Rare Al Capone artifacts on display for first time at Vegas’ Mob Museum

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Kennedy Felton Lifestyle Correspondent/Producer

By Kennedy Felton (Lifestyle Correspondent/Producer), Kaleb Gillespie (Video Editor)

Al Capone, one of America’s most infamous mobsters, is taking center stage at The Mob Museum in Las Vegas. The new exhibit, “The First Public Enemy,” offers visitors a rare glimpse into the legendary gangster’s personal life.

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The exhibit highlights Capone’s personal Colt 1911 pistol, nicknamed “Sweetheart.” The .45-caliber firearm was with Capone during some of his most dangerous moments, and is now on display for true crime enthusiasts.

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The exhibit also features a 1929 silent home video filmed by Capone himself. The footage shows him relaxing poolside with fellow mobsters Lucky Luciano and Frank Costello, offering a unique look at his life outside the criminal spotlight.

Capone’s granddaughter, Diane Capone Pette, recently auctioned off some of his belongings, according to the Associated Press. She and her sisters wanted to ensure these items would not be lost to wildfires, or mishandled after their lifetimes.

Their goal is to preserve Capone’s legacy as they knew him — as a grandfather, not just a gangster.

The exhibit officially opens to the public on Wednesday, Jan. 15. As a bonus, guests will receive one complimentary cocktail with admission.

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[KENNEDY FELTON]

Al Capone – one of the most infamous mobsters in American history – is getting yet another posthumous moment in the spotlight at the Mob Museum in Las Vegas.

The exhibit – fittingly titled “The First Public Enemy” – offers a rare glimpse into Capone’s life. A highlight of the exhibit is Capone’s personal Colt 1911 pistol – nicknamed his Sweetheart. The .45 caliber firearm was by his side during some of the most dangerous moments of his life, and now it’s on display for all true crime enthusiasts to see.

The exhibit also features a rare home movie shot by Capone himself in 1929. It’s a silent film showing him relaxing poolside with fellow mobsters Lucky Luciano and Frank Costello.

Capone’s granddaughter – Diane Capone Pette – auctioned off some of his belongings in recent years. She and her sisters wanted to ensure these items wouldn’t be lost to wildfires in the area or mishandled after their lifetimes. Their goal is to preserve the memory of Capone as they knew him growing up.

The exhibit officially opens to the public Wednesday. And as a bonus, each guest will receive one complimentary cocktail with admission.