Al Capone's Revolver Is On The Auction Block

[KahrMan]

Christie's is auctioning off a collection of guns. There are two pieces of American history that would be really cool to own. The first is Al Capone's .38 Colt.

The second is a .44-40 Model 1873 SAA once owned by Cole Younger.

Both guns are expected to sell for over 100K. How cool would it be to own these pieces of history.

FOR SALE: Al Capone's Revolver Is On The Auction Block

[Caster]

If I were rich, people would hate me because I would HAVE to go shoot it.

[Guest boatme99]

Dang! I gave all my money to Geraldo for the contents of A.C.'s safe.

[Mdunntn]

I would be all over that Cole younger gun.

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[vontar]

Dang! I gave all my money to Geraldo for the contents of A.C.'s safe.

I lost mine opening the vault.

Back in the day when they didn't destroy crime guns. So when did the ghost of crime get attached to guns anyways?

People seem to act like there are ghost attached to the gun used in a bloody murder so the gun must be destroyed now days. BTW, I don't subscribe to any line of thought like that.

[Warbird]

If I were rich, people would hate me because I would HAVE to go shoot it.

What makes you think they don't shoot them? Unless for some reason they are not in a condition to stand shooting, most collectors shoot their weapons. Even historical ones. Just a few weeks ago I was shooting a Gatling gun owned by Teddy Roosevelt. Several hundred rounds went through it that day.

Most collectors I know specialize in a particular make or style of firearm. At least for the majority of their collection. The pickiest ones will also seek to include in that collection number 1 serialed models and new in box never fired. They in general won't shoot those. But for the most part any gun they buy that was used, continues to get used.

I shoot in some vintager events with guys who have 90-100+ year old damascus barreled shotguns. Many worth tens of thousands of dollars, some 6 figures. They shoot somewhat light loads, but they shoot them all day long.

Edited June 7, 2011 by Warbird

[Jonnin]

If I were rich, people would hate me because I would HAVE to go shoot it.

Guns were meant to be shot. It won't hurt it if you are careful, unless you plan on wearing it out with a couple hundred thousand rounds or inappropriate ammo.

[Guest Grout]

If I ever win Powerball oh what a gun collection I would have.........