Elvis Presley's revolver fetches nearly $200K on the auction block
Presley's Smith & Wesson Model 53 more than doubled its pre-auction estimate by Rock Island Auction Company
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An Elvis Presley firearm sold for a pretty penny on an Illinois auction block recently.
The king of rock ‘n’ roll’s Smith & Wesson Model 53 revolver fetched $199,750 at Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC)’s August Premier Auction on Aug. 26 in Rock Island, Illinois.
The engraved revolver exceeded its pre-auction estimate of $60,000 to $90,000 due to "competitive bidding from gun enthusiasts" and Elvis fans around the world, according to a press release from RIAC.
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"The collectibles market has been experiencing unprecedented growth in several genres," RIAC President Kevin Hogan wrote in a statement.
"When you combine two of those genres, Elvis' memorabilia and collector firearms, the result is tremendous excitement and high totals at auction," he added.
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Elvis Presley's Smith & Wesson Model 53 revolver fetched $199,750 at Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC)’s August Premier Auction. (Rock Island Auction Company / Fox News)
The Model 53 is embellished with gold and silver inlays.
It reflects the "Las Vegas razzle-dazzle" more than any of the star’s other firearms, according to RIAC.
The side plate of the gun shows a golden bald eagle in flight carrying the 13-star American flag. | Fox News
Master engraver Russel Smith decorated Elvis’ American bicentennial gun with relief floral scrollwork, silver inlaid five-pointed stars and the years "1776-1976" inscribed in gold near the muzzle.
The side plate of the gun shows a golden bald eagle in flight carrying the 13-star American flag.
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The left side of the frame features a golden minuteman surrounded by stars — and the Liberty Bell can be found on the back strap.
The gun was delivered to Presley on Nov. 16, 1976, according to RIAC’s website.
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The revolver belonging to Elvis Presley exceeded its pre-auction estimate of $60,000 to $90,000 — instead fetching $199,750. (Rock Island Auction Company / Fox News)
The singer passed away just nine months later, on Aug. 16, 1977.
The three-day premier event pulled in more than $21 million in total sales for RIAC, the company reported.
The Illinois-based auction company has previously sold Elvis firearms for high prices.
It sold the king's Coly Python revolver for $172,500 and his Smith & Wesson Model 19-2 for $195,500 in 2017.