Colt Challenger/Woodsman Disassembly

Here is one for a few viewers who were interested in how these pistols come apart!
Let me say the reassembly video did not go as smooth and will need to be refilmed as soon as I get time! Never fails when you have the camera rolling!!! LOL
Anyhow hope this video is helpful!

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Colt
• Challenger
• Woodsman
• .22
• Disassembly
• Semi-Auto

[HGCGkwa6]

Do you have a video on how to disassemble the magazine for this gun? I need to replace the spring inside for two of them.

[rugersix]

@HGCGkwa6 No I sure don't you may have to replace the mag? I know they do sell after market mags for these. I have one original and one aftermarket for mine.

[wood079]

Beware! It looks so simple to take this pistol down but and that is a very big but, it is nearly impossible for the average person to reassemble. I have spent hours and can not get it.

[rugersix]

@wood079 I'm an average person my friend and I can do it....I know you can too!!!! Don't give up! =)

I have a re assembly vid that might help! Your right it's not easy but persistence will win out!

[HLebooks]

Just a few words to tell you that an interesting downloadable ebook on this model (technical and historic aspects) is available at HLebooks.com.

[rugersix]

@HLebooks Thanks

[Descent211]

I just disassembled and reassembled my 1936 Woodsman First Series. I was a little reluctant to do so since it seemed a little complicated, but it worked out great! One noted difference on the First Series, you DO NOT need to remove any pins to do a basic disassembly. Also, the magazine catch and sear spring are pinned together. All in all, disassembly was easy and reassembly was too. Just watch your skin when you snap the mainspring housing back into place. Easy place for a blood blister!

[flashpointbravo]

@HGCGkwa6

There is an indented pin on the floor plate of the magazine. Push that in while sliding the floor plate forward. The pin is inserted into the end of the magazine spring. Pull the magazine spring out. Slide the follower to the bottom of the magazine, then pull the follower tab out. The follower will then slide all the way out of the magazine tube. Reassembly is in reverse order. Remember- don't lube the inside of the magazine, and be careful with springs.

[flashpointbravo]

A trick I've used to get the recoil spring back in place. Push on the rod/spring with the corner of a screwdriver blade while holding the slide with the other hand. When the recoil spring/guide rod is in place, press the slide against the edge of the bench, focusing on the little button forward of the rear sight. When the little metal piece is in place, SLOWLY remove the screwdriver.

[KellasDad]

Want to give a shout out to Rugersix. I am a newbie to pistols and just starting to learn how to breakdown and clean each of my pistols. I bought a 1939, first series Colt Woodsman last Sat. Following Rugersix's videos I broke it down and cleaned it over this Friday evening and finished up this morning. Had some trouble on the reassembly, but it was my own fault, not Ruger's. I had missed the part where he said to make sure the hammer was fully raised on the reassembly vid. Watch carefully

[LeaverAction]

Excellent video, now let's go take it apart....

[xenawarriorcat]

I wish you'd detailed the sear spring replacement. Otherwise, nice of you to make this "how to" - thanks.