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A Commemorative Rifle Honoring the Native Americans of the West
America Remembers introduces The American Indian Tribute Rifle. This
commemorative rifle from the western frontier features the Plains Indian
Warriors on their horses and gathered around the counsel fire to discuss
strategy.
Before the first explorers and settlers set foot west
of the Mississippi, the Great Plains of the American heartland were a vast,
untamed land of endless sky, a waving sea of tall grass, and thundering
herds of buffalo. This was home to more than two dozen migratory tribes
who lived between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains.
One image above all others captures the spirit of the
American frontier from this era, and that image is a Plains Indian warrior
on horseback. There are painters and photographers like Remington, Russell,
and Curtis to thank for this indelible image. As artists and storytellers,
they were fascinated by the figure of an Indian in full regalia on his war
pony. To them, the Native American represented freedom, dignity, and the
untamed wilderness of the American West.
By the latter half of the nineteenth century, the sun
began to set on the Indians' way of life and the days of the buffalo were
numbered. As westward expansion tamed the plains and the buffalo herds
diminished, artists like Charles Russell and pioneering photographer,
Edward Curtis, hurried to capture the fleeting lifestyle of these first
Americans. Today, their fascinating images of warriors in headdresses,
painted war ponies, and proud, defiant faces form a lasting tribute to the
people of the American Plains, a tribute to freedom.
America Remembers is proud to honor the Indians of the
Great Plains with this exclusive limited edition tribute.
The American Indian Tribute Rifle is a handsomely decorated recreation of the legendary Henry rifle,
honoring the rich and proud heritage of the Native Americans of the West.
The Tribute handsomely portrays images of tribal chiefs and brave warriors
of the late 19th century. The specially commissioned artwork for
this tribute captures the spirit of the brave warriors whose lives played
such a prominent role in this unique chapter of American history.
The Most Prized Rifle of the Plains
For this Tribute honoring the legacy and heritage of
the proud warriors of the Plains, we selected a rifle that was held in the
highest esteem by these warriors. That rifle was the Henry repeating
rifle. The rifle is a classic lever-action American firearm, which
revolutionized firearms history, and it played a significant role in the
lives of the Plains Indians. Coveted by Indian warriors because of its
powerful repeating capability, it was a rifle that was suitable for
horseback warriors, and was used for both warfare and hunting.
Following the Civil War, the Henry went westward with settlers, where its
firepower and impressive range made it the perfect weapon for hunting
large game. With such a repeating rifle, it was said that a good rifleman
could kill a number of buffalo in a single day. It was no wonder that the
Henry soon became a coveted prize among the warriors of the western
plains. The Henry rifle was so prized that warriors would often
personalize their rifles by decorating the stock with distinctive designs
made of brass tacks. Today, many of these elaborately decorated rifles are
on display in museums across the nation.
The American Indian
Tribute Rifle is a handsome recreation of the classic Henry rifle. It has
been crafted by the world-renowned master craftsmen of A. Uberti, who have
expertly created this classic firearm just as they have created so many of
the western classics since 1959, and have established themselves as the
premier maker of historical firearm recreations. For decades, their
craftsmen have combined modern high-grade materials with the time-honored
methods of finishing to create exquisite, working reproductions of
history's greatest firearms.
The Tribute is a fully functional,
working Henry rifle in .44-.40 caliber, decorated by craftsmen
commissioned specifically for this Tribute by America Remembers. The blued
24 1/4" half-octagonal barrel with attached tubular magazine is
beautifully complemented by the polished walnut stock and stunning artwork
featured in nickel and 24-karat gold. The commemorative rifle's wide
receiver makes an outstanding canvas on which to tell the colorful story
of the Plains Indians warriors, and their valiant struggle to maintain
their way of life during the late 1800's.
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The left side of the receiver of this
commemorative rifle features magnificent artwork capturing proud and
brave warriors on the Western frontier. In the center, you
will find a scene with six brave Indian leaders on horseback
surveying the rolling plains ahead of them. To the left is a lone
brave, perhaps on a scouting expedition. Prominently displayed on
both sides of the receiver is the symbolic image of a buffalo skull with
feathers. The American buffalo was revered by the Plains Indians,
providing them with the basic necessities of life: food, shelter and
clothing. The feathers represent the importance of the eagle in the
lives of Native Americans. Each image on this commemorative rifle is elegantly framed with
Native American motifs.
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The right side of the receiver of this
commemorative rifle features dramatic artwork honoring revered and
respected Native American leaders of the Old West era. The central
image dramatically features a meeting of Tribal leaders, who have gathered
together to discuss an event of major importance. The artwork is
captured in remarkable detail, and two of the leaders proudly hold Henry
rifles in their hands. To the right, a proud and noble chief is
shown astride his favorite horse, carrying his trusty Henry rifle
decorated with tacks. The Tribute's receiver is polished and
decorated with 24-karat gold. The artwork is featured in gold and
nickel with artwork images highlighted with a special blackened patina for
maximum detail and contrast for this commemorative rifle.
For many of us, these first Americans have come to symbolize pride,
strength, honor, and nobility. Their lives symbolize the majesty and
freedom that was, and is, America. With the edition strictly limited to
only 500, we expect it will be very popular with collectors. The revered
status of the Henry rifles, combined with the handsome artwork of the
Tribute, will certainly appeal to firearms and the Old West enthusiasts.
Your commemorative rifle will be individually numbered on the
frame from 001 to 500, confirming your place in an elite rank of
collectors, and a matching numbered Certificate of Authenticity also
accompanies your Tribute. If you are not completely satisfied with your
commemorative rifle, you may return it in original, unfired condition
within 30 days for a complete refund.
To own this Tribute is to
recapture an era where proud warriors on horseback were masters of the
endless plains and the frontier rumbled with thundering herds of buffalo.
Order now and you can celebrate the legacy and spirit of that special era
when the proud and majestic Plains Indian warriors lived freely on the
open prairies in harmony with nature. The American Indian Tribute Rifle
captures this lost era in magnificent detail, that you will treasure for
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Description
Make/Model:
Henry Rifle (Uberti)
Barrel Length: 24 1/4"
Caliber: .44-40
Edition Limit: 500
Decoration: Each Tribute rifle is decorated in 24-karat
gold and nickel artwork with blackened patinaed highlights by craftsmen
specifically commissioned by America Remembers.
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Shipping Procedures
Since the American Indian Tribute Rifle is a working
rifle, we will arrange delivery through a licensed firearms dealer
of your choice.
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