Series 70 spoon with squared trigger guard- help.

RANDY P · RANDY P's Garage

Does anyone know if you can restore the original shape of this trigger guard? Heat, bend and reblue?

This spoon is stuck in the 70's and I would like to fix this... It's an original issue series 70 Commander that is otherwise pristine, sans the 70's mods.

JAR0023 · JAR0023's Garage

I have no idea if it can be put back. If it was me I'd leave it alone. The whole thing seems period correct and screams Armand Swenson. -J

RANDY P · RANDY P's Garage

It's a well put together piece actually. Shoots wonderfully and the finish is about 98% no signs of wear....

Just weighing out options. Someone spent $$ on this thing

BlueSkyJaunte · 01-17-2013, 06:33 PM

Personally I like the squared-off guard, but I have big hands.

I say if it works, leave it alone.

azasadny · azasadny's Garage

I would definitely leave it as is...

jriera · 01-17-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JAR0023

I have no idea if it can be put back. If it was me I'd leave it alone. The whole thing seems period correct and screams Armand Swenson. -J

+1, seems that Mr. Swenson (or a follower or Mr Swenson) had something to do with that gun.

Leave it as it is!!!

RANDY P · RANDY P's Garage

Thanks y'all. I think I will. It's too nice to mess with...

targa911S · 01-18-2013, 04:38 AM

that's a shame to do to a nice colt, but now you have to leave it alone.

BlueSkyJaunte · 01-18-2013, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by targa911S

that's a shame to do to a nice colt, but now you have to leave it alone.

C'mon, man, Swenson was a genius ahead of his time. Hell, if it weren't for him I would probably still be trying to figure out a way to flip off the safety with my trigger finger.