Among the items up for auction was a bear-shaped humidor as well as diamond jewelry and some family photographs. The most popular item proved to be Capone’s favorite Colt .45-caliber semi-automatic pistol, which went for $860,000.
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
A Century of Notoriety: The Estate of Al Capone
That was the title for an auction of some of Capone's goods. The auction raised at least $3 million and attracted nearly 1,000 registered bidders, including 150 who attended the nearly four-hour-long event in person.
Among the items up for auction was a bear-shaped humidor as well as diamond jewelry and some family photographs. The most popular item proved to be Capone’s favorite Colt .45-caliber semi-automatic pistol, which went for $860,000.
Among the items up for auction was a bear-shaped humidor as well as diamond jewelry and some family photographs. The most popular item proved to be Capone’s favorite Colt .45-caliber semi-automatic pistol, which went for $860,000.
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