The Hussar — a combination hobby shop, bookstore, museum, art gallery and souvenir store — is a salute to military history and memorabilia with miniature soldiers, historical books, painting kits and souvenirs.
“I’ve had an interest in military history since I was a kid,” says owner/operator Mike Davidson. “I thought it would be neat to have a shop for military history books and figure painting.”
The store derives its name from the cavalry of medieval Hungary and has occupied the same location for 44 years, tucked between Savoy and La Roma Pizza at 61st Street and Sheridan Road. Davidson and veterans meet in both beloved Tulsa eateries to share stories over cinnamon rolls or a slice of pizza.
Inventory includes model kits of toy soldiers or pre-painted miniatures. Not those plastic toy soldiers sold by the bagful, but individual pieces of art, priced accordingly.
Some customers have hundreds of soldiers — worth tens of thousands of dollars. The store’s selection of books covers battles from medieval times to modern day…