The Notorious Businessman & Mobster's
Personal Protection Colt .45
Expected to Fetch
Record Amount on May
18
GREENVILLE, S.C., April 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Richmond Auctions, a premier
international auction house based in South Carolina, today announced the upcoming
auction of the "Sweetheart," Al
Capone's personal protection Colt 1911 .45 semi-automatic
pistol.
Al Capone's
"Sweetheart" Colt .45 Pistol Announced for Auction by Richmond
Auctions
The auction will take place at 3pm
EST on May 18th in
Greenville, South Carolina
at Richmond Auctions, and is expected to attract significant
global interest. Prospective buyers may arrange for an advance
viewing by appointment.
In several documented interviews, Diane
Capone, Al Capone's
granddaughter, revealed that the "Sweetheart" was her
grandfather's constant companion. People often
described Capone as the most shot at man in America, and
Capone often referred to his Colt 1911 as his favorite gun
and his "Sweetheart" for saving his life on
several occasions. As one of the most recognizable figures in
popular culture and the archetypal gangster, Capone is often
credited with coining the phrase you can get more with a
kind word and a gun than with just a kind word.
Recent sales of highly sought-after historical firearms
belonging to famous figures have consistently fetched millions at
auction, including Ulysses S. Grant's
pistol that sold for more than $5
million, and the Pat Garrett Colt that sold for more
than $6 million. With a similar auction estimate to the Pat
Garrett Colt, Capone's "Sweetheart" Colt carries an estimated
value of $2-3 million, and is
expected to sell with record-breaking results.
Al Capone has captured the
interest of enthusiasts and historians for more
than a century. Known by various nicknames, including "Public
Enemy Number One," the mobster gained notoriety as a "modern-day
Robin Hood" in Chicago during the Prohibition era. Following
his passing in 1947, the
"Sweetheart" Colt 1911 remained in the Capone
family's possession for nearly 75 years until his
granddaughters sold the family's treasures in 2021. Now this
historic and famous firearm has resurfaced, presenting a rare
opportunity for serious firearm connoisseurs and world-class
collectors to add an unparalleled piece of history to their
collections.
"This particular Colt 1911 is more than just a
firearm. It's a relic of an era marked by lawlessness and
larger-than-life personalities," said Kimmie Williams,
Richmond Auctions' firearms specialist. "Its profound connection to
Al Capone adds an extra layer of
allure, making it a must-have and trump-card for any world-class
collector."
For more information on the auction and how to participate
including in-person, internet, telephone or absentee bidding,
please visit: guns.richmondauctions.com.
About Richmond Auctions
Richmond Auctions, headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, is a premier
international auction house that consistently breaks records and
provides its clients with an unparalleled experience. Driven by
their passion for finding investment quality collectibles,
Jordan Richmond and
Mike McCandless founded Richmond Auctions in 2020 with a
focus on automobilia, petroliana collectibles, and
historical and high-end firearms.
Press Inquiries contact: jordan@richmondauctions.com
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