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Since We're Talking About 45 Automatics . . .

Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2021 11:56 pm
by timmy
You have the chance to buy Al Capone's 45 Automatic that his granddaughter is selling.

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Note that this is the older 1911 style, not the later 1911A1, which can be differentiated by the straight mainspring housing and the lack of the frame being scalloped out behind the trigger. It also has target sights, tall and visible and the rear sight is adjustable. I see a "trigger shoe" on it, as well. I should imagine it's a pretty good shooter.

It can be yours, and the bidding starts at only $50,000

Re: Since We're Talking About 45 Automatics . . .

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 11:49 am
by Woods
Al Capone is mainly seen as a mafia boss and a booze trader . Few people know his passionate side - as an affectionate boss , a very devoted and doting father a very committed family man. The guy even learned sign language to an extraordinary level because his son was deficient in speaking abilities. Talent wasted in anti social life .

His gun is no doubt a legend .
Guns belonging to Bonnie & Clyde , Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid and many more have been valued very highly .

Re: Since We're Talking About 45 Automatics . . .

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 11:55 am
by Vineet
timmy wrote:
Wed Aug 25, 2021 11:56 pm
It can be yours, and the bidding starts at only $50,000
We are used to it. Glock’s and Desert Eagles commonly sells at this price in India.

Re: Since We're Talking About 45 Automatics . . .

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 12:46 pm
by KDS991213
timmy wrote:
Wed Aug 25, 2021 11:56 pm
You have the chance to buy Al Capone's 45 Automatic that his granddaughter is selling.

Image

Note that this is the older 1911 style, not the later 1911A1, which can be differentiated by the straight mainspring housing and the lack of the frame being scalloped out behind the trigger. It also has target sights, tall and visible and the rear sight is adjustable. I see a "trigger shoe" on it, as well. I should imagine it's a pretty good shooter.

It can be yours, and the bidding starts at only $50,000
I wonder if it qualifies as a curio?

Re: Since We're Talking About 45 Automatics . . .

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 2:49 pm
by asifalikhanasif
Vineet wrote:
Thu Aug 26, 2021 11:55 am

We are used to it. Glock’s and Desert Eagles commonly sells at this price in India.
Well said, Vineet Bhai.