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That was done to allow for the trigger traveling in an arc rather than a straight line. And is the style of the day [70's] a forward finger hold.
Lots of gun have that.
I think it's a neat pistol and a great one to add to the "collection". It's pretty rare, as the literature that I sent you says. Don't you go trading it off for leather!
Yes, the trigger guard is different, to allow for the trigger traveling in an arc rather than a straight line. And is the style of the day [70's] a forward finger hold. Haven't shot it, but the trigger isn't bad. It's a collector piece anyway..