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A recent auction of the Chicago gangster's mementos testifies to his enduring appeal—and the thorny nature of collecting items owned by criminals

More than 170 items once belonging to the infamous mob boss were sold at an auction in California last week, including his “favorite” pistol. It went for more than $1 million.

The auction brought in more than originally anticipated, but they were clearly low-balling. The personal guns of Al Capone was a big draw.

The collection, sold by his granddaughters, included personalized jewelry, photographs and furniture, and a tender letter written to his only child Sonny from Alcatraz Prison.

Al Capone’s “favorite” gun has been sold for more than $1 million.

A pistol believed to have been mobster Al Capone’s favorite sold for $860,000 at a...

Items for sale include photographs, firearms, jewelry and furniture belonging to gangster and his family

Auction of memorabilia belonging to the Chicago mobster's family has attracted nearly 1,000 bidders from every US state and 11 countries