Colt Series 80 part needed
Anbody have a firing pin plunger lever for a Colt Series 80 GM laying about. I need one and they don't seem to be in supply now from any of the suppliers.
Midwest Gun Works has some
Midwest Gun Works has some
That is what I needed. These parts are common to all Colt Series 80 1911 autopistols. I ordered one out. I was not familiar with this company. Thanks..
You're most welcome
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Colt Series 80 part needed
by Murphy 
, Sunday, July 07, 2013, 11:17 (4150 days ago) @ Charles
Charles,
I may be wrong, but I believe there are two different heights of plunger levers. While they look exactly alike, it can be a matter of only a couple of thousandth's that determine if it works properly or not.
Hopefully, someone can come along and verify that. I'm certain I've seen them offered in 2 heights.
Murphy
That is evidently correct
According to what I found, there are three sizes/heights marked "1", "2", or "3".
On the 1911 Forum, the well-known gunsmith, Don Williams, said this regarding height:
...I try to shoot for about .120, though I know that .100 is supposed to be minimum. The #1 lever is the highest lifting of the three common levers, though Colt did make one that was stamped "N" for a while, which did lift it higher. This lever has since been discontinued, and most 'smiths will bend the lever to get more lift.
HTH
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It also appears the "N" lever @ MGW might be something else
Like a Horse Of A Different Color (?)
"Colt 1911 Firing Pin Plunger Lever Nickel" @ Midwest Gun Works
![[image]](http://www.midwestgunworks.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/SP56852T.jpg)
While we're at it, the 'standard' version is listed and looks like this:
"Colt 1911 Firing Pin Safety Plunger Lever, Standard Models" @ Midwest Gun Works
![[image]](http://www.midwestgunworks.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/SP567671T.jpg)
HTH
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It also appears the "N" lever @ MGW might be something else
same gizmo..One size fits GM, Gold Cup and Commander
It also appears the "N" lever @ MGW might be something else
I guess the 'N' stands for nickel after all. ![[image]](http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-confused010.gif)
Seriously, Thanks for the info!
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