Elvis Presleys Engraved S&W Model 53 Going Up For Auction

[Zappa]

Elvis Presley’s beloved revolver up for auction to commemorate the anniversary of his death

To commemorate the Aug. 16 death of Elvis Presley, a revolver that once belonged to him is going up for auction.

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A model 53 is chambered in .22 Remington Jet, but the engraving on the barrel reads "22 Magnum".

 

[greencobra]

was that his duty sidearm when he was with the DEA?

 

[Picton]

Hmm.

Not a fan.

 

[Coda]

Does the auction for the revolver include one of the TV's that Elvis shot up???

PHOTO OF THE DAY. Elvis Presley shot the TV set in his suite in the International Hotel In Las Vegas because he was irritated by singer Robert Goulet’s performance on the Mike Douglas Show (1974).

 

[shootymacshootface]

I'm still holding out for Gaddafi's Hi Power.

 

[tuna]

Nope, that's just ugly.

 

[Mesatchornug]

Hmm.

Not a fan.

Right. Not to my taste, but believably his. Like, if I were the Elvis who wears white jumpsuits, I might also drink whisky while shooting TVs with that revolver.

 

[Rockrivr1]

Estimated $60-$90K for that hot mess. No thanks.....

 

[Agnotology]

For that kind of money, I'd rather own an H&H, and I don't even shoot trap.

 

[Artifact]

That’s sexy

 

[namedpipes]

Will he be 45 and 47 next year, or does he keep the 45 nom de term?

 

[Zappa]

I found some interesting info about the model 53.
The one above clearly shows a second cylinder, which is likely for .22LR.
The gun has two firing pins, one for centerfire and the other for rimfire, with a switch on the hammer to select which pin to strike, like the T/C Contender.

In retrospect: the .22 Jet Model 53

This is an advance look at a yet-unpublished article. As always, comments welcome. John ------------------------------------------------------------------ This unusual revolver from Smith & Wesson

smith-wessonforum.com

 

[Maxrobot]

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Will he be 45 and 47 next year, or does he keep the 45 nom de term?

 

[Picton]

Will he be 45 and 47 next year, or does he keep the 45 nom de term?

He'd be the 45th and 47th. That's the precedent set by Grover Cleveland.

 

[MaverickNH]

He'd be the 45th and 47th. That's the precedent set by Grover Cleveland.

We could take the average 45+47/2=46 and just forget what’s-his-name altogethe.

 

[Picton]

We could take the average 45+47/2=46 and just forget what’s-his-name altogethe.

Who?

 

[MAGA99]

We could take the average 45+47/2=46 and just forget what’s-his-name altogethe.

Or we could invent a new caliber, .47. It’d be kinda like 45, only better!!

 

[tuna]

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Will he be 45 and 47 next year, or does he keep the 45 nom de term?

I've been watching Narcos on Netfix, I'd carry this. At least it's a .45 and a 1911 - I can overlook the gaudiness.

 

[Zappa]

Estimated $60-$90K for that hot mess. No thanks.....

Update:

Rock Island Auction Company said the “flashy” engraved Smith & Wesson Model 53 sold for $199,750 during its three-day premier auction held Aug. 25-27, 2023