(C) BARRY LEE HANDS MASTER ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID COLT 1908 VEST POCKET SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

Barry Lee Hands is an acknowledged FEGA Master Engraver, and has done work for many notable companies including Colt, Winchester, and John Rigby & Co, and has written for numerous publications on the subject and history of engraving. This 1908 has been upgraded with black satin finish and gold inlaid florals throughout in Barry's Renaissance Leaf, while the sides of the slide have mixed gold and silver relief scroll florals on a stippled ground, with Barry's distinct thin vinework. Pearl grips with Barry's gilded pearl technique and additional incised designs. This gun is the current cover gun for Barry's FEGA profile page, as of February 2024. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to NOS with a few minor handling marks, a spot of gold missing on the right side of the slide, and some oxidation to silver the main detractors. Due to the condition, we have elected not to disassemble this pistol. Mechanically needs some attention, slide is very slow to return to battery, bore is very good. Trigger has been refinished, and is more of a reflective blue than balance of pistol. Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Serial Number: 344653