Own a Piece of History

This pine box might not be as sexy as these Polish models the Captain covered previously, but it'll still cost you a pretty penny.

The original coffin of Lee Harvey Oswald -- the man who assassinated President John F. Kennedy -- is going under the hammer this month, auctioneers said Wednesday.

Los Angeles based dealers Nate D. Sanders Auctions will start the bidding for the gruesome souvenir at $1,000. But it is expected to go for much more at auction on Dec. 16.

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The auction house website added that the coffin was "accompanied by a letter of authenticity by Funeral Director Allen Baumgardner, who assisted at the original embalming of Lee Harvey Oswald and later purchased the Miller Funeral Home along with all of its property."

The auction also includes a blood-stained piece of the leather seat Kennedy was sitting on when he was killed.

[FOX News]