THE MOST FAMOUS GUN IN THE WORLD

524. JACK RUBY COLT COBrA REVOLVEr USED TO KILL LEE HArVEY OSWALD

In the early 1960s, much of the world optimistically turned to the handsome, charismatic young American President, John F. Kennedy. Credited for saving civilization from an apocalyptic ending during the Cuban Missile Crisis, Kennedy was loved throughout the free world. That his accomplished First Lady, Jacqueline, was able to apply her social graces to the international community furthered their status as arguably the most admired couple on earth. At the same time, extraordinary technological advancements allowed the media to enter hundreds of millions homes around the world. This would set the stage for the momentous circumstances that were soon to come. Anyone over the age of ve or six in 1963 most likely vividly remembers the shocking news of the Presidents assassination. Although schools and businesses immediately shut down, the conuence of the Dealy Square tragedy with the Thanksgiving break had everyone glued to their televisions. For the rst time in history, people across America, and indeed around the globe, were watching the news as it unfolded. Part of the massive, non-stop news coverage focused on the Kennedy family and the transition of power. The other part dwelled on the minute-by-minute events taking place in Dallas. Who was this person, Lee Harvey Oswald? What motivated him to do this dastardly deed? Were there accomplices on the grassy knoll? And so it was that amidst this unprecedented turmoil, the world was stunned again by the actions of a single individual...in this case, a nightclub owner from the seamier side of Dallas. When the assassination of the President occurred, people were at work, at school or, for the most part, somewhere other than in front of their television set. That was denitely not the case when Lee Harvey Oswald was lead from his holding cell to a waiting van on November 24, 1963. The hundreds present were joined by countless millions who were glued to their TVs waiting for a glimpse of the assassin. Just as he came into view, a gure stepped forward, killing Oswald and changing the course of modern history. The Presidents assassin was ofcially pronounced dead a mere 48 hours and 7 minutes after his victims death. And this time, unlike the JFK assassination, one needed not ask where were you when you heard the news? The odds were good that you witnessed it live, in the comfort of your own home! That single explosive ash from Jack Rubys revolver ended a life but started debates that very much continue to this day, nearly a half-century later. Was Ruby a patriotic Kennedy fan gone berserk after the brutal slaying of his President? Or was he a hired gun chosen to silence a killer who might, under what was certain to be unrelenting pressure from law enforcement, have been capable of revealing a despicable, orchestrated conspiracy plot? It remains uncertain is whether or not the above question will ever be answered. What is certain is that two guns changed the world as we know it. The rst of these, of course, is the Carcano rie used to kill the President. This infamous weapon is, and forever will remain, in the United States National Archives. The second gun is the .38 caliber Colt Cobra revolver, serial number 2744 LW pictured here, that Jack Ruby used to kill Lee Harvey Oswald. It is this gun that millions saw at that fateful televised moment. It is this gun that provided for many their rst view of what the killing of a human being actually looked like. In contrast to its relatively small size, this simple rearm played an unquestionably large role in the shaping of our nations history. In 1991, this gun was the subject of an enormously high-prole auction. The consignor was Earl Ruby, Jack Rubys brother and executor of Jack Rubys estate. It was at that time that the gun entered the Pugliese Collection, where it has remained ever since. On occasion, it has been displayed. At such times, the reactions have universally been ones of awe. The Colt Cobra bears the many different markings that make it historically unique. On its right side, on the barrel, is the stamp of the manufacturer Colt Mfg. Co., Hartford, CT U.S.A., and on the body, hand inscribed, is the District Attorneys evidence number L-79237 FRR H. On the left side of the gun, the barrel is marked COBRA, .38 Special CTG. It is the left side of the gun body that has a wealth of markings from the various gures involved in the investigation. Scratched into the body of the gun is MJ (Homicide Detective Marvin Johnson) and LM 12/30/63 (Detective L.D. Montgomery who was standing behind Oswald at the moment he was shot, and the date of the ballistics test). In front of the trigger is hand inscribed JWF (Dallas Police Captain J.W. Will Fritz). On the back of the gun handle is hand inscribed LCG 11 24 63 (Ofcer L.C. Graves, who took the gun from Jack Ruby). Hand inscribed on the gun butt is 7992 DAY (Crime Lab Lt. Carl Day and the crime lab number, and GD). The guns serial number, 2744-L, is visible on the cylinder arm when the cylinder is open. On the cylinder itself is an arrow pointing out the one chamber that the bullet red at Oswald came from. There are in addition two more manufacturers marks: 2744-LW with 3 below, and a solitary K indicating quality control. The gun is accompanied by: Afdavit of Authenticity, dated January 22, 1992, signed by Earl Ruby . The Reader Should understand that there is considerble additional documentation, not herein listed, that accompanies this historic gun. $2,000,0003,000,000.

525-530 525. BULLET ShOT FrOM JACK RUBY GUN ON 30Th ANNIVErSArY

Numbered 1/100, bullet shot from The Most Famous Gun In The World on November 24, 1993 being the 30th Anniversary of the shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald. $500-700

526. BULLET ShOT FrOM JACK RUBY GUN ON 30Th ANNIVErSArY

Numbered 2/100, bullet shot from The Most Famous Gun In The World on November 24, 1993 being the 30th Anniversary of the shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald. $500-700

527. BULLET ShOT FrOM JACK RUBY GUN ON 30Th ANNIVErSArY

Numbered 3/100, bullet shot from The Most Famous Gun In The World on November 24, 1993 being the 30th Anniversary of the shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald. $500-700

528. BULLET ShOT FrOM JACK RUBY GUN ON 30Th ANNIVErSArY

Numbered 4/100, bullet shot from The Most Famous Gun In The World on November 24, 1993 being the 30th Anniversary of the shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald. $500-700

529. BULLET ShOT FrOM JACK RUBY GUN ON 30Th ANNIVErSArY

Numbered 5/100, bullet shot from The Most Famous Gun In The World on November 24, 1993 being the 30th Anniversary of the shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald. $500-700

530. BULLET ShOT FrOM JACK RUBY GUN ON 30Th ANNIVErSArY

Numbered 6/100, bullet shot from The Most Famous Gun In The World on November 24, 1993 being the 30th Anniversary of the shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald. $500-700

516. JACK RUBY PLAQUE

Commemorative Jack Ruby plaque which includes an engraved bullet red from the Ruby gun, a photo of the gun with its evidence tag, and a copy of the Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph of Ruby killing oswald signed by Earl Ruby (Jacks brother) and two of the police ofcers (L.C. Graves and Jim Lavelle). $300-500

537. JACK RUBY DrIVErS LICENSE

Texas drivers license belonging to Earl Ruby. Expiration date: 4-26-58. Boldly signed in ink, Jack Ruby. Ruby is listed as a white male with brown hair, brown eyes, height of 5 9, weighing 170 lbs. Together with an ofcial duplicate original (photocopy) of title to a 1949 Oldsmobile Convertible Coupe owned by his club, the Silver Spur by Jack L. Ruby. Two items. License: 2 1/2 x 2 1/4 $1,000-1,500

536. GUN BELONgINg TO DALLAS POLICEMAN

.38 Colt Army Special with 3 1/2 barrel and pearl grips owned by Capt. Will Fritz. the Dallas PD Captain who was in charge of the investigations of the JFK Assassination and the Lee Harvey Oswald murder by Jack Ruby. Engraved on back strap Capt. Will Fritz. $10,000-15,000

598. J. EDgAr HOOVEr RAID BADgE

J. Edgar Hoovers original F.B.I. Raid Badge #1. In the mid-1930s, the name F.B.I. came into use (established in 1908, the organization was previously known as simply the Bureau of Investigation. Accompanied by Afdavit of Authenticity. 3 7/8 H x 3 W $50,000-60,000

599. J. EDgAr HOOVEr REVOLVEr

.38 Chiefs Special belonging to J. Edgar Hoover. Accompanied by chronological history of Smith & Wesson. Serial No. 24325 engraved J. Edgar Hoover in original factory box. Letter of authenticity from Smith & Wesson signed by Dennis B. Lee, Director, international and government liason and letter of history from Smith & Wessons historian, Roy G. Jinks. This gun was given to J. Edgar Hoover by Smith & Wesson, it was later given to Clyde Tolson who gave it to Dr. Mohr, the son of the third FBI man in charge. $50,000-60,000

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.32 Colt Pocket Positive belonging to J. Edgar Hoover. Givin to him be the Colts Manufacturing Company, Hoover used this gun for most of his career. 2-inch barrel. Serial No. 157299. The backstrap is engraved J. Edgar Hoover. Pearl handles. In original factory box with authentication. Also included are six bullets belonging to Hoovers .32 Colt Pocket Positive. $75,000-85,000

J. EDgAr HOOVEr .32 COLT

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Six bullets belonging J. Edgar Hoover for his .32 Colt Pocket Positive kept in his desk drawer for most of his career. $1,000-1,500

J. EDgAr HOOVEr BULLETS

661. ELVIS PrESLEY WINChESTEr

Pump-Action Rie Winchester owned by Elvis Presley. A 12-20 gauge pump-action rie having a 2 3/4 inch chamber, dark brown wood grip and bearing the serial number 1069733. With decorative carrying case. Together with a COA from the Elvis Presley Museum. 44 1/2 $3,000-5,000

662. ELVIS PrESLEY PErCUSSION RIfLE

Old style Spanish percussion rie owned by Elvis Presley. Decorative brass wood with studs, stock and a intlock resembling a musket. Together with a photograph of the gun displayed at Elvis Beverly Hills home on Hillcrest Drive.Together with a COA from the the Elvis Presley Museum. 36 $3,000-5,000

663. ELVIS PrESLEY REMINgTON RIfLE

Remington Speedmaster rie owned by Elvis Presley. Remington .22 caliber Speedmaster rie, model 532, with wood grip and bearing the serial number 1863526. $3,000-5,000

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664. ELVIS PrESLEY SMITh & WESSON REVOVLEr

Smith & Wesson Model 36 Double Action Revolver belonging to Elvis Presley. Serial no. J143733, .38 caliber, 2 inch barrel. Blued nish. Competition oak grips. Presley gave this revolver to his friend Billy Smith. Together with a letter of authenticity from the Elvis Presley Museum. Holster not included. Condition excellent. $8,000-12,000

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704. ROBErT STACK UNTOUChABLES TV REVOLVEr

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Robert Stacks revolver from The Untouchables (ABC-TV, 195963). Smooth-handled double-action Colt .38 Police Special, rendered non-ring for use on the set. The prop exhibits some etching to the frame and barrel, as well as some minor surface oxidation due to its age. Carried by Stack in the role of Eliot Ness. Originally acquired from Ellis Props and Graphics of Hollywood, CA. $3,0005,000

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One prop Browning .30 caliber machine gun from James Bonds Aston Martin DB5, which was retractible and mounted behind the front lights. $100-1,500

JAMES BOND DB5 PrOp MAChINE GUN

71A. JAMES BOND DB5 PrOp MAChINE GUN

One prop Browning .30 caliber machine gun from James Bonds Aston Martin DB5, which was retractible and mounted behind the front lights $100-1,500

119. TOM CrUISE LAST SAMUrAI GUN

Tom Cruises revolver from The Last Samurai (Warner Bros., 2003). Resin and rubber pistol painted to resemble blued steel. Modeled after the 1851 Navy revolver with Richardson cartridge conversion. Carried by Cruise in the role of Nathan Algren $2,000-3,000

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123. COSTNEr GUN FrOM ThE UNTOUChABLES

Kevin Costners gun from The Untouchables (Paramount, 1987). Colt .38 Special revolver, rendered non-ring. The barrel is stamped Ofcial Police 38 Special Ctg. Used by Costner, in the role of Eliot Ness, when he chases Frank Nitti. Originally acquired from Ellis Props of Hollywood. $4,000-6,000

124. COSTNEr PISTOL FrOM ThE UNTOUChABLES

Kevin Costners revolver from The Untouchables (Paramount, 1987) Modeled on the Colt .357 magnum snub-nose revolver with ve faux shells. Used by Costner, in the role of Eliot Ness, in the station scene with Andy Garcia. The trigger does not release the hammer, and the thumb grip on the back of the hammer has broken off. Together with a COA from Ellis Props and Graphics of Hollywood. $1,000-1,500

149. DANCES WITh WOLVES PrOp RIfLE

A lever-action repeating rie with a wooden stock, ladder sight, and working trigger and lever action. In excellent condition with almost no wear, and measures 43 in length. Together with a LOA from the L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co. (formerly Hollywood Prop Supply). $4,000-6,000

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150. CLINT EASTWOOD UNfOrgIVEN REVOLVEr

Revolver used by Clint Eastwood in Unforgiven (Warner Bros., 1992). Foam prop revolver made by Replica Arms. 9 barrel, with matching serial numbers and cylinder scene. In the fashion of a Colt Dragoon. In ne condition. Together with a COA from the collector Scott Dunkel. $2,500-3,500

226. TOM HANKS RIfLE FrOM SAVINg PrIVATE RYAN

Tom Hanks rie from Saving Private Ryan (Dreamworks, 1998). A prop replica Thompson M1.45 ACP rie, model number 228988. Used by Hanks in the role of Captain John Miller. 32. Together with a reproduction of a related color still (8 x 10) and a letter or provenance. The movie won ve Academy Awards, including Best Director for Stephen Spielberg. $500-8,000

227. FOrrEST GUMp RIfLE USED BY TOM HANKS

Tom Hanks assault rie from Forrest Gump (Paramount, 1994) A prop Colt AR-15 with a working action and slide, with removable clip housing a number of individual brass shells blanks. Used by Hanks in the title role in various patrol and battle scenes. Acquired from Ellis Props & Graphics of Hollywood. 38 $2,000-3,000

185. MOB PISTOL FrOM ThE GODfAThEr

Luca Brasis pistol from The Godfather (Paramount, 1972) Modeled on the Colt .357 magnum snub-nose revolver, with working trigger and hammer. Carried by Lenny Montana in the role of Luca Brasi. On screen when he prepares for the meeting with Sollozzo. Shortly after the fateful meeting, Sonny Corleone receives word that Luca Brasi sleeps with the shes. Originally acquired from Ellis Props & Graphics of Hollywood. $1,500-2,000

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Handgun from The Godfather. (Paramount, 1972). Prop .38 Special snub-nosed revolver rendered non-ring. Carried (and dropped) by John Cazale, in the role of Fredo, when Don Corleone (Marlon Brando) is shot in Little Italy. Originally acquired from Ellis Props $6,000-10,000

FrEDOS GODfAThEr GUN

James Caans revolver from The Godfather (Paramount, 1972) Prop Lawman MK III snubnose revolver, renedered non-ring. Used by Caan in the role of Sonny Corleone. On screen when he takes it out of the drawer and places it in his waistband before answering the door. Acquired from Ellis Props & Graphics of Hollywood. $1,500-2,000

189. JAMES CAAN REVOLVEr FrOM ThE GODfAThEr

267. MAgNIfICENT SEVEN ShOTgUN

Double-barreled shotgun used in the lm. In good condition with considerable rusting and a small chunk missing from the wood stock. With COA. 46.5 $1,000-2,000

268. STEVE MCQUEEN ShOTgUN FrOM ThE MAgNIfICENT SEVEN

Steve McQueens shotgun from The Magnicent Seven (UA, 1960). A double-barreled sawed-off shotgun, rendered non-ring, is constructed with a wooden stock and steel barrels, with latch that allows the barrel to be cocked back to accept shells. Engraved Acme Arms on the side plate near the hammers. McQueen, in the role of Vin, can been seen holding the gun in the hearst scene. Originally acquired form Ellis Props and Graphics of Hollywood. 36.5 $15,000-25,000

323. PATrIOT MUSKET

Musket from The Patriot (Columbia, 2000). Made of wood and steel with a working trigger/ intlock mechanism and detachable bayonet. In excellent condition with almost no wear. With a LOA from the L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co. 72 $1,500-2,500

217. GhOSTS Of MISSISSIppI PrOp RIfLE

Rie from Ghosts of Mississippi (Columbia, 1996). Made of molded rubber and painted to look like the 1917 bolt-action Eddystone Sporter hunting rie that killed Medgar Evers. Minor damage to the barrel tip from production use. 47 Together with a letter of authenticity from Ellis Props.

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Jon Voights gun from Mission Impossible (Paramount, 1996) Custom made gadget gun. It took the UKs leading armorers more than three months to make. Each moving piece was specially designed to be easily taken apart and resemble radio components. Used by Voight, in the role of Jim Phelps, at the end of the lm. $5,000-8,000

JON VOIghT MISSION IMpOSSIBLE GUN

276. TOM CrUISE PrOp GUN FrOM MISSION IMpOSSIBLE II

Gun from Mission Impossible II (Paramount, 2000). Made of black rubber. Carried by Tom Cruise in the role of Ethan Hunt. Together with a letter of provenance. $1,000-1,500 $1,000-1,500

331A. 1991 ROBIN HOOD CrOSSBOW

Medieval-style crossbow from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (Warner Bros., 1991). Under lever action; made of wood and metal, partly covered in strips of hide (36). $250-400

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368. KUrT RUSSELL TOMBSTONE PISTOL

Kurt Russells replica Schoeld pistol from Tombstone (Cinergi, 1993). Used by Russell in the role of Wyatt Earp. $200-300

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Kurt Russells replica Winchester rie from Tombstone (Cinergi, 1993). Used by Russell in the role of Wyatt Earp. $200-300

KUrT RUSSELL TOMBSTONE RIfLE

369. TOMBSTONE PISTOL

Non-ring peacemaker pistol used by Kurt Russell in Tombstone (Cinergi, 1993). PLEASE NOTE: Badge shown in photo is not included in lot. Badge is available as lot 369A. $200-300

446. ChArLTON HESTON RIfLE FrOM PLANET Of ThE ApES

The rie stock comprises two custom-shaped wooden shells that originally encased a working World War II M1 carbine, painted black with a black leather strap secured by front and rear metal clasps. Inside of each half is written the number 12. This is possibly the only extant hero rie from Planet of the Apes (TCF, 1968). The internal M1 Carbine receiver, barrel and trigger have been cast in black ABS plastic from an original weapon to complete the presentation. 34 $12,000-15,000

465. YOUNg GUNS PrOp RIfLE

Rie from Young Guns (TCF, 1988). Replica Winchester rie. Used by Emilio Estevez in the role of Billy the Kid. Together with a COA.

357. RArE EMErALD CITY MUSKET

Prop musket used by an Emerald City Palace guard in the Wizard of Oz (MGM, 1939). 68 in. wood and metal musket with trumpet-like muzzle. This may be the only original and complete Oz musket extant. $7,000-10,000

341. Machine Gun From Scarface UZI from Scarface (Universal, 1983). UZI 9mm submachine gun with removable clip and plugged barrel; nonfiring. Used by Pacino, in the role of Tony Montana, when the drug soldiers arrive at the mansion. Originally acquired from Ellis Props. 26 Charcoal sketch of Al Pacino included in lot. $10,000-15,000

343. Flash Gordon Movie Guns Four guns from Flash Gordon (EMI, 1980). All painted in black and gold, two with trigger switch mechanism. The largest is 36. Together with a letter of provenance. $700-900