Stopped by the funnest of Fun Stores in the area yesterday and got to talking with one of the gents behind the counter. He brought out a couple of rarities.
This one is an original Fitz special, made as a gift for a local Texas luminary back in the day - a beautiful snub Colt .45. The metalwork is absolutely outstanding. The gift-or and gift-ee's initials are engraved on the sides of the revolver. The engraving is beautifully done. I have never wanted a big bore revo - ok, an authentic, vintage big bore revo - quite so much.
This one is a Fitz knockoff, made on a 5 screw S&W and carried by a Marine Corps aviator in Korea. The Marine's name and "USMC" are engraved on the backstrap. The metalwork is not up to par with the Fitz above, but the piece is still very, very cool.
Thought there might be some interest in these vintage carry/belly guns.