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trigger depressed on 1911 Argentine colt 45.

Big_Hyena
Hi Troops,
I have a 1911 Argentine colt copy, that worked fine. One day I cocked the slide and pressed the trigger, (no ammo in gun or magazine in it)
The hammer went to down position correctly, but the trigger is now depressed. If you adjust hammer it doen't click anymore, cocking the slide won't made the trigger to unlock from depressed in condition. i may sell it, or have it fixed.(I don't want to try to fix myself). Any ideas whats wrong would be welcome. I never took gun apart, only put new grips on it.
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  • 1911a1-fan
    i would take it down ,and clean it ,it is easier than you think ,and it is probably full of crud ,if not you can replace a broken part ,they are a very simple design once you get over the newness
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  • nmyers
    The NRA sells an inexpensive reprint of their articles on the 1911, & it includes detailed instructions & photos on disassembly/assembly.

    Neal
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  • v35
    The 1911 pistol has a three blade flat spring. The blades have to be bent forward to give pressure on the trigger and sear.
    As I recall the blades are the left and middle.
    This is standard practice on military springs because they are on the soft side.
    You have to remove the mainspring housing and the grip safety to get at this spring.
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