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As Pictured and Described in the book "Buffalo Bill's Wild West: An American Legend" by Wilson & Martin
His legendary show was a highly popular form of late 19th century entertainment that featured Native Americans and cowboys performing elaborate productions, which helped
to solidify the legend of the American Western Frontier that still resonates today. During its existence, the show featured performances by people who are forever synonymous with the Western frontier and include such notables as Buck Taylor “King of the Cowboys,” Annie Oakley, Frank Butler, Sitting Bull, Johnny Baker “The Cowboy Kid,” Rough Rider Billy McGinty, Pawnee Bill, Dr. William Frank Carver, Montana Frank and Calamity Jane. In the winter of 1886, the show was retooled for an impressive four act indoor performance at Madison Square Garden. Famed American novelist Mark Twain admitted, “[The show] brought vividly back the breezy wild life of the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains, and stirred me like a war-song.” In 1887, the show traveled to Europe.
In all, Buffalo Bill’s Wild West toured Europe eight times. The first four tours occurred between 1887 and 1892 and the last four from 1902 to 1906, bringing to Europe an exotic form
of American entertainment. Buffalo Bill was an international superstar. Speaking to Buffalo Bill’s worldwide fame, Mark Twain stated, “It is often said on the other side of the water that none of the exhibitions which we send to England are purely and distinctly American. If you will take the Wild West show over there you can remove that reproach.” CONDITION: Very fine. The carbine retains 70% plus original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance.
The wood is fine showing a couple deep pressure dents
and a number of minor handling marks with overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. An outstanding national treasure worthy piece from the Wild West with
exceptional provenance.
Provenance: The Robert M. Lee Collection;
The Paul Stuart Collection.
Estimate: 150,000 - 350,000
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