Dan Wesson 1911 Instructions Manual

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• Read through the entire disassembly procedure before attempting to disassemble any of the DAN 
WESSON FIREARMS model handguns. 
• The following disassembly procedure requires manual dexterity and specific tools. Seek the service of a 
qualified gunsmith for assistance if you are uncertain of your ability to perform the following disassembly 
process. 
• Contact DAN WESSON FIREARMS for further clarification or instructions should any of the parts or...

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One-piece Guide Rod Removal 
 
Note: Most DAN WESSON FIREARMS models have a one-piece guide rod assembly. To remove:  
1.  Depress the recoil spring plug by placing the bushing wrench over the barrel bushing.  
2.  Rotate the bushing clockwise until it stops. , CAUTION: Recoil spring under tension, once 
pressure is felt under end cap, slowly move barrel wrench forward relaxing tension on end 
cap.  
3.  Allow the plug to come out slowly and remove it...

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Slide stop removal 
1. Cock the hammer and pull the slide back. Be careful not to release pressure on the slide or allow 
the handgun to slip from your grasp. Pull the slide back until the disassembly notch on the slide 
(the second notch from the muzzle end) aligns with the rear of the slide stop on the left-hand side of the 
handgun. 
2. While maintaining the slide disassembly notch alignment with the slide stop, remove the slide stop by 
pushing...

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Dan Wesson Firearms 1911 Series Users Manual  1. 
Remove the slide assembly from the handgun frame by sliding forward off frame rails while 
maintaining a firm grip on the handgun. 
 
Spring and Guide Rod Removal from Slide Assembly 
1. Turn the slide assembly upside down, Lift the guide rod assembly from the slide assembly. Pull 
towards the back of the slide to remove it from the handgun. 
NOTE: For 1-piece guide rod, barrel link must be in upright position. 
 
Barrel Removal 
1. Hold the slide...

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HANDGUN MAINTENANCE   
GENERAL CARE 
The DAN WESSON FIREARMS semi-automatic model handguns must be clean and properly 
lubricated to function reliably and maintain optimum performance and accuracy. Proper maintenance can 
provide smooth operation, minimize the wear of parts, and prevent malfunctions. Periodic maintenance 
of this family of DAN WESSON FIREARMS handguns involve cleaning and lubrication whenever any of 
the following conditions...

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Note: Always keep the bore brush saturated with cleaning solvent to prevent damage to the bore 
and/or compensator, and make each pass through the barrel a complete pass starting at the 
breach end of the barrel and continuing until the entire bristle section of the bore brush is 
outside the barrel or compensator – do not change directions when the brush is inside the barrel 
or compensator. Once the bore is free of residues, attach a clean cotton pad to...

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Dan Wesson Firearms 1911 Series Users Manual  6. 
Ship the package via a reputable carrier with package tracking. DO NOT SHIP ANY FIREARM via US 
MAIL unless you are an FFL dealer. 
 
Limited Warranty 
This “limited warranty” has been drafted to comply with the Mangnuson-Moss Warranty Federal Trade 
Commission Improvement Act, which is effective for goods manufactured on or after December31, 1995. 
Dan Wesson Corp. firearms are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for five...

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Typical Parts Breakdown - DAN 
WESSON FIREARMS “1911” 
Series 
1 Barrel 
2 Barrel Bushing 
3 Barrel Link 
4  Barrel Link Pin 
5 Disconnector 
6 Ejector 
7 Ejector Pin 
8 Extractor, External 
8a   Extractor Pin 
8b Extractor Spring 
8c Extractor, Internal 
9 Firing Pin 
10  Firing Pin Spring 
11  Firing Pin Stop 
12 Front Sight 
13 Grip Safety 
14 Hammer 
15 Hammer Pin 
16 Hammer Strut 
17  Hammer Strut Pin 
18 Magazine 
19 Magazine Catch 
20  Magazine...