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Thanks a bunch guys.
Jim I think your sugestion that the loose bolt screw may have been causing problems is
right on the money. After reading and re-reading Gary's explination of bolt timing, it is clear how just a little lateral play on the bolt could have been allowing it to slip off the rebound lever too soon.
Add in the combination of weak springs, "gunk" slowing things down, and 30+ years of wear, and I guess it's no wonder the timing was off.
I put it all back together this morning, using the old springs. The bolt seems to be
staying down a little longer now. The tail doesn't slip off the rebound lever untill it is about half way between the locking lugs. I'll install the new springs when they show up. Hopefully they will help the bolt go into the lugs a little better.
If it neeeds more help beyond that, I think I'll let one of the local "smiths" have pleasure of keeping track of all those parts.
Even though I now understand a LOT more about Colts than I ever have, my own skills run more towards being a "parts swapper", rather than any real gunsmithing skills.
Thanks again guys....
Joe
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