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Colt 1911 Take Down Mark

manderson
If I am looking to buy a really nice collector grade Colt 1911 (probably Gold Cup Match 70 series or earlier) where do I want to inspect the pistol for the "take down mark". My understanding is that many people (myself included) do not know how to remove the slide properly and damage the pistol inadveretantly.

Is this something singular to Colt .45 ACP's or is it all 1911's?

I have mostly wheel guns and I am trying to educate myself before moving into semi-auto's.

Comments appreciated.

Mark A.
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  • perry shooter
    Hello the damage to the pistol at the take down is just in looks it does not damage the function of the pistol . It is a scratch in the finish where the slide stop pin is pressed against the frame and slid up to get it back into its hole.Good luck on your purchase . I love as NIB colts but IMHO get a 95% gun and then you can shoot and enjoy it without being worried that you might scratch it....."PRAISE THE HARD-BALL GUN"
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  • nmyers
    It applies to all 1911's. Not the best photo, but, look at the bright vertical line on the frame just below the slide stop. Once you assemble a 1911, you will understand why this happens so often.

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    Neal
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  • manderson
    That tiny little mark below the slide stop lever? That looks like it would be something very natural with use. You have to push down on the lever to release the slide for the first round, correct?

    I thought the takedown mark was something caused by inappropriate disassembly and reassembly.

    Keep in mind I have never fired one of these. I shot a friends Glock 9mm once, but I don't have much experience with semi-auto's at all.
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  • nmyers
    The slide lock is pushed UP to lock the slide back; it goes down to the position shown when releasing the slide.

    The mark IS caused by improper reassembly. On an otherwise perfect finish, it's presence is undesireable.

    Neal
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  • ginmaster
    Please goto this link and towards the bottom of the list you'll find what you are looking for. Hope this helps.http://www.m1911.org/full_technic.htm

    Good luck out there.
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  • 1911a1-fan
    It is called a take down mark because that is what it is, the only way it can happen while operating the gun is by not having it installed properly

    While a bit of wear will occur "underneath" the slide stop, the long scratch can only occur during take down and assembly, the slide stop does not function in the range of that scratch, and will in no way affect the function of the gun, it is purely cosmetic, this can occur with even the most experienced user
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