The pistol bears serial #L97255 and retains most of the original blue on screws, hammer, and trigger, the balance with the original blue gray matte finish mixing with gray patina. The hammer exhibits the late, circa 1930, detail of being grooved rather than knurled. The pistol is being offered by Heritage Auction Galleries.
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~Dillinger's Pistol Up For Auction~
John Dillinger's Pistol goes up for auction after Johnny's new movie about his life, 'Public Enemies,' brings in millions at the box office. Dillinger's derringer, a miniature pistol was found in the his sock when he was arrested in Tuscan Arizona 1934, the pistol which goes up for auction on July 25 and is expected to fetch $45,000.
