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Unread 04-03-2013, 01:36 PM   #8
kk5fe
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Originally Posted by ithacaartist View Post
Keith,

The "little pick" is a pin punch, used to remove appropriate-sized pins on the pistol, i.e. toggle axle retaining pin, extractor retention pin, etc. Originals are obviously worth more than repros, and it could come in handy sometime.
Well, this is one of those slap your forehead moments.... I own several 1911's and tinker with them. I have a set of punches I use for them. I should have figured that.
Unfortunatly, this would have been complete if I had the loading tool...
Thanks for the info!
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