The Untold Story of the Manhunt for Billy the Kid
Discover the amazing story, told for the very first time, of Frank Stewart and the chase-and-capture of the infamous Billy the Kid. Fully documented and filled with details of the manhunt, historians Kurt House and Roy B. Young recount the details of the chase with interesting facts and sidenotes, from the early moments of the […]
Photo of Laney Thomas Cathey and his badge
Photo of Laney Thomas Cathey and his badge, paired with Colt SAA Cathey .44 and it’s1870-holster. $9500 for the total package, his 7 ½” nickel .44-40 Colt and holster. From the grandson with affidavit. Paired with the Colt SAA Cathey .44 that can be viewed HEREand its 1870 Holster can be viewed HERE
Fantastic carved steer head pearl grips for Colt Single Action
Fantastic carved steer head pearl grips for Colt Single Action, early style, small chip at toe of left side, circa 1890. $3995
Razor attributed to W. H. Antrim
Razor attributed to W. H. Antrim, the father of Billy the Kid, with provenance letter from Albuquerque, N. M. antique store, discovered about 1995, with affidavit from previous owner, horn handle is crudely scratched “W.H. Antrim”, in mangled original steel case. $2500
Bottle opener, humorous “Four Eyes” drunken character
Bottle opener, humorous “Four Eyes” drunken character, circa 1890, there is a series of characters made in this style, $200.
Rampant Colt bronze by Barry Hands
Rampant Colt bronze by Barry Hands, popular sculptor, symbol of the Colt Collectors Association, signed & numbered as shown. $2400
Stetson Open Road Hat
Stetson Open Road hat, 7″ size, 4X, lining intact, good label, overall above average condition, some small un-noticeable stains, no moth damage, $100
Pecard Leather Dressing
Pecard leather dressing, the best conditioner for all antique leather, absolutely guaranteed to preserve and NOT CHANGE THE COLOR of original old items. We cannot say enough good about this product, they have been in business since 1902 and we have been using it successfully for over 30 years, comes with directions, we recommend highly, […]
Bowie knife
Bowie knife, clip point reproduction, massive, unmarked, wooden scales handle, with original good looking antique type hair on hide buckstitched sheath, brass guard, $450
Bull Head Perfume Sprayer
Bull head perfume sprayer, by Continental Novelty Co., mfr’s, Buffalo, NY., cast iron, orignal condition with some copper flashing still present, it WORKS, original interior parts! Old marquee on uper has been replaced with mirror. This very rare Old West item usually hung in brothels or barber shops for that refreshing smell out on the […]
John Sexton & Co. 25 lb. tin, “Teas, Coffees & Spices”
John Sexton & Co. 25 lb. tin, “Teas, Coffees & Spices”, approximately 16-18″ square, 18″ high, above average condition with some chipping of paint as is typical with this sort of item, $300
Pastime Tobacco Tin
Pastime tobacco tin, by John Finzer & Bros., Louisville, KY. approximately 18″ X 12″, nice original red paint, great duck or woodcock wingshooting scene with dog on top, triple lock on lid all original, interior steeplechase scene beautiful, some nicks & bruises, original blue federal stamp, $750
101 Ranch Hat
101 Ranch Hat from the world famous ranch in Oklahoma, this size 7 hat with its original box. As you can see from the 3 photos, the hat is like new, but the box is damaged, collapsed, but all there. The hat is sort of a grey-brown; lining and all is in good shape. $400
Original photo of Cherokee Bill
Original photo of Cherokee Bill, probably J. Marvin Hunter reprint circa 1930, image 9 1/2 X 13″, frame 15 X 12″ matches above photo of The Buck Gang. Caption reads: “Cherokee Bill, hung at Fort Smith, Ark. in 1898, charged with the murder of six men. In blood he was part Sioux Indian, part Cherokee […]
Original photo, the Rufus Buck Gang
Probably J. Marvin Hunter reprint circa 1930, image 9 1/2 X 13″, frame 15″ X 12″, with caption “All Hung at Ft. Smith, Ark., July 1st 1896”. Scarce photo Price $400
Sheriff Nathan Kinnard
Custer County, OK, town of Thomas, about 1903. This appears to be a photograph made to look like a painting, 14 X 18″ rare, showing badge and he is really proud of his new pistol, not an “old fashioned revolver”, but the newest thing, the Colt automatic Model 1902! Price $600 rare
Texas Rangers Glenn Beard
Texas Rangers Glenn Beard (right) and _____, Expensively matted & framed 16 X 13″, magnificent photo showing boots, hats, gunbelts, holsters, Winchester 1895 carbines, Colt SAAs, cartridge belts, believed to be about 1910 near Corpus Christi, Texas, Price $300
Texas Ranger Frank Schmidt
Texas Ranger Frank Schmidt Co. D, Rio Grande City, TX, same as Walter Durbin photo, 11-10-88, actual photo reprint, frame size 17 X 21″, Schmidt had a sad story after being wounded in Jaybird-Woodpecker Feud in Richmond, Texas in 1889, Price $300
Texas Ranger Walter Durbin, photocopy framed
Texas Ranger Walter Durbin, photocopy framed 15 1/2 X 12 1/2″ from the Buckhorn Saloon Gunfighter Exhibit, 2002 Price $100
Texas Rangers Company D. Framed Photocopy
Texas Rangers Company D, Realitos, Texas, framed photocopy Lists the Rangers who presented Capt. Jones with the famous “Realitos Company Watch” which I previously sold, shown in photo. Rangers in the company at the time were; Jim King, Bass Outlaw, Riley Barton, Charles Fusselman, Tink Durbin, Ernest Rogers, Charles Barton, Walter Jones, Bob Bell, Cal […]
Photos of L. R. Huffman collection
The best collection known, museum-worthy, over 1000 items, many never before seen, includes Huffman’s personal items, e.g. camera, pens, paints, tinting devices, etc. P.O.R.
Charles Hummel Photo
Charles Hummel, sitting 3rd from right in ca. 1890 photo of Germans in “The Deer Horn Saloon” in San Antonio, TX, framed 16 1/2 X 12″. Hummel’s gun store was a supplier to many key players in Texas history, 1850-1900. Photo on canvas stretcher, $150 or both Hummel photos for $200.
Charles Hummel & Sons Gun Store Photo
Charles Hummel & Sons gun store, photo on canvas stretcher 14 X 10 1/2″, famous source of arms in Texas during the turbulent period (Ben Thompson testimony he bought cartridges there to kill Jack Harris, etc.), located at 270 West Commerce Street (70 Commerce St. in 1877), San Antonio, Texas. Hummel was well known Colt […]
Rare Poster
31″ X 24″ of the landmark gunfighter exhibition at the Buckhorn Saloon & Museum, San Antonio, Texas, October 2002 through July 2007, part of this exhibit is now on display at the National Firearms Museum in Fairfax, VA. This is the last one for sale, one of only four made, a little tattered, corners bent, […]
Delta Wood Lathe
12″, Model 46-5419, Variable Speed, about 1986 vintage, only used 3 times, 2 sets of 4 tools, other accessories, cost $3500, Price $2000
Antique Ammunition
Top left down to bottom right: b. Winchester Blue/Yellow box for .25 Stevens, cartridges remaining, end label missing, $100 d. Colt Military .45 long Colt caliber, 20 cartridges, dated “For 1909 Model”, $50 f. Winchester green label, .44RF for Model 1866 Winchester, “Stetson’s Patent”, 22 mixed cartridges, $3500 i. Winchester label, rare .44 CF for […]
Colt SAA grips and Target Balls
Currently have 2 pair hard rubber grips, 1 pair ivorine style, 1 pair of carved steerhead pearl, and 3 target balls as used in old Wild West shows. Hard rubber (no eagle) grips are very fine repros by the best curent maker $100 each, 1 pair Franzite $50, steerhead pearl $1750 no chips, 2 amber […]
Texas Ranger Photo
B & W, 8 X 10″ showing temporary Headquarters of Company B in Dallas, Texas at the 1936 Texas Centennial State Fair. Photo reveals log cabin construction and other artifacts, and 2 un-identified Texas Rangers, I also have the gold leaf double-dial style mantle clock with Texas Ranger 5 pointed star from this office. Letter […]
Boot Jack
Historical wooden pine belonged to Texas Ranger Captain June Peak, the ranger responsible for catching the Bass gang at Salt Creek where Seaborn Barnes was killed in the late 1870’s. 100% authentic with papers of provenance to legendary Texas Ranger author Robert Stephens who obtained it from Peak’s daughter in the 60’s or 70’s. Hand […]
Straw Cowboy Hat
Guatemalan palm leaf, the current rage in south Texas, size 7 1/4″, Sunbody Hats, 5″ brim, 6″ crown custom creased with handmade authentic studded leather hat band, worn but almost new, Price $195
Bowie Knife
Bowie Knife Western Knife Co. with * S mark, walrus ivory handle, 6 3/4” spear point blade, 10” overall in later scabbard, nickel silver guard, Price $1,000
Ketelson & Degetau
Ketelson & Degetau, El Paso, TX cancelled check for $500 in Spanish, as this one is from the Juarez branch, the other branches being El Paso and Chihuahua City. Ketelson & Degetau were Colt dealers, having received the Colt(s) that were sold to John Wesley Hardin and many other colorful characters in El Paso during […]
Texas Centennial Hat
Texas Centennial Hat Made for the 1936 Texas Centennial, brownish gray color, Great condition (unlike usual), hatband intact, from a 96 year old Arizona man who attended (have provenance), size 7 1/8″, original tag inside, $600