Gun That Killed Billy The Kid Sells For More Than $6M – IOTW Report

Gun That Killed Billy The Kid Sells For More Than $6M

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The gun that killed American Wild West outlaw Billy the Kid doubled the presale estimate and sold for more than $6 million at an auction in Los Angeles. On Friday, Bonhams auctioneers said the cost single-action revolver was bought over the phone by a person who wished to remain anonymous.

“This is the gun that killed Billy the Kid. It’s one of the best documented antique firearms of the American West,” explained Director Catherine Williamson of Fine Books and Manuscripts. “We’ve estimated it at two million to three million dollars.”

Bonhams described the gun as “the most iconic treasure of early western history” and added the $6.3 million was a world record for any firearm. more

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  1. IIRC Colt SA 44-40

    I met a guy who bought every Colt SA he could get his hands on the 1940’s. In the 1940’s you couldn’t barely give them away. Had a large well stocked gun shop in Billings in the 90’s. Rumor had it he also stocked up on silver coins before they no longer were circulated widely and held them for decades. He was quite wealthy, but last I heard was serving federal time for tax evasion.

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