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LOT 3187
Ben Shostle Signed, Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Box - Serial no. FBF-021, 45 LC cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. This Single Action Army Revolver has been wonderfully engraved and gold inlaid by Master Engraver Ben Shostle. The revolver features two gold inlaid bands at the muzzle and one at the breech with a large spray of floral scroll engraving with a matted background on top extending
from the breech band to the beginning of the Colt address. The left side of the barrel has a large relief gold inlay reading “THE/ FIRST/BANKERS” surrounded by an oval of floral scroll and matting. The frame and grip straps are engraved to match with 50% coverage floral scroll engraving with a starburst on the right side of the frame and a sunburst on the recoil shield. The top of the backstrap features a gold overlaid First Bankers logo with “First Bankers Corporation of Florida” inscription on the backstrap and three gold inlaid, five-pointed stars on the butt. The revolver is signed “SHOSTLE” under the recoil shield. Fitted to the revolver is a pair of walnut grips with gold Colt medallions. Includes the hand numbered matching factory original box. This revolver is collector serialized to the next lot as well as consecutively numbered to (LOT 220) another Ben Shostle engraved Bankers Corporation of Florida SAA, no. FBF-022, in this auction.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine overall as engraved and gold inlaid by Master Engraver Ben Shostle, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, very slight spotting around the front sight, and an attractive plum hue to the loading gate and trigger guard. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine with scattered storage and handling marks.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
the muzzle and one at the breech with a large spray of floral scroll engraving with a matted background on top extending from the breech band to the beginning of the Colt address. The left side of the barrel has a large relief gold inlay reading “THE/FIRST/ BANKERS” surrounded by an oval of floral scroll and matting. The bottom of the barrel is stamped “SgMH” and “44.” The frame and grip straps are engraved to match with 50% coverage floral scroll engraving with a starburst on the right side of the frame and a sunburst on the recoil shield. The top of the backstrap features a gold overlaid First Bankers logo with “First Bankers Corporation of Florida” inscription on the backstrap and three gold inlaid, five-pointed stars on the butt. The revolver is signed “SHOSTLE” under the recoil shield. Fitted to the revolver is a pair of walnut grips with gold Colt medallions. Includes hand numbered matching factory original box. This revolver is collector serialized to the previous lot as well as consecutively numbered to (LOT 221), another Ben Shostle engraved Bankers Corporation of Florida SAA, no. 022-FBF, in this auction.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine overall as engraved and gold inlaid by Master Engraver Ben Shostle, retaining 99% plus original
blue finish and case colors with limited handling marks, a small spot of oxidation on the frame, and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine with storage and handling marks and worn corners.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
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BOTH REVOLVERS HAVE THE SAME COLLECTOR ISSUED SERIAL NUMBER
LOT 3188
Ben Shostle Signed, Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Box - Serial no. 021-FBF, 44-40 WCF cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut grips. This Single Action Army Revolver has been wonderfully engraved and gold inlaid by Master Engraver Ben Shostle. The revolver features two gold inlaid bands at