#3417 • Elvis Presley's Smith & Wesson .38 Special Handgun

Part of Archives of Hollywood & Music (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $32,000-$35,000 Elvis Presley's Smith & Wesson .38 Special Handgun W/Filed Hammer & Black Rubber Grip W/Notarized COA Signed by Charlie Hodge & LOA From EP Archives - This Smith & Wesson .38 Special handgun was personally owned by Elvis Presley. This revolver will be accompanied by a notarized certificate of authenticity dated March 21st, 1982 which documents the sale of the revolver to collector Mike Moon and is signed by Charlie Hodge and Ed Hill. The letter of authenticity states that the handgun has a black holster and that "the hammer was filed down for Elvis to carry concealed," along with the serial number for the gun. The revolver will also come with a second letter of authenticity from "EP Archives" of Las Vegas, Nevada, which states that Elvis purchased this particular gun in 1973 after being attacked by four men onstage at the Las Vegas Hilton on February 18th, 1973. The letter also states that "Elvis added the black grips and had the hammer filed down so that he could strap it to his right leg while onstage." If you would like more information regarding the provenance or authenticity of this piece, please email brigitte@gwsauctions.com. PLEASE NOTE: This piece will have to be shipped through a licensed FFL dealer. There is a processing fee of $150 that will be due to the dealer that ships the firearm to the receiving party.