The Ray Howser Firearms Collection, 1931-2026

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....