"West of the Pecos"
2007
Limited Edition of 35
17.5"H x 32"W x 7"D
In the Old West there were two kinds of characters; the
good ones, and the bad ones.  Due to the lack of law,
bandits, cattle rustlers, horse thieves, and hostile
Indians were free to roam as they pleased. They
terrorized many of the pioneer families that had come
west in search of something better. This is when a small
band of militia was formed; better known as the Arizona
Rangers. The Arizona Rangers consisted of tough men
willing to risk their lives in the name of Justice. In 1860
the Arizona territorial rangers were formed. Many of
these characters had been Texas rangers. These
rangers were usually under-paid and out numbered with
the odds stacked against them, but with the new Colt 45
they were able to build a heroic image and reputation of
being the only law west of the Pecos.

                  - Dustin Payne
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