What was the common upgrades for turning a 1960 era Colt GM..

[jjrothWA]

into a "bullseye" format?

The SN ran through the ColtMfg., as year made.

It;s on layaway, so I have to wait to detail and check for indicators for who did the work??

It has the "BOMar" rib and target sights mounted.

Where to look for marksof the smith who did it.

Thanks,

[lyman]

got a pic?


some marked the slide (internal)
Chow stamped his name IIRC,

Shockey had that fancy mousetrap sping,

but not sure if either were putting out pistols that early,
however that date does not mean it was done in that year

[Johnny P]

Jim Clark marked his guns inside on the slide rail with the gun number and month/year built. His front grip strap treatment, I think he called it "Tiger Tooth", can't be mistaken. He later started marking the slide with his name and Shreveport, La., and later Keithville, La.

[lyman]

I'm not sure if Giles marked his in any way,

those with much more knowledge in them than I can look at a few pics and see the subtle differences each maker had,

[jjrothWA]

I remember that Swenson's trademark was the squared trigger guard, combined with the shorten slide and the S&W rear sight.

Did he use a "J" or "K" framed rear sight?

[lyman]

K frame I think

[jjrothWA]

Next question on the "tuned" Colt, it has a full-length recoil rod, appears to need a "hex" wrench to unscrew or "turn 90 degrees" to take a apart.

Photo's are coming later.


It's in detailing stage for cleaning & lube and determine what might be replaced.

[Johnny P]

Toss the full length guide rod as it's only purpose is to aggravate you removing and installing it. Made to sell but not to buy.

[jjrothWA]

Just trying to get it OUT for detiling and lubing the critter. So, I can get to the range and SHOOT IT!!!!

WIth the Slide off, there are stamped numberd [I think are rebuilt/ re-tuning dates] of 1-70 & 6-99??

[Johnny P]

It's not a Clark. He didn't use a full length guid rod, and wouldn't work on one that had it.

[jjrothWA]

Did some photography!!!

GOT photos!!

All response appreciated.

[jjrothWA]

WAIT, WAit, there's more...

Am going to get a new barrel.

Anyone recognize the two-piece recoli guide, as to manufacturere??

Definately, one step up from "BUBBA".

The slide bottom has numbers stampmed " 1 70" & "99 6", dates of when refurbished??

Thanks

[Johnny P]

Barrel is a late WWII (1945) Colt military barrel with the C in square, and P proof on lug. Has the look of an individuals attempt at making a target pistol.

[jjrothWA]

Finaly, got out to range...

did five rounds over chronograph. no problems
Gave ny buddy a five round mag for his turn and bang, bangbangbang, and bang.

I tried again and got the same report.

So do I need to replace the both the sear / disconnector and the new four-fingered spring, and run the trigger screw in till is stops and back-out before firing?

THanks for replies.

[Johnny P]

Sounds like a hammer/sear problem. The hammer may have been modified in an effort to get a lighter pull, or the sear contact has been modified (or both). The trigger stop is just to prevent over travel. Just back it out until you get the other problem fixed.