Many a Wild West tale originated in, or had a connection to, historic Cheyenne, Wyo., a railroad and cavalry town founded in the Dakota Territory in 1867 and nicknamed the Magic City of the Plains. Steeped in cowboy, outlaw and Native American lore, Cheyenne is the picturesque site of New Frontiers annual Western Collectibles and Firearms Show and Auction, where 19th-century American legends come to life through artifacts, memorabilia and firearms of estate quality. This years three-day extravaganza, with dealers presenting their wares from Friday to Sunday, Aug. 22 to 24, is highlighted by a Saturday, Aug. 23, on-site auction that also welcomes internet participation through either of two online-bidding platforms. In this years auction, New Frontier will present 383 lots, many fresh to the market, led by an extensive collection of Native American art and relics; a collection of bits and spurs; prison-made spurs, five horsehair bridles, and antique saddles, including an important Spanish silver-mounted saddle; and firearms-related advertising. An exciting selection of fine art includes several paintings, as well as Western-themed bronzes. Heading the selection of equine tack is a Deerlodge Montana State Prison-made bridle that may be the only surviving example of its type made to fit a pony. It displays a seldom-seen combination of nine colors hitched in intricate geometric patterns and adorned by 10 tassels and glass rosettes. It has its original chin strap, iron bit and split reins, and it is in near-mint condition mounted on a professionally-made display stand. One of the many treasures in the featured Native American collection is a rare, oversize Lakota double-sided figural-beaded tobacco bag. The beadwork image shows a mounted Native warrior with a full trailer warbonnet against an uncommon periwinkle blue sinew-sewn background on brain-tanned hide. The 39-inch-long bag is also extensively beaded on its neck and mouth, and is accented by a dazzling quilled panel with turquoise and orange arrow patterns and long hide fringe. More than five dozen pairs of decorative early spurs by premier makers are included in the sale. In terms of rarity, it would be hard to beat the pair of Qualey Bros single-mounted spurs with a full overlaid shield pattern, detailed rowels and characteristic double buttons. Also notable for their beautiful artistry, a pair of single-mounted GS Garcia spurs boast an eye-catching heart pattern on artistically-scalloped heelbands. They are further embellished by unusually long candy-striped shanks and feathered detail work on the rowels. A prized artwork to be auctioned is attributed to Philip R. Goodwin (1881-1935), an eminent American artist best known for wildlife, outdoors, sporting and Old American West depictions. He also illustrated Jack Londons immortal novel The Call of the Wild. Goodwins paintings are held in the collections of the C. M. Russell Museum, the American Museum of Natural History, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, and other institutions. To view the fully illustrated auction catalog or sign up to bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers or iCollector, visit www.newfrontiershow.com. All images courtesy of New Frontier Shows.