More than 170 Elvis artifacts to be auctioned at Graceland tonight

AP

...Other artifacts in Thursday's auction include:

PERSONAL HANDGUN

The gun was manufactured in West Germany in 1974 and has intricate nickel engravings on the barrel, trigger guard and portions of the grip. "Elvis" is engraved on the barrel, and one side of the wooden grip sports Elvis' emblem "TCB (Taking Care of Business)" and the lightning bolt. Estimate: $100,000-$125,000.

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"VIVA LAS VEGAS" JACKET

Presley wore the jacket during the popular dance scene with Ann-Margret in the 1964 MGM classic "Viva Las Vegas". Estimate: $30,000-$50,000.

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ELVIS SUIT

The 1962 dark, charcoal-colored suit was worn by Presley in the MGM movie "It Happened at the World's Fair." Estimate: $20,000-$30,000.

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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET GUITAR

The Million Dollar Quartet is named for the stars — Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis — who came together for just one night in an impromptu jam session at Sun Records on Dec. 4, 1956. The vintage Harmony Monterey guitar has the signatures of all four on the body. Estimate: $20,000-$30,000.

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PINKY RING

Presley gave the 15-diamond gold pinky ring to a member of his inner circle who started working with Presley after he returned from his military service and continued working with him until the early '70s. Estimate: $15,000-$20,000.

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OWL-SHAPED RING

Presley gave the 14-karat yellow gold owl ring to a fan after a concert in Lake Tahoe in May 1973. Estimate: $15,000-$20,000.

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ARMY SEWING KIT

Presley's U.S. Army issue sewing kit, accompanied by a black-and-white photograph that appears to depict a dress-uniform-clad Presley sewing his daily Army fatigues. Estimate: $3,000-$5,000.