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INAUGURAL WINTER AUCTION : Gangster, Militaria, Antique and Modern Firearms

Sun, Jan 12, 2025 12:00PM EST - Sun, Jan 26, 2025 07:00PM EST
Lot 38

Ralph "Bottles" Capone's Revolver, Prohibition Agent's Trophy After Prosecution {C&R}

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500

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Beistegui Bros. of Eibar Spain, copy of a Smith & Wesson hand ejector revolver. .38 long, 4.25" barrel, serial number 03536 (on butt), underside of barrel and cylinder numbered 148, circa 1920-1930. This revolver Belonged to Ralph "Bottles" Capone (public enemy #2). It was given to U.S. special assistant district attorney E. Riley Campbell as a trophy for winning the case against Capone. Photo, news clippings, and ID are scans. Originals not included. Dimensions: Barrel measured muzzle to end of frame, 10" long overall This firearm is modern and must be shipped to a FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENCE HOLDER or a CURIO AND RELICS FFL HOLDER! Processing and shipping within the Continental US $50 . All FedEx packages are sent with Direct Signature Required and insured at full replacement value for a fee of 1.5% of the purchase price, unless buyer accepts complete liability in writing. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.

Condition

Overall fine condition. Action functions and locks up very smoothly. Heavy wear to finish on left side of barrel. Has line of wear, where cylinder lock rubs. Almost no finish remains on front and back straps and has minor pitting there. Bore has some wear but no pitting.
E. Riley Campbell, then by direct family descent.