Colt sporter pivot pin

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    basscat

    basscat

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    Jul 23, 2012
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    This may be a dumb question but I can't seem to separate the upper from the lower on a pre ban sporter A2. I must be having a major brain fart. The front take down/ pivot pin is spring loaded and seems like its not made to be removed. What am I missing?
     
    eightshot627

    eightshot627

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    Apr 10, 2008
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    basscat said:
    This may be a dumb question but I can't seem to separate the upper from the lower on a pre ban sporter A2. I must be having a major brain fart. The front take down/ pivot pin is spring loaded and seems like its not made to be removed. What am I missing?
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    The neither the front or rear take down/pivot pins get fully removed from the lower. They are captured by a detent pin and spring. To separate the upper from the lower you should just have to push the pins. The detent might be tough. Use a brass punch or a loaded round to push the pin.
     
    basscat

    basscat

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    Jul 23, 2012
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    Here's what I got. The front pin is spring loaded. How do I remove the upper?
     

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    Pinecone

    Pinecone

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    Feb 4, 2013
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    Crappy pic.

    But it looks like you may need to depress the center shiny part to allow the pin to be pushed out.
     
    basscat

    basscat

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    Jul 23, 2012
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    Finally got it out. It was tight as hell. Would this pin be original equipment?
     
    John from MD

    John from MD

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    He has a PIP pin. You have to push in the center piece and then, while holding it in, pull out the pin. I have one and keep one longer finger nail to slip under the pin to get it out.:lol:
     
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