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Lot #249
Jack Ruby

Bullet shot from ‘The Most Famous Gun in the World’

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Description

Bullet shot from ‘The Most Famous Gun in the World’

A bullet shot by the actual .38 caliber Colt Cobra revolver, Serial #2744 LW, used by Jack Ruby to shoot Lee Harvey Oswald on November 24, 1963, in the basement at Dallas Police Headquarters, along with its spent cartridge case. Bullet and casing are housed in a 6 x 6 wooden display case with a plaque which reads: “Limited Edition Historic Collectable, 467/5000, An original bullet shot from the ‘Most Famous Gun in the World.’ The ‘Jack Ruby’ Colt Cobra .38 Special.” In very fine condition, with the bullet and casing stamped with their corresponding numbers. Accompanied by a 1992 certificate of authenticity from Anthony V. Pugliese, III, a copy of a 1992 notarized statement from Earl Ruby, a copy of a Dallas Police Department inventory sheet which lists the gun and ammunition, and two photos of the revolver with its evidence tag. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #434 - Ended August 13, 2014