Was there racial separation in the Old West? Could a Black cowboy go into a Tombstone saloon? Jeffery S. King Washington, DC It’s difficult, if...
Saloons, Paniolos and Telegraphs
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Collecting the West
Colt Gallops Away with Big Money at Auctions
Morphy and Rock Island prove collectors still love the classic American firearms. Samuel Colt patented his first revolver in 1835,...
Best of the West 2022: Western Wear
Kick Up Your Heels! Western wear companies keep the West alive with their best boots, hats and clothing. Since John B. Stetson invented his...
Best of the West 2022: Art & Collectibles
It’s Not Just the Money; It’s the Story Auction houses and Western collectors enjoyed a banner year of selling and buying art, collectibles and...
“Christmas Dinner” with Charlie Russell
Highlights from The Russell Auction in Great Falls, Montana. As might be expected, the strongest sellers at the Russell Auction, held at the C.M....
Billy the Kid Still Dominates
Bonhams sets a record with the sale of Pat Garrett’s Colt used to kill the notorious outlaw. Outlaws and lawmen got away with the big money at...
A Treasure Trove of Artifacts
Brian Lebel's annual Old West Auction in Santa Fe gaveled out a weekend of surprises. The ancestors of today’s museums were "cabinets of...
Western Art Sells High in Arizona
The 2021 Scottsdale Art Auction exceeded all expectations. The annual Scottsdale Art Auction, held online on April 9 and 10, offered an...
Winchester Dominates at the Rock Island Auction
The annual Western firearms auction was a success for all. Rock Island Auction Company's February event was a "personal best" for the auction house....
Hollywood’s West of the Imagination
Brian Lebel’s 31st Old West Auction hammered out Hollywood history for avid collectors of Western memorabilia. The term “west of the...
The Mystique of the Americas’ First People
Cowan’s annual American Indian Art Auction sells out.
Legends, Lawmen and Outlaws
The Steve Turner Collection of African Americana brought 182 percent of the pre-sale estimate at Cowan’s Auctions.