The Ray Howser Firearms Collection, 1931-2026
The Ray Howser Firearms Collection, 1931-2026
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Covington, KY, United States
For more than fifty years Ray Howser was the owner, heart, and soul of the legendary Pony Express Sport Shop on Ventura Boulevard in Encino. Together with his partner, ?Bob? Ellithorpe, Pony Express offered fine antique and collectible firearms, rare and historic militaria, and quality Western art. European and American collectors would make repeated trips to the mecca in Encino, assured of finding treasures in a friendly atmosphere fostered by the genial Mr. Howser. Well respected for his comprehensive knowledge of fine firearms, accessories, and ephemera, Ray quietly built an encyclopedic private collection of rare firearms and related ancillary material.
0001: A Remarkable And Historic Siege Weight English Civil War Period Blackened And Painted Burgonet
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-VERY GOOD: All original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised; bore disregarded for collectors firearms.
-GOOD: Some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned or re-blued; principal letters, numerals and design on metal legible; wood refinished, scratched bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.
-FAIR: Some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned or re-blued; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.
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Last Updated: April 2025
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