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Elvis's Smith & Wesson Model 19-2 double-action revolver

Elvis’s Revolvers Are Still Rockin’

Collector pays huge sum for beautiful antiques.

The inventory of the Rock Island Auction Co. firearms auction held in early May included two revolvers formerly owned by Elvis Presley. These aren't just any revolvers, however. They are lavishly engraved and inlaid and are beautiful specimens that "The King" supposedly treasured. The guns were…

Custer’s Last Stand Pistol Up For Auction

A 'piece' of history

Even if you don't know exactly what happened at this historic event, you surely recognize the names associated with it...Custer, Little Big Horn, Sitting Bull. We call it Custer's Last Stand, and it took place in 1876 in Montana, when Lt. Col. George Custer fought Lakota,…