take control of the cocked hammer, to restrain it upon release, and depress the
trigger: the hammer shall release;
(2) Hold the trigger fully rearward;
(3) Cock the hammer manually: the automatic sear shall catch and hold the hammer;
(4) With the trigger depressed, push forward on the top of the automatic sear; the
hammer shall release;
(5) Recock the hammer manually: the automatic sear shall catch and hold the hammer;
(6) Release the trigger: the automatic sear shall maintain control over the hammer; and
(7) Push forward on the automatic sear: the hammer shall rise slightly and be positively
engaged by the trigger sear.
d. With the weapon cocked and uncocked, check to ensure that the trigger returns forward
under the action of its spring when either partially or completely depressed.