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Fowler Co., Inc.  \nMillett Sights  \nRansom International Corp.  \nSpringfield Armory Inc.  \nThe Colt .45 Automatic, A Shop Manual  \nContents, Book I Page  \nIntroduction ........................................................................................................................................... 5  \nAbout Colt's .45 Automatics................................................................................................................... 6  \nAbout Gunsmithing and the Colt .45 Auto .............................................................................................. 9  \nGunsmith's Safety Rules........................................................................................................................ 11  \nDisassembly ......................................................................................................................................... 13  \nAccuracy Bushings & Series 70/80 Bushings......................................................................................... 15  \nProduction Barrels ................................................................................................................................20  \nSeries 80 Extractors ..............................................................................................................................24  \nReassembly and Parts Checkout ............................................................................................................32  \nSafety Features .....................................................................................................................................33  \nFrame and Slide Inspection ...................................................................................................................34  \nReassembly and Fitting .........................................................................................................................37  \nStake Front Sight ..................................................................................................................................38  \nBushing Fit ...........................................................................................................................................40  \nHow & Why Collet Bushings Break ......................................................................................................43  \nBushing Clearance & Accuracy.............................................................................................................45  \nBarrel Springing ...................................................................................................................................46  \nBarrel Inspection Points ........................................................................................................................48  \nBarrel To Slide Fit ................................................................................................................................50  \nLug Engagement ...................................................................................................................................52  \nBarrel Face Battering ............................................................................................................................53  \nHeadspace and Why..............................................................................................................................54  \nHeadspace and Over-ramping................................................................................................................55  \nFiring Pins 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