You can get a manual from Colt
You can request a manual from Colt.
Ask a gunsmith for help
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Follow the instructions in the owner's manual.
Here is a good page on how to field strip and clean the colt 1911 pistol. http://www.bobtuley.com/45/magazine1.htm
Fine pistol
Automatic Colt Pistol. Colt invented the .45 Auto and thus had the right to name it.
.45 ACP means Automatic Colt Pistol. It IS .45 Auto.
Use the same procedure as and for a Colt 45 Auto. Send me your email and I'll send you a scan of the takedown.
The horse is a colt, and Colt is the name of the gun company.
One does not field-strip a Colt detective special. Any repairs or adjustments should be left to a qualified gunsmith.
it is worth about £278/$313.