Elvis Presleys revolver sells for $200,000

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Elvis Presleys Smith & Wesson revolver sells for an eyewatering $200 000 at auction after bidding war breaks out

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-12456255/amp/Elvis-Presleys-Smith-Wesson-revolver-sells-eye-watering-200-000-auction-bidding-war-breaks-out.html

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.tmz.com/2023/08/07/elvis-presley-revolver-up-for-sale-auction-smith-wesson-model-53-bicentennial/









Elvis Presley was a proud gun owner, and now a revolver from his expansive firearms collection is hitting the auction block, where it's expected to fetch five figures.

The gun going up for sale is a Smith & Wesson Model 53 double-action revolver ... and it was gifted to Elvis in November 1976, just 9 months before he died.

Like most relics from '76, Elvis' revolver commemorates the Bicentennial ... Smith & Wesson's master engraver, Russell Smith, customized the gun with silver inlaid five-pointed stars and the weapon features gold accents, with "1776-1976" inscribed near the muzzle.

Elvis' gun also includes a bald eagle holding a 13-star Betsy Ross American flag on one frame, a gold minuteman flanked by stars on the other frame, plus the Liberty Bell on the back strap.

Basically, the revolver screams AMERICA!!!

AMERICA!!!

Elvis' firearm is going up for sale through Rock Island Auction Company ... and it's featured in this month's "Premier Auction," where the winning bid is expected to land somewhere between $60,000 and $90,000.

The King of Rock and Roll reportedly owned 37 firearms and a machine gun ... and now a special one's finding its way to the open market.
 
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Elvis had his own 'shooting range' built at Graceland. Was excited to see it, but was incredibly underwhelmed. Having said that, he was recreational shooting in the city of Memphis, so more power to him.
 
I also think they are understating the price, though the caliber will not be a big sell I would think.
I presume the other cylinder would be 22mag?
I never had one , but knew of one, bit of a problem with sticking brass I was told, not that it makes any difference on this gun
Elvis collectors are going to go nuts on this one.
 
Would be a nice piece to own but likely a poor Investment unless one flips it pronto.

Next Generation wont have a clue whom Elvis was.

Cheers

Most people have zero idea that some of the most valuable collectables (guns, art, coins, stamps, clothing, etc) even exist and they could be from 10 to hundreds or thousands of years old and worth tens of millions. There was and will only be one Elvis so I don’t think the buyer is worried too much.
 
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