Patent ID: 7703232
Filing Date: 2010-04-27
Classification: F41A

Abstract:
1. A 1911 Handgun Bushing Tool for rotating the barrel bushing, capturing and trapping the recoil spring and recoil spring plug of a 1911 or 1911-1 or 2011 model firearm comprising: an elongated handle having sides and ends and a slot for housing a lever assembly; a generally planar tool coupled to a lever and lever handle which allow pressure to be exerted to the recoil spring and recoil spring plug for removal and replacement of the bushing and recoil spring plug; said tool having an upper end and opposite sides, with said tool defining an aperture corresponding to the shape of a barrel bushing and hole corresponding to the shape of a recoil spring plug; said tool with at least two sides with defining curves to provide a surface which is easily engaged by the user's hand; said tool having a simple lever system which is coupled to the tool body or handle via a stainless steel dowel rod; said tool having a stainless steel dowel rod for coupling purposes which is held in place via pressure exerted by a tapered hole; said tool with a flat cut on one side of a lever depressing plunger to allow space for different sized bushing faces; said tool having a curved cutout on the side of the lever and plunger assembly to allow for handguns with extended barrels.