*CUSTOM COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL TARGET PISTOL DESCENDED FROM THE FAMILY OF AL CAPONE.

SN 279505-C. Cal 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ National Match bbl and a military National Match slide produced by Colt. Slide is mounted with Bo-Mar fully adjustable target sights. The commercial frame was produced in 1957. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and has stippled frontstrap & spring housing with adjustable trigger, long spur grip safety and a replacement commercial hammer. This pistol was recently sold to consignor by Eric Griesa, who is a direct descent of Alphonse G. Capone, the infamous Chicago bootlegger/gangster. In a notarized affidavit, Mr. Eric Griesa states that this pistol, identified by serial number in the affidavit, was given directly to him by his grandfather, Albert Francis “Sonny” Capone, the only child of Al Capone, in 2006. He states that it has probably been in the Capone family since it was manufactured. Pistol is accompanied by one modern stainless steel magazine. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains about all of an old refinish. Grips show heavy wear with a crack on the right side. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-53667 JR238 (800-1,200) – Lot 3162

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3162	$1,955.00	CUSTOM COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL TARGET PISTOL DESCENDED FROM THE FAMILY OF AL CAPONE. SN 279505-C. Cal 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ National Match bbl and a military National Match slide produced by Colt. Slide is mounted with Bo-Mar fully adjustable target sights. The commercial frame was produced in 1957. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and has stippled frontstrap & spring housing with adjustable trigger, long spur grip safety and a replacement commercial hammer. This pistol was recently sold to consignor by Eric Griesa, who is a direct descent of Alphonse G. Capone, the infamous Chicago bootlegger/gangster. In a notarized affidavit, Mr. Eric Griesa states that this pistol, identified by serial number in the affidavit, was given directly to him by his grandfather, Albert Francis “Sonny” Capone, the only child of Al Capone, in 2006. He states that it has probably been in the Capone family since it was manufactured. Pistol is accompanied by one modern stainless steel magazine. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains about all of an old refinish. Grips show heavy wear with a crack on the right side. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-53667 JR238 (800-1,200) – Lot 3162 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*CUSTOM COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL TARGET PISTOL DESCENDED FROM THE FAMILY OF AL CAPONE.