The California gold rush brought about the great western expansion of our nation. To me it is the golden age of America. It is the time of the cowboy and the six-shooter. It is the time of conquest and bad ass people. That’s why I love collecting western replicas.

Ever since I can remember I always wanted to be a cowboy. I would play cowboy and Indians (Native Americans) with my brother and cousins. During my junior high/ high school days my favorite show was Bonanza. I wanted to be part of the Cartwright Boys. My western replicas include a cowboy hat and a six-shooter complete with the gun belt.