The annual meeting of the High Standard Collectors Association was held in Greeley Colorado, as part of the Colorado Gun Collectors annual display show. The High Standard Collectors had members attending from as far away as Florida, Kentucky, Montana, California, Oregon and Washington. Members in this photo are: Bill Elliott, Greg Markel, Owen Markel, Steve Schrott, Jerry Watson, "El Presidente" Brian Rebuzzini, Russ Gray, and Bob Snider. Smokey Grant is kneeling in front row.
Several of the HSCA Members did quite well with displays, winning awards and money.Bob Snider manning the High Standard Montana Table. He traded off with Russ Gray answering questions and selling products manufactured by the Montana Facility.
Jerry Watson and his collection of Victor Pistols. He was awarded a “Display of Merit” and $150 check by the Colorado Gun Collectors. The High Standard Collectors Association awarded the display “Judges Choice” which came with a large clear glass flame trophy.Greg and Owen Markel with their award winning display of Owen's Hammer Guns on the right and Greg's Olympics on the left. Their combined display was awarded by the Colorado Gun Collectors, the “Best Contemporary Pistol” display with a $750 check. The High Standard Collectors Association awarded the display the “Best in Show” which came with a large clear glass flame trophy.Display of Custom work performed by High Standard Montana.Smokey Grant and his display of Wheel Guns and Derringers. The High Standard Collectors Association awarded the display “Most Educational” which came with a large clear glass flame trophy.Jerry Watson's Display
Greg Markel's display
Steve Schrott taking a break from selling Currie's book to tutor Owen Markel about High Standards.
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