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Al Capone’s Colt 1911 is up for auction! (Photo: Richmond Auctions<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Get ready, history buffs! Al Capone\u2019s beloved \u201cSweetheart<\/a>,\u201d a Colt 1911 .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol, is up for grabs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an estimated value between $2 million and $3 million, the starting bid kicks off at a cool $500,000!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This piece isn\u2019t just any firearm. It\u2019s a significant slice of Americana, famously named \u201cSweetheart\u201d by Capone himself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The notorious gangster, often dubbed \u201cThe Most Shot at Man in America,\u201d credited this gun with saving his life numerous times during the roaring Prohibition era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Colt has been a Capone family heirloom for nearly 75 years, passing from Al to his wife Mae, then to their son Sonny\u2014a marksman who upgraded it for precision and speed\u2014and finally to his daughters, Diane and Barbara Capone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rich in history, this pistol comes with a full package of provenance, including a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Al Capone’s granddaughter, Diane Capone Pette, in April 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The buyer will also receive a notarized Letter of Provenance detailing the gun\u2019s history and a Colt Historical Archive letter confirming its 1912 origins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SEE ALSO: The Guns of the St. Valentine\u2019s Day Massacre: Al Capone Gets Away with Murder<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This unique offering was initially a commercial model, boasting a 5-inch barrel equipped with a Micro barrel bushing and target-style sights for accuracy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The slide is ornately decorated with floral scroll engraving, and its thorough craftsmanship is evident in every detail\u2014from the historic Colt’s PT.F.A. markings to the distinctive serial number C 837 stamped on the frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pistol is in nice condition, maintaining 90% of its re-blued finish. Despite a few signs of wear and light pitting around the grip panels, the firearm functions, with a clean bore and smooth action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its grips, although aged, are still in solid shape, adding to the vintage allure of this iconic weapon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those looking to see this legendary gun in person, Richmond Auctions in Greenville, SC, invites you<\/a> to a preview by appointment before the live auction on May 18th, 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re bidding onsite, online<\/a>, or over the phone, this could be your chance — assuming you have that kinda scratch — to own a piece of true crime history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*** Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a> ***<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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