As far and away the most
successful driver in stock car racing, Richard Petty has truly earned the
title bestowed on him by his army of grateful fans: "King Richard."
And if ever a gun deserves the title of "King," it is
surely the blue and silver Single-Action .45 revolver -- the weapon
of choice for over a century among cowboys, lawmen, outlaws, men of the
military, Western film stars and devoted firearms collectors.
What better way to salute the illustrious career of the
most famous stock car driver in history than with this rare issue of the
most famous gun in history -- the legendary Single Action Revolver.
But just as a driver like Richard Petty comes along only
once in a lifetime, the Richard Petty .45 Revolver is a not-to-be-repeated
opportunity to enhance your collection. Only 1,000 of the Silver Edition
will be produced, and once the limit is reached, it will only be available
as a resale item from private collections.
Winning Craftsmanship Honors Racing's Most Winning
Driver
The skilled gunsmiths, etchers, and engravers
commissioned by America Remembers have put the same
excellence in to this firearm as Richard Petty himself puts into
everything he does.
The quality starts with the materials themselves: blued
forged steel, hand-fitted faux ivory grips and, at Richard's specific
request, fine silver, purer than sterling silver, is used for the
decoration.
The embellishments commemorate Richard Petty and his
outstanding career. His name and legendary number, 43, are inscribed on the
left side of the barrel, while the right side is adorned with the title
bestowed on him by adoring fans: "King Richard."
Do you want to know the years of his seven Winston Cup
victories? Just check out the cylinder ridges and the frame beside the
cylinder.
You will also find the famous Petty profile in cowboy
had and sunglasses. His bold signature is incised in both grips.
But don't let all the decoration fool you into thinking
this is just a display model. This is a working Single-Action .45,
based on the famous Colt design known as the "Peacemaker." There is no
design more highly prized among knowledgeable collectors.
