Sonny Capone's Snub-Nosed Revolver

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Sonny Capone's Snub-Nosed Revolver

A high Standard Sentinel R-101 Snub-nosed revolver, serial number 731823, with a hot-pink finish and white plastic grips in .22 caliber. This is a 9 shot revolver designed for personal defense, and based on its finish, probably belonged to Mae Capone. The frame is die-cast aluminum in a metallic pink color, the cylinder is nickeled steel, and the birds-head grips are white. Dimensions: 8.25 inches long with a 1.37 inch barrel. Provenance: Sonny Capone to his daughters, uninterrupted. We do not sell post 1898 firearms to California residents unless they have a valid FFL or Relic and Curio license. Old West Gun Room in El Cerrito, CA will handle all in state and out of state transfers. His fees are $100 per gun plus any applicable shipping charges. By purchasing this lot you agree that you will be solely responsible for compliance with all applicable Legal Requirements governing the purchase, sale, transfer and shipping of Firearms. The Firearms must be shipped only to a Federal Firearms License holder (“FFL Holder”). You must transmit a copy of your (or your FFL Holder’s) license to the seller before the Firearms can be shipped. You must make arrangements with an FFL Holder before placing a bid. It is very important that you contact an FFL Holder before placing a bid in order to verify the complete cost of the transfer, the legality of the item in your area, and to make sure you qualify to pass any required background checks. “Firearms” shall have the meaning provided under the Gun Control Act of 1968, 18 U.S.C. 101 et seq. “Legal Requirements” means all applicable legal requirements for the sale, transfer and transport of the item, including but not limited to statutes, regulations and/or requirements of any country, state locality, province, municipality or other government authority or regulatory entity regarding sales or auctions, the sale and/or transfer of the item, export or import control, taxation, duties or tariffs, and licensing of brokers and dealers. Shipping: $30.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.

Condition:

The barrel finish is slightly rusted and worn at the muzzle. There is a scrape to the finish on the underside of the trigger guard. The grips are slightly discolored and show some wear. The bore is excellent.Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions. Please be advised we do not provide porters nor packing materials for pick ups. We do not accept credit cards.

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Estimate: $250 - $500

Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium

$7,865

10/09/2021

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Witherell strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms and Conditions. Methods of payment are cash, check, money orders, or wire transfer for foreign payments. Please note we do not accept credit cards. This auction has a buyer's premium of 15%.

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