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The gun George Zimmerman used to kill Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teen, has reportedly been sold for $120,000 at a private auction.
Orlando CBS affiliate WKMG and TMZ reported the final sale price on Wednesday. Another bid had come in higher, but according to online marketplace United Gun Group, bidder "John Smith" was not a legitimate buyer.
Zimmerman, who was acquitted of criminal charges in the 2012 death of Martin, first attempted to sell the Kel-Tec PF9 9mm handgun last week. The auction was called off after the initial online marketplace, GunBroker.com, said they did not want any part of the publicity the sale was receiving. The gun was then relisted with United Gun Group, which called the sale off, then back on again amid a flood of fake accounts and bids.
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Bids started at $5,000. Zimmerman in his listing described the gun as an American "icon." He posted photos of the gun as it had been seen at his trial.
"I am honored and humbled to announce the sale of an American Firearm Icon. The firearm for sale is the firearm that was used to defend my life and end the brutal attack from Trayvon Martin on 2/26/2012."
United Gun Group said Wednesday the site had created two auctions for the gun — one real with pre-qualified bidders — and one fake to "troll the trolls." Zimmerman then verified the buyer's funds.
United Gun Group did not immediately disclose the final sale price. The site added they were now getting back to regular business.
"Its important to understand United Gun Group will always make all decisions solely based on the laws of the United States of America," the site said in a statement. "Having this stance ensures that every member is treated 100% equal regardless of personal opinions."
LINK: George Zimmerman Is Trying, Unsuccessfully, To Auction Gun Used To Kill Trayvon Martin
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