Al Capone's "Sweetheart" pistol, nearly sold for $885,000, raises questions about its appeal and value.

The puzzling allure of Al Capone's infamous "Sweetheart" pistol, nearly sold for $885,000, raises questions about its appeal and value. Although not as historically significant as muskets from the American Revolution, Colt .45s carried by Wyatt Earp, or dueling pistols of Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, the fascination with Capone's gun persists. The unidentified owner who pulled it from auction believes it should bring in even more today.