Elvis Presley’s customized revolver bought for eye-watering six-figure sum

Elvis Presley’s prized Smith & Wesson revolver – gifted to the King of Rock throughout his remaining months – has reportedly bought for practically $200,000 (£158,000) after occurring public sale final weekend.

The customized double-action 53 mannequin was bought by means of the Rock Island Auction Company, and was initially anticipated to earn between $60,000 and $90,000 (£47,000 and £71,000).

However, a bidding struggle rose between Elvis followers and gun fanatics because the sums rapidly entered six digits and finally fetched $199,570 (£157,732).

Although the Jailhouse Rock singer was largely recognized for his sultry vocals and a scattering of Hollywood roles, he was additionally an avid firearm collector and his notorious Memphis home even featured a capturing rage.

During the final years of his life earlier than his tragic loss of life on the age of 42, the musician saved a gun with him throughout live shows in line with the Daily Mail.

The public sale home famous that the Blue Suede Shoes singer had roughly 37 firearms, together with the customized revolver, in addition to a machine gun in his assortment on the time of his loss of life.

The revolver was specifically engraved by a grasp engraver on the Smith & Wesson firm in 1976, Russell J. Smith, and was crafted as a particular bi-centennial commemorative piece particularly to be gifted to the entertainer.

The customized firearm options intricate detailed carvings throughout the metallic physique in addition to an engraving of a bald eagle carrying the American flag and a golden liberty bell slightly below the hammer.

The public sale firm has additionally beforehand bought different gadgets from Elvis’ firearms assortment, most notably auctioning his Colt Python revolver for $172,500 (£136,337) in 2017.

Much just like the Colt Python firearm, Elvis’ revolver featured golden inlay and bands strung throughout the barrel and cylinder.

The grasp engraver was additionally recognized for his meticulous note-keeping, which for Elvis’ customized revolver revealed that authentic plans for the gun featured the musician’s signature engraved into the metallic too.

Tragically, the Hound Dog singer died in August 1977 simply 9 months after receiving the one-of-a-kind revolver.