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    Here's a link to my 1 of 10,000 Colt made for the Agentines, Model of 1927. Made here in the USAicon for them.
    Look over this old posting, mainly to get to my Photobucket link in there that will show you how far I had to stripped it down for markings.

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    I can't get the grips off, they are siezed up well even after an overnight with WD-40 They do have the special military cut on the inside, I can see that.
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    Screws come out?

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    No, the screws are stuck in place
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    Stuck Grip Screws

    Things like this remind me of how my Father would go at snuck screws, bolts, spark plugs..etc. I'd be to afraid to go forward while he'd pull his sleeves up. I remember the a couple spark plugs wouldn't break free on a old late 40's Willys truck. I gave up knowing they were going to break off. The ole man torqued the plugs a bit tighter, then a bit back counter, back and forth, back and forth for what seemed like forever. Me holding my breath positive they were going to break. A smidge at a time they finally came free. Many times over the years this same trick has worked..... but I'm always nervous as he!! while doing so.

    IIRC, your screws looked rough. I don't care for WD40. Better penetrating oils out there like Liquid wrench. Your grips aren't wood correct?
    Wonder if you could just submerge the complete grip in fine oil? Thinking out loud....... Someones got a method to get them loose.
    Good luck if you decide to attempt. There are markings in/under there.

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    WD-40 isn't a penetrating oil, the stuff sucks accept at removing moisture. Get you some of that, any brand will do. We can't even buy the best penetrating oil know to man hands down, period, but we can make it!!
    50/50 ATF "Automatic tranny fluid" and Acetone.
    Could be somebody Loctited the screws and ferrels in place because even if the screws won't turn the ferrel should back out. If it wasn't the Blue you're in a world of hurt. Screws can be drilled and replacements are cheap. I'd want to see under those grips given the condition of the rest of the piece.

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    Could I pick up liquid wrench at an automobile place or a hardware store? I've never looked for it but I suspected it would be in one of the two. And the grips are the plastic WW2 refurbishment grips.
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    An auto parts store will definitely have it.

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    I got some hypodermic syringes (sp?) from my Dr with different size needles. They are cheap and you can buy at a local pharmacy.... Just Don't Look Like a JUNKIE !!
    I Mostly use them when gluing hairline cracks on stocks. But also use them to 'Spot Oil' small areas.... Clocks, watches, guns, fishing reels.. etc. You'd be surprised how surgical one can be with a fine needle giving you access to a limited area. I'd try laying it flat on its side, with your mag out.. reach inside and oil the ends of the screws inside the magwell. Let set overnight, then after flipping it over look for any oil seepage near the outer screw heads. Repeat for the other side, repeating as often as needed until you see oil coming from the outer slotted screw heads.
    Don't do like I do: Using a screwdriver that's good nuff. Use one that's a perfect fit. I hope they come off easily for you.

    I've read about grips coming off and black sand being inside.

    Good luck Snowman ! Keep us Posted.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WarPig1976 View Post
    the stuff sucks
    WD40, I believe the maker used the name with the WD standing for WATER DISPLACEMENT. The 40 was because it was his 40th attempt at it.

    Some will argue... But seems to me that when you use it to lube, after reassembly the WD40 makes things harder to come apart.. like a generic brand of lightweight loctite.

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