Captain Spalding
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- Nov 29, 2010
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Hello everyone,
I recently inherited a Colt 1911 from my father. I've looked all over the thing, and I can't find a serial number anywhere. I read somewhere that on some 1911's there is a serial number on the frame under the sear spring. This seems an unlikely place to put a serial number, but I thought I would check anyway.
I took the gun most of the way down (thanks to information here - thanks!) but I can't get the mainspring housing to slide out. I was able to get the pin out easily, but even with the hammer cocked I can't get the housing to budge. Any ideas? I tried to lever it out by putting a small screwdriver across the magazine well opening, sliding another small screwdriver through the lanyard loop, and then levering one screwdriver against the other. Nothing. It wouldn't surprise me if the mainspring housing hasn't been out in 50 years.
I have lots of experience working on newer guns, but not much with older ones.
Thanks in advance,
Spalding
I recently inherited a Colt 1911 from my father. I've looked all over the thing, and I can't find a serial number anywhere. I read somewhere that on some 1911's there is a serial number on the frame under the sear spring. This seems an unlikely place to put a serial number, but I thought I would check anyway.
I took the gun most of the way down (thanks to information here - thanks!) but I can't get the mainspring housing to slide out. I was able to get the pin out easily, but even with the hammer cocked I can't get the housing to budge. Any ideas? I tried to lever it out by putting a small screwdriver across the magazine well opening, sliding another small screwdriver through the lanyard loop, and then levering one screwdriver against the other. Nothing. It wouldn't surprise me if the mainspring housing hasn't been out in 50 years.
I have lots of experience working on newer guns, but not much with older ones.
Thanks in advance,
Spalding