Al Capone’s Colt 1911 .45-caliber pistol was so special that he named it “sweetheart”, because it saved his life so many times. Now, the weapon will be showcased to the public for the first ...

One of their most treasured hand-me-downs was Capone’s favorite weapon, a Colt 1911 .45-caliber pistol that was popular ...

a Colt 1911 .45-caliber pistol that was popular during World War I. “He called her — we refer to it as a her — his sweetheart,” Pette said. In family lore, the pistol has taken on its own ...

Now on display are one-of-a-kind artifacts each providing a glimpse into Capone’s personal and public life, including his Colt 1911 .45-caliber semiautomatic pistol — nicknamed “Sweetheart ...

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