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The 24th annual Old West Show & Auction gets under way at the Denver Merchandise Mart today, with displays featuring classic pieces of the Wild West — hats, boots, saddles and moccasins — lining the Mart’s expo hall this weekend. The really rare artifacts are up for auction tomorrow. Two years ago, a photo of Billy the Kid sold for more than $2 million; some of the more outstanding pieces this round include a large selection of the original Lone Ranger’s personal effects that were donated by his daughter, as well as a massive collection of designer horse bits and an original painting by Eanger Irving.
Keep reading for a look at what you’ll see at the Old West show.
See also: – Billy the Kid photo for sale in Denver – The Old West still lives in custom cowboy boot maker Mickey Mussett’s shop – Best of Denver 2007:Colorado & the West
The Old West Show runs until 6 p.m. today, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. The Denver Old West auction starts at 5 p.m. and runs until the finish. For more information, call 480-779-WEST or visit denveroldwest.com.
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