This was acquired as a gift, and neither I nor the gifter have an idea on what it really is our what it's worth. Any information would be much appreciated.
Nice looking mid-60's gold capped SMDV with a 55x inside. If sold on eBay with an open auction listing it would bring $450 - $625 depending on how many determined bidders wanted it.
Ulack is pretty close to price spot on. It is really going depend on the buy desire on the the auction day.
I think its actually all steel with a gold crown, just really poor lighting on the first photo. I agree with the price estimates regardless of the case composition.