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September 19, 2000, 02:51 AM
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Join Date: August 23, 2000
Location: NY/CT
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A friend has a Colt 1911 Series 70 with a frozen slide. What should he do?
Thanks, Mike |
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September 19, 2000, 08:28 AM
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Join Date: August 18, 1999
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Put it somewhere warm?
 Is it rusted shut, improperly assembled, or just "new" and very tight? In the first two cases, you'll probably need a gunsmith. In the last case, I think 500 rounds through the bore would loosen it nicely. [This message has been edited by BB (edited September 19, 2000).] |
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September 19, 2000, 11:19 AM
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Join Date: March 20, 1999
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Sounds like a good question for our resident Smithy. Please look for this thread there...
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September 19, 2000, 02:23 PM
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Join Date: February 23, 2000
Location: California USA
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Start taking it apart until you find out why. Will the slide stop or the recoil spring plug come out?
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September 20, 2000, 09:00 AM
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Join Date: October 12, 1998
Location: Earlington KY
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Mike, a little more info is needed here. Is it frozen in battery or open? George
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September 20, 2000, 12:02 PM
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Join Date: August 23, 2000
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It is frozen in battery. I think it is the result of storing in a damp basement for a few months. I sprayed G96 down the barrel and up the magazine hole to try to free it up. Thanks for the help.
Mike |
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