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Lot 516: Ben Shostle Engraved Antique Colt Model 1878 Revolver

Ben Shostle Signed Master Engraved Antique Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Lot 516: Ben Shostle Engraved Antique Colt Model 1878 Revolver

Ben Shostle Signed Master Engraved Antique Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000
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Ben Shostle Signed Master Engraved Antique Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1878
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44-40 WCF
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: smooth
Stock:
Item Views: 1369
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 388
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1882 and subsequently engraved by Master Engraver Ben Shostle. The barrel features a wavy line at the muzzle and a band at the frame with a spray of deep cut floral scroll and punch dot background coming from the rear band. The floral motif and rear band extend onto the ejector rod housing with a starburst at the center. The frame, cylinder, and back strap are engraved with the same floral scroll motif with wavy lines at the rear of the cylinder and on the top strap as well as a feathered flourette on the side plate. The lower left side of the frame is signed "Shostle". Included with the revolver is a Ben Shostle Arms Engraver certificate listing the revolver as having been commissioned by Tree Many Feathers on January 5, 1995.

Rating Definition:

Very fine overall as engraved by Master Engraver Ben Shostle with a few handling marks, some scattered spots of pitting (heavier in the cylinder flutes), crisp engraving, and two hairline stress lines coming off the screw eyelets on the attractively colored grips. Mechanically excellent.



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