OVERSIZED DESIGN - This 1911 gun cleaning mat measures 11” x 17” and is 1/8” thick.This mat will also keep harmful chemicals, oil and dirt from penetrating down to your desk, bench or work area where you normally clean and work on your 1911. PROTECT YOUR GUN AND YOUR WORK AREA - The soft thermoplastic fiber surface ensures your gun doesn’t get scratched while the extra thick, 1/8” vulcanized rubber will protect your work surface and prevent the mat from sliding.A good grip on the barrel may be had with use of rubber gloves. If this part is rusted in place, apply a good grade of penetrating oil for several days and try again. Tap dowel lightly with hammerģ Removal of breech screw (38) is accomplished as follows: Place parallel sides of breech screw in felt-padded vise jaws and attempt to unscrew barrel by hand. on 2 blocks of wood and centering a hardwood dowel over tumbler flange. Separate barrel (1) from stock.ġ Diagram shows interior assembly of lock and relative position of parts, and may also be used as a guide for most of the Springfield percussion arms as well as contract muskets of the periodĢ Removal of the tumbler (29) may be facilitated by placing the lockplate (25), face up. Depress band spring (9) for each of the upper, middle, and lower bands (8), (10). Tap tumbler (29) out from exterior of lockplatc. Remove sear spring screw (30) and sear spring (31). Next, remove hammer screw (23) and hammer (24). Remove bridle screw (34) and bridle will drop away. Disassemble lock by first applying a mainspring vise to mainspring (26) and then unseating spring from lock-plate (25). Remove side screws (37) and separate entire lock assembly from stock (36). To disassemble Model 1861 Springfield, first place hammer (24) at half cock and withdraw ramrod (7). In effect, differences between the Model 1861 and the Model 1863 are minor, and basic disassembly procedures are therefore similar. (8) Bands, swivels, rear sight, and guard blued, not polished bright. (7) Lock casehardened in colors, not polished bright. (5) Open oval bands with screws rather than flat, solid bands. (4) Spring provided to hold ramrod in place. (2) Cone seat reduced in length and cone-seat screw omitted. The Model of 1863 differs from the Model of 1861 in the following particulars: This situation stems from the interchanging of parts after manufacture. Present-day collectors are often hard put to determine the exact model at hand as the date on the lockplate is not always correct when compared with other parts or features of the arm. A total of 273,-265 Model of 1863 rifled muskets were produced at Springfield Armory. It is quite similar to the Model of 1863, and there is a high degree of parts interchangeability between these models. A total of 265,129 cal.58 Model of 1861 Springfield rifled muskets were produced at Springfield Armory and this arm was also the pattern for civilian contractors furnishing muskets to the government.
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