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First of all, thanks to everyone on this forum. Excellent info all the time.
I picked up a Combat Commander saturday. It's in o.k. shape. (will post pics later, batteries dead) When i got her home I noticed a name on the thumb safty. Did A.D. Swenson sell parts or did I find a diamond in the rough?
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First of all, thanks to everyone on this forum. Excellent info all the time.
I picked up a Combat Commander saturday. It's in o.k. shape. (will post pics later, batteries dead) When i got her home I noticed a name on the thumb safty. Did A.D. Swenson sell parts or did I find a diamond in the rough?

The literary material I have doesn't specifically mention whether Armand Swenson marketed parts. If he performed his gun smithing magic on your pistol, there should be other markings with "A.D. Swenson" displayed.

Perhaps the experts will contribute shortly, but a photo (or several) of your Combat Commander will definitely help.
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Is there anything else unusual on your gun? Post a picture, we may be able to help.
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I'll get pictures this afternoon. Sorry! She also has a barsto barrel, a small stamp on the lower trigger guard and a number 4 on the upper edge of the trigger guard. I am interested to hear comments after pictures are posted.
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People used his safeties. I have a Behlert with one. I assume that yours looks like this.
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Did A.D. Swenson sell parts

Yes sir he did, I have a couple sets of his thumb safeties.
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I appreciate everyone's info. I'm looking forward to my first range trip with my first colt. It doesn't matter to me who did the upgrades as long as everything functions. Now I have a little info for range chatter. Thanks again for all your info.
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I always look forward to the range reports, and love the pictures.
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Swenson would put his mar under the serial number of the gun he worked over.

Nice gun, enjoy it either way!
 
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