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It was one of the darkest moments in American
history.
Disrespectfully uprooted from their ancestral lands, the Cherokee were herded like cattle
into open stockades to await their forced westward exodus.
So moved and saddened were
those who witnessed the Cherokee's unimaginable suffering that their passage is known as
the "Trail of Tears."
After the horrific forced march westward, the surviving
Cherokee
people set to work to rebuild their lives.
With perseverance and determination,
they succeeded magnificently, and today the Cherokee are the second largest Indian tribe
in the United States.
"Morning Tears" by John Guthrie, a noted
Cherokee Artist with many national awards to his credit. His work can be
found in private collections and prestigious galleries throughout the United
States.
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Today, America Remembers and the Museum of
the Cherokee Indian, Cherokee, N.C., are honored to introduce this handsomely decorated
firearm in special remembrance of all those who endured the saddest period in Cherokee
history, and a tribute to the spirit and proud legacy of the Cherokee.
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Right side of the receiver pays tribute to two of the most revered
Cherokee leaders - Principal Chief John Ross, one of the Tribe's legendary leaders who
carried the records and laws of the Cherokee Nation to the Oklahoma reservation and Stand
Watie, who worked to establish the new homeland and later become a Civil War hero, the
only Native American General in the Confederate Army. Also featured is a map illustrating
the routes the Cherokee traveled across to Oklahoma, along with Sequoyah's translation of
the word "Cherokee." Additionally, the Cherokee word "Yunwiya,"
meaning people is featured.
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The left side of the receiver features a portrait of the statesman
Sequoyah, whose creation of the Cherokee alphabet led to the remarkable literacy rate of
his people. His portrait is flanked by two starkly contrasting scenes in Cherokee history
- an image depicting the Cherokee working in the fields they loved and a touching image of
the Cherokee moving west to Oklahoma on "the trail where they cried."
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The Tribute's lever, hammer, trigger, barrel bands, and hooded sight are
polished and decorated in 24-karat gold. Hand-polished walnut stocks beautifully frame
this handsome tribute to an exceptional people. |
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Model: Winchester Model 94
Caliber: .30-30
Barrel Length: 20 Inches
Stocks: Walnut
Edition Limit: 300
Decoration: Each Tribute rifle is decorated by craftsmen specifically
commissioned by America Remembers. |
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| Since the Cherokee Trail of Tears Tribute Rifle is a working Model 94
rifle, we will arrange delivery through a licensed firearms dealer of your choice. |
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