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Stark Museum in Orange currently has an exhibit of very beautiful,mostly Colts, on loan from the Museum of the American West, Autry National Center of L.A. Ca. I saw an 1851 Navy Colt that was given to Wild Bill when he was elected sheriff of Hays City Kansas. They also had a brace of pistols that were given to Custer and a couple that belonged to Annie Oakley, gold plated and gorgeous. If you are into gold inlay and eye popping engraving you will enjoy this exhibit. Stark also has a very good collection of western art. Seeing pistols used by Autry, Mix and others I remember from my childhood as Sat. morning staples was a hoot. If you go ask about borrowing a flash light so you can really see the engraving work as the gallery was a little dim for my old eyes. Stark Museum is sadly under appreciated by the nearby residents, they really have some neat stuff. I also enjoyed the antique spur collection.