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 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 back strap features a gold overlaid First Bankers logo with "First Bankers Corporation of Florida" inscription on the back strap 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.
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.
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