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LOT 460
Carmine Lombardy Triple Signed Engraved Colt Third
Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Box - Serial no. S64554A, 45 Long Colt
cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, smooth grips. Manufactured in 2010. The revolver display floral scroll engraving with a wavy line band at the muzzle, a half
floral bloom off the frame, and sun burst on the front sight. The ejector rod has a similar motif to the barrel
with a wavy line and punch dot on the top of the ejector housing. The frame features similar floral scroll with starbursts on either side, fan on the recoil shield and loading gate, and the patent marking on a ribbon. The cylinder displays floral scroll between the flutes with bursts coming off the rear of the flutes and a band of wavy line engraving at the rear. The trigger guard and back strap show off even more floral scroll with burst at the
top of the back strap and wavy lines on either side of the trigger guard bow. The revolver is signed “C.M.L.” for engraver Carmine Lombardy on the front of the frame beneath the cylinder pin and on the left side of the trigger guard and back strap beneath the grip. Includes two Nutmeg Sports letters giving information on Carmine Lombardy, the engraving on the gun and the origin of the grips. Includes original shipping
box and Colt blue box.
CONDITION: Very fine as embellished by Carmine Lombardy, with limited handling marks and crisp engraving. The grip is excellent with attractive grain and coloration. Mechanically excellent. Boxes are very fine/excellent Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 461
Engraved Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver - Serial no. 47007SA, 357 magnum cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, carved grips.
Manufactured in 1968 and subsequently engraved. Approximately 75% coverage floral scroll engraving consisting
mostly of floral scroll and wavy line motifs with the model/caliber marking on a ribbon. Fitted with a set of scrimshaw grips displaying a wolf scene on either side.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 99% plus nickel finish with limited handling marks and crisp engraving. Nearly all nitre blue remains on hammer and other small parts. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,500
LOT 462
Carmine Lombardy Signed Factory Class “B” Master Engraved Colt Third Generation
Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter and Box - Serial no. S48057A, 32 WCF cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., nickel
finish, original grips. The included factory letter lists this revolver as having
a 4 3/4 inch barrel chambered in .32/20 with nickel finish, class “B” expert engraving including the front sight and hammer executed by Carmine Lombardy, and black powder frame with qualified screws when shipped to Wilkerson Family LLC in Kansas City, Missouri on January 30, 2009. The factory letter also confirms the grip material. The front of the frame beneath the cylinder pin is signed “C.M.L.” Includes original box
shipping box and Colt box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish with limited handling marks and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. Boxes are very fine/excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 463
Factory Engraved
Colt Collectors Association Colt Custom Shop Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with
Box - Serial no. S05869A, 38 WCF cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1994. Fitted with blade front and frame notch rear sights, “C” type floral scroll and geometric engraving with “CCA 122 OF 150” on the butt, and walnut grips with Colt medallions. Includes a Colt blue box and shipping box with end label listing the caliber, finish, barrel length, grips and engraving including the “CCA” inscription. Also included is the Colt Custom order form listing the specifications for this revolver and stating it was sold to Albert L. Stell Jr., a well known member of the Colt Collectors Association, and shipped in 1994.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish with limited handling marks, a faint
cylinder drag line, and crisp engraving. Shipping box is fine with some peeling on the label and storage and
handling marks. The Colt blue box is very fine with typical wear to insert.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000 355