Honoring One of Hollywood's
Most Beloved Cowboys
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were many popular actors who made their mark as Western personalities, but
no one had a longer, or more successful career as a lawman of the Old West
than James Arness. For many Western enthusiasts, James Arness is
best remembered from his role as Marshal Matt Dillon in Gunsmoke,
the longest running dramatic series in television history. Arness
stands tall among the legendary Hollywood cowboys, an imposing 6 feet 7
inches. with his imposing presence, Arness was perfectly suited to
play the role of the pioneering frontiersman or rugged lawman.
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Today,
we are proud to announce the first-ever commemorative revolver honoring
this legendary icon of the West - The James Arness Tribute
Revolver. Millions of Americans still fondly recall the golden era
of the Westerns, and James Arness remains a favorite of fans around the
world. Only 250 James Arness Tribute Revolvers have been authorized
by Mr. Arness and the Tribute is available exclusively from America
Remembers.
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The revolver is polished and decorated in 24-karat gold, and the artwork
is captured in nickel, with special
blackened patinaed highlights to accentuate the details. The barrel
reads "James Arness Tribute" framed by elegant scrollwork. |
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On the cylinder, three additional portraits of Arness are featured,
along with a lawman's badge. |
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The recoil shield features a handsome
portrait of James Arness with his familiar smile - a smile of trust and
warmth that established a special relationship with his fans. The
backstrap includes James Arness' signature, along with an image of Arness
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Each revolver now
available in this edition is produced for us by the master craftsmen of
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 firearms recreations.
For decades, their craftsmen have combined modern high-grade materials
with the time-honored methods of finishing creating exquisite, working
reproductions of history's greatest firearms.
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Handsome Display Case
Included with each Tribute is an elegant display case to protect and
exhibit this historic Tribute to a legendary figure in American history.
This edition is issued in a very limited quantity of only 250
Tributes. With a design that melds efficiency with beauty, the Single
Action Revolver is known for its smooth handling, balance and style,
characteristics that earned it a reputation as a classic Western six-shooter,
admired by lawmen and outlaws alike. Today, the Single Action revolver
remains a popular favorite with collectors and Old West shooters.
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Model: Single Action Revolver
(Uberti)
Caliber: .45 LC
Barrel Length: 5 1/2"
Edition Limit: 250
Decoration: Each Tribute revolver is decorated by craftsmen specifically
commissioned by America Remembers with artwork designed specially for this
Tribute.
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Since the James Arness Tribute is a working Single Action revolver, we
will arrange delivery through a licensed firearms dealer of your choice.
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