$3,712
Smith & Wesson model 37 Airweight, # J376169, . 38 Special caliber, blued finish and checkered medallion grips. Revolver is in excellent condition overall, with slight finish wear at the muzzle and light surface rust on the hammer and trigger. Bore has light rust that should clean. The grips have slight surface wear, and the right grip panel is stained on the bottom leading edge, approximately 1/2" by 1/2", and is possibly ink. As a gun collector, Elvis simply enjoyed guns and felt that all of his men should have one. He achieved this by having all of the Memphis Mafia deputized. A copy of “Dr. Nick’s™ Memories of Elvis” DVD accompanies this lot. In it, Dr. Nick discusses this item and the other items owned by him in this sale. PROVENANCE From the Collection of Dr. Nick (George Nichopoulos), personal physician to Elvis Presley. This firearm from the estate of Dr. George Nichopoulos must be registered in accordance with state and federal laws through Little John’s Auction Service, 1740 West La Veta, Orange, California, 92868. Registration forms must be completed at this location and the firearms picked up from this location. Buyer must provide a Handgun Safety Certificate or obtain one through Little John’s. Also, pick-up must be made at Little John’s Auction Service after the ten-day waiting period and within thirty (30) days after registration. In the event the pistols are purchased by an out-of-state buyer, all firearms must be shipped to an FFL dealer and registered in bu
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2009-06-26
