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Garcia Spurs

Garcia Spurs

Posted by Jim Olson on Feb 21st 2019

People tell me all the time that they, “have a really collectible pair of ‘Garcia’ spurs!” Or, they will come into our store and ask, “Got any ‘Garcia’ spurs?” There are a lot of folks who think th … read more
Early SAA Colt

Early SAA Colt

Posted by Jim Olson on Dec 23rd 2018

Recently a Single Action Colt Army (SAA) with the very low serial number(s) 5089 came to us. My first reaction was, “WOW! could that possibly be a Custer (7th Cavalry/Little Bighorn) gun? Here is what … read more
Winchester 101

Winchester 101

Posted by Jim Olson on Oct 6th 2018

One of the iconic images when one thinks of the “Old West” is that of a lever action Winchester rifle. They were used by frontiersman, Native Americans, cowboys and just about anyone who came to the o … read more
Tips for Dating Jewelry - Bolos

Tips for Dating Jewelry - Bolos

Posted by Jim Olson on Sep 26th 2018

A man named Victor Emanuel Cedarstaff is often credited with inventing the bolo tie during the late 1940s. Many authors have stated that Victor Patented the bolo, however, records show the o … read more
Dating Jewelry - Leaf Appliqué

Dating Jewelry - Leaf Appliqué

Posted by Jim Olson on Jul 5th 2018

When you see leaf (or feather) appliqué on a piece, the general rule of thumb is to automatically think—1970s. Then you further assess the item and go up (or in rare cases) down from there, as necessa … read more