Elvis Presley’s pistol was sold by the Rock Island Auction Company for approximately $200,000. This has been reported TMZ.
A rare Smith & Wesson Model 53 self-cocking pistol was presented to the artist in November 1976. The design of the gun is dedicated to the bicentennial of the US Independence Day: It is in the classic American style and includes carvings along the body, as well as the image of a 13-star flag and a golden eagle with stars on it. They originally planned to make between $60 and $90k for the pistol, but in the end the winning bid was $199.75k.
It is known that Elvis Presley has a passion not only for music but also for weapons. The personal collection of the musician consisted of thirty-seven firearms, among which are quite rare.
At the end of July, the auction house Henry Aldridge & Son put up for sale Elvis Presley’s bespoke mink jacket. The fur coat is 47 cm long, the collar and pockets are leather and fastened with eight buttons on the front. The fur coat is expected to retail for £15,000.
Previously reportedKurt Cobain’s guitar and Elvis Presley’s jewelry will be sold at auction.