December 6-8, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/6/2023
Commissioned by Jim Alaimo, who was in charge of the Colt Custom Shop for a few years and the founder of Nutmeg Sports LLC. The gun has been exquisitely engraved by master engraver Carmine Lombardi. It has his initials "CML" on the front of the frame under the barrel. It is engraved with a scroll and foliate design with a punch dot background. There are geometric designs in front of the trigger guard and at the top of the back strap. The front sight and the hammer have also been engraved. The gun has approximately 85% coverage or C+ engraving. Bright nitre blue screws, trigger, cylinder pin, and ejector. It has a silver plated finish. Ivory 1-piece grip that was furnished by Nutmeg Sports. The fit and finish of this gun is superb. Colt single line address on top of the barre. "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT U.S.A." and the caliber designation on the left side of the barrel "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .357 MAGNUM". 2-line patent marks with the Rampant Colt Logo on the left side of the frame. CONDITION: The gun retains virtually all of the silver plating with just a couple of minute wear spots. The nitre blue parts have vibrant colors and the screws have not been molested. The ivory grip fits superbly. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. This gun has not been fired since all of this work was done. Comes in the original wood grain one-piece box with the paperwork. A wonderful example of a 3rd Generation Colt Single Action Army.