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: “Historic collectable, Owners Proof edition of an original bullet shot from the ‘Most Famous Gun in the World.’ The Jack Ruby Colt .38 Special.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by photocopies of the cover of Sale No. 30, held by Herman Darvick Autograph Auctions in New York City on December 26, 1991, and the auction catalogue description of lot 36, the gun used by Jack Ruby to kill Lee Harvey Oswald. Beneath the description, Darvick has written, “Anthony V. Pugliese III was the buyer of lot 36, Sale No. 30, Herman Darvick Autograph Auctions, held in New York City on December 26, 1991. The gun was consigned by Earl Ruby”; as well as a certificate of authenticity from Anthony V. Pugliese, III, and a copy of a notarized statement from Earl Ruby. RR Auction COA.
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