Elvis Presley‘s gun assortment is in demand … ‘trigger somebody dropped six figures on one in every of his revolvers, with the ultimate bid greater than doubling what it was anticipated to fetch at public sale.
The late singer’s Smith & Wesson Mannequin 53 double-action revolver was up on the market by way of Rock Island Public sale Firm, and so they inform us the profitable bid got here in at $199,750.
Elvis acquired the gun as a present in November 1976, simply 9 months earlier than he died, and it is loaded with customized options marking the Bicentennial.
The revolver is personalized with five-pointed stars and a bald eagle holding a Betsy Ross American flag, plus the Liberty Bell … and “1776-1976” is inscribed in gold close to the muzzle.
As we first reported, Elvis’ gun was anticipated to fetch a minimum of $60,000 at public sale … however a bidding struggle broke out.
The King of Rock and Roll reportedly owned 37 firearms and a machine gun … and curiosity seems sky-high.
