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Bang! John Dillinger's pistol hits the block
By Ben Rooney, CNNMoney.com staff writer
July 07, 2009: 11:27 AM EDT
Legendary bank robber John Dillinger is becoming even more notorious thanks to Johnny Depp, who portrays him in the new movie "Public Enemies." That resurgence in Dillinger's public profile could mean tidy profits for a pair of gun owners later this month.
Dillinger's derringer, a miniature pistol that was found in the outlaw's sock when he was arrested in 1934, is going up for auction on July 25 and is expected to fetch $45,000.
Meanwhile, the gun that felled Dillinger, one of America's most notorious criminals, could bring in $12,000 when it goes on the block on July 22 - the 75th anniversary of Dillinger's death.
Dillinger became famous during the Depression for his brazen bank robberies and his knack for avoiding capture. His life and criminal career are now the subject of "Public Enemies," which star Depp and Marion Cotillard, and grossed more than $25 million at the box office when it was released last week.
The Remington .41 Rimfire "double derringer" was taken from Dillinger when he and members of his gang were arrested in Tucson, Ariz., in 1934, according to a description posted on the Web site of Heritage Auction Galleries, which is offering the pistol.
After his arrest in Arizona, Dillinger was flown to Indiana to face trial for murder. But he managed to escape by carving a pistol out of wood. It was the second time that Dillinger escaped from prison, but his freedom was short-lived.
Five weeks later, on July 22, 1934, Dillinger was gunned down in Chicago by federal agents, including Capt. Timothy O'Neil of the East Chicago Police Department.
O'Neil's gun, which fired two of the shots that killed Dillinger, is being auctioned by Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. The .38 Colt Army Special is estimated to garner bids between $8,000 and $12,000. The auction ends July 24.
By Ben Rooney, CNNMoney.com staff writer
July 07, 2009: 11:27 AM EDT
Legendary bank robber John Dillinger is becoming even more notorious thanks to Johnny Depp, who portrays him in the new movie "Public Enemies." That resurgence in Dillinger's public profile could mean tidy profits for a pair of gun owners later this month.
Dillinger's derringer, a miniature pistol that was found in the outlaw's sock when he was arrested in 1934, is going up for auction on July 25 and is expected to fetch $45,000.
Meanwhile, the gun that felled Dillinger, one of America's most notorious criminals, could bring in $12,000 when it goes on the block on July 22 - the 75th anniversary of Dillinger's death.
Dillinger became famous during the Depression for his brazen bank robberies and his knack for avoiding capture. His life and criminal career are now the subject of "Public Enemies," which star Depp and Marion Cotillard, and grossed more than $25 million at the box office when it was released last week.
The Remington .41 Rimfire "double derringer" was taken from Dillinger when he and members of his gang were arrested in Tucson, Ariz., in 1934, according to a description posted on the Web site of Heritage Auction Galleries, which is offering the pistol.
After his arrest in Arizona, Dillinger was flown to Indiana to face trial for murder. But he managed to escape by carving a pistol out of wood. It was the second time that Dillinger escaped from prison, but his freedom was short-lived.
Five weeks later, on July 22, 1934, Dillinger was gunned down in Chicago by federal agents, including Capt. Timothy O'Neil of the East Chicago Police Department.
O'Neil's gun, which fired two of the shots that killed Dillinger, is being auctioned by Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. The .38 Colt Army Special is estimated to garner bids between $8,000 and $12,000. The auction ends July 24.
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